...for classes in Spinning, Weaving, Dyeing, Felting and more
Classes are held at 17 Cavell Ave Rhodes SYDNEY  (near Ryde)...ph 9736 1501
Shop Open: Thursday & Saturday 10-4

Spinning Classes - Trialling New Times

Spinning classes are held regularly on most Saturdays .....

11.15am to 1.15pm (Beginners with 6 classes or less)

1.30pm to 3.30pm (for Intermediate and Advanced)

Let Linda show you how to....
  • select suitable fleece for spinning
  • initially prepare it
  • use a flicker, comb and handcarders
  • make rolags
  • use a boardcarder and drumcarder
  • spin worsted and woollen yarns
  • spin silk, alpaca, mohair, angora, dog and more
  • make blends of fibres
  • spin singles, 2-ply, slub, boucle and lots more
and if you don't have a wheel, Linda will give you pointers in what to look for in your search for one, either new or pre-loved. You are more than welcome to use one of ours whilst attending classes. Classes are 'casual', with no block sessions so you can come any Saturday that you can make it and pick up from where you were last time!

Costs.... $15 for the 2 hours

...and sometimes, for a change, the group decides to do something different...like a dyeing or a felting day.
Class dates....
Spinning


February 11 - Yes ...


Phone Linda (H)4572 1040 or 0424 225 432, only if you have any questions prior to sessions
Weaving Classes - Trialling New Times

Let Linda or Peter show you the basics of weaving on a rigid heddle loom or knitters loom. Held on a Saturday morning, from 9.00am to 11.00am. A little more complex than spinning and some of the work can be completed without assistance once you are shown the process of each operation. 

It is essential Linda knows you are coming, as the shop will otherwise open at 10.00am!  (0424 22 5432)

Costs.... $15 per hour of hands on instruction, includes a rigid heddle or a knitters loom supplied for the 2 hours.

Steps include....

  • select a concept for your project
  • calculate yarn requirements
  • bring 200gms of your own 8ply woollen yarn - or purchase instore
  • winding the warp onto the loom - directly with rigid heddle looms
  • threading the heddle and dressing the loom
  • weaving techniques
  • finishing the ends and removing the piece
  • finishing the item -washing, fulling etc.
                             Class dates....      
 Weaving
February 11 - Yes, classes, IF arranged!

It is essential Linda knows you are coming, as the shop will otherwise open at 10.00am!  (0424 22 5432)

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