Canberra Spinners and Weavers brings together people interested in spinning, weaving and related activities.
Our group encourages the art and craft of spinning and weaving in the A.C.T. and surrounding region.
Our group encourages the art and craft of spinning and weaving in the A.C.T. and surrounding region.
Next members' meeting: Saturday, 20 October 2018, at 2pm
Master Weavers in Florence, Venice and Kyoto
Carol Guida will give a talk and slide show on her visits to master weavers studios:
1) Antico Setificio Fiorentino, the master weavers of Florence
2) The workshop of Luigi Bevilacqua, master weavers of velvet in Venice Setificiao
3) The Kawashima Textile School in Kyoto
4) The cooperative Association for Kyo-Kanoko Shibori in Kyoto
When: Saturday October 20, at 2:00 p.m.,
Visitors $5.00 - CSW Members $3.00 (includes light afternoon tea)
Come and join us for an update on members' works, a chat and a cuppa.
Master Weavers in Florence, Venice and Kyoto
Carol Guida will give a talk and slide show on her visits to master weavers studios:
1) Antico Setificio Fiorentino, the master weavers of Florence
2) The workshop of Luigi Bevilacqua, master weavers of velvet in Venice Setificiao
3) The Kawashima Textile School in Kyoto
4) The cooperative Association for Kyo-Kanoko Shibori in Kyoto
When: Saturday October 20, at 2:00 p.m.,
Visitors $5.00 - CSW Members $3.00 (includes light afternoon tea)
Come and join us for an update on members' works, a chat and a cuppa.
Hands on weaving: Saturday 20 October 2018, 10am - 1pm
Expect a warm welcome, brave the cold and join us at Textile Works this Saturday 18 August!
We open at 10am but you are welcome to come a bit later, stay for lunch and join the members meeting starting at 2pm.
Expect a warm welcome, brave the cold and join us at Textile Works this Saturday 18 August!
We open at 10am but you are welcome to come a bit later, stay for lunch and join the members meeting starting at 2pm.
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Upcoming members opportunities
Many Hands Make New Work Exhibition 17 November 11am to 4pm - Canberra Design festival - Watch this space and put the date in your agenda. Really fantastic pieces have been created over the past few months! All works in this exhibition will be donated by the makers, and put up for sale in an auction on the day, to raise money towards improvements at Textile Works. We envisage a silent auction during the day, followed by lively bidding with nibbles and drinks from 4pm. More details in next newsletter. The next meeting for people involved in this project is on Sat 6 October 10.30am when we discuss our work and decide on final details of the running of the day. Works need to be finished by 4 November. See here for more info https://designcanberrafestival.com.au/event/many-hands-make-new-work/ Selling Members Work 17 November 11am to 4pm - Canberra Design festival - Members can sell their work on this day, by hiring a table @ $40 (max 2 people). No commission charged. Express interest by emailing: canberraspinners1@bigpond.com Shop online We are slowly stocking our online store which will make it even easier to browse and purchase those luscious yarns and fibres that are currently stocked at Chifley. PLACE MAKERS
Craft ACT Design Canberra Exhibition From 6 September to 20 October, PLACE MAKERS is Craft ACT's annual members exhibition, with several CSW members participating. For images see https://www.flickr.com/photos/148340214@N06/sets/72157698937640951 and more information on the website www.craftact.org.au Visit us
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