Box Hill Handspinners & Weavers

The Box Hill Handspinners and Weavers is a non-profit making group of more than fifty women and men, who are subsidised by the Council of the City of Whitehorse. Members meet weekly in the Community Arts Centre to share their knowledge in spinning, weaving and allied crafts. Members and newcomers are encouraged to develop their skills through discussions, demonstrations and workshops. This group meets at the Arts Centre on Wednesdays, Wednesday evenings and Thursdays. They have a good library and equipment for loan. Over the years, the group has had successful entries in the Woolcraft Show in both group and individual categories.

They hold workshops in subjects such as dyeing, felting, colour and wool embroidery. From time to time, there are group projects such as woven friendship quilts. Through the year, the group does demonstrations for various community organisations and at Christmas it selects a charity to support. The Box Hill HandSpinners and Weavers put on an annual exhibition at the Arts Centre. Local residents may have seen their exhibition in 2003 when they were joined by other craft groups from the Arts Centre.

The Community Arts Centre is at 470 Station Street, Box Hill, Victoria, 3128. Persons interested in learning more about the work of the HandSpinners and Weavers or who wish to become members, are invited to contact Wal Riddell (03) 9878-0091.

Photo Gallery containing some photos of our members at work! Please click on the following link to view them. Box Hill HandSpinners & Weavers - Photo Gallery