2021 WORKSHOPS
Workshops are available for members and non-members throughout the year at all levels of experience.
Costs shown are for CSW members/non members.
If you are interested in a workshop not currently listed here please email csw.workshops@gmail.com.
Cancellation refund policy:
A full refund of enrolment cost is available with more than 21 days notice of
commencement date of the workshop. With a cancellation within 21 days of workshop date, CSW refunds
50% of cost.
Workshops are available for members and non-members throughout the year at all levels of experience.
Costs shown are for CSW members/non members.
If you are interested in a workshop not currently listed here please email csw.workshops@gmail.com.
Cancellation refund policy:
A full refund of enrolment cost is available with more than 21 days notice of
commencement date of the workshop. With a cancellation within 21 days of workshop date, CSW refunds
50% of cost.
For full workshop details and bookings please go through the Workshops drop down menu at the top of this page.
Twined baskets with Janet Meaney
You will be guided through the making of twined baskets using natural and other fibres.
DATE: Sunday February 21
TIME: 9.30am - 4.00pm
TUITION: $130 CSW members / $150 non members, includes materials
Bookings close: February 14
You will be guided through the making of twined baskets using natural and other fibres.
DATE: Sunday February 21
TIME: 9.30am - 4.00pm
TUITION: $130 CSW members / $150 non members, includes materials
Bookings close: February 14
Introduction to Weaving (Autumn) with Monique van Nieuwland
Learn to weave on a four shaft loom to produce sampling and personal project(s). Participants can hire a table loom from Canberra Spinners and Weavers to take home and weave independently in between sessions. DATES: 4 days: Mar 7, 14 and April 11, 18 TIME: 9.30am - 4.00pm TUITION: $410/$485 (includes yarns). Bookings close: March 1 |
Rigid Heddle weaving with Cat Evans
Using this simple loom, you will learn how to set up the loom and prepare a warp. You will explore many creative and experimental possibilities with plain weave structure. You will get guidance to develop a project using the techniques learned.
DATES: Sunday May 2 and May 16
TIME: 9:30am – 12:30pm and 1:00pm – 4:00pm
FEES: $210 - $250 (visitors) Includes yarn for the first sample warp
Bookings close: April 19
Using this simple loom, you will learn how to set up the loom and prepare a warp. You will explore many creative and experimental possibilities with plain weave structure. You will get guidance to develop a project using the techniques learned.
DATES: Sunday May 2 and May 16
TIME: 9:30am – 12:30pm and 1:00pm – 4:00pm
FEES: $210 - $250 (visitors) Includes yarn for the first sample warp
Bookings close: April 19
Introduction to Spinning (Autumn) with Leigh Casley
Participants will learn the whole process from fibre technology, tools and equipment, different types of wool, preparing, spinning and plying fibres. Participants can hire a spinning wheel from Canberra Spinners and Weavers, or use their own wheel (if it is suitable). DATES: March 8, 15, 22 and 29 TIME: 7-10pm Bookings close: March 1 Designing yarnswith Jill Pettifer
Suitable for intermediate or more experienced spinners. Participants will learn to create effect yarns, try new tricks and unusual fibres. Time will be made available for troubleshooting spun yarns. DATE: Saturday June 5 TIME: 9.30 - 2pm TUITION: $75/$90 includes some fibres/yarns supplied by CSW Bookings close: May 29 |
Tapestry Magic Carpet with Valerie Kirk
Taking inspiration from the rich world of rug and carpet weaving, participants will look at techniques and design and create a miniature carpet with looped and cut pile texture. Three, 4 hour days. DATES: Sunday August 22, 29 and September 5. TIME: 10am - 2.30pm TUITION: $215/$255 inc materials Bookings close: August 16 |
Hands on dyeing and colour mixing with Helen Rippen
One day doing sample sets, 2 colour and 3 colour mixes, and on the second day participants will work on their sample sets and then dye their own fibre and yarn.
DATES: Weekend September 4 -5
TIME: 10am - 2.30pm Inc 30 minute lunch
TUITION: $200/$225 includes $10 materials
Bookings close: August 28
Random critter basketry workshop with Ann McMahon
Use a variety of fibres and basketry techniques to create a shaped animal basket.
DATE: Sunday October 17
TUITION: $110/$130 includes materials for first session and homework project
Bookings close: October 8
Use a variety of fibres and basketry techniques to create a shaped animal basket.
DATE: Sunday October 17
TUITION: $110/$130 includes materials for first session and homework project
Bookings close: October 8
Continuing Weaving with Liz Perry
This course is suitable for weavers who have completed an Introduction to Weaving course or who have warped and dressed a table loom and woven the basic structures of plain and twill weave. We will examine weave drafts and weave samples to explore several variations of supplementary weft that can be used for cloth, borders or decorative pieces.
Students will need bring their own looms if there are none available for hire for this class. If there is a loom available with a second back beam there may be exploration of supplementary warp.
DATES: TBA
This course is suitable for weavers who have completed an Introduction to Weaving course or who have warped and dressed a table loom and woven the basic structures of plain and twill weave. We will examine weave drafts and weave samples to explore several variations of supplementary weft that can be used for cloth, borders or decorative pieces.
Students will need bring their own looms if there are none available for hire for this class. If there is a loom available with a second back beam there may be exploration of supplementary warp.
DATES: TBA