2020 WORKSHOPS
Workshops are available for members and non-members throughout the year at all levels of experience.
Workshop bookings will open on 1 February 2020. 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.
Workshop bookings will open on 1 February 2020. 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.
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Introduction to Weaving (Autumn) with Liz Perry
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: Feb 23, Mar 15, Mar 22 and April 5 TIME: 9.30am - 4.00pm TUITION: $410/$485 (includes yarns). Bookings close: February 20 |
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Introduction to Spinning (Autumn) with Susan Weisser and 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: 4 Monday evenings, March 16, 23 and 30, and April 6 TIME: TUITION: $194/$230 plus $10 materials. Wheel hire extra if needed, must be booked at time of registration/payment. Bookings close: March 12 |
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Weaving Tapestry Brooches with Joy Smith
Use slick design to create woven tapestry brooches using various techniques, styles, colour and materials. Joy Smith is a well known tapestry artist who exhibits internationally and works on community tapestries. Website: http://joysmith.com DATES: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March TIME: 10am - 4.30pm TUITION: $215/$255 inc materials (brooch pins/warp/yarns) Bookings close: March 1 |
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A Smorgasbord of Spinning! with Jill Pettifer
Suitable for beginner or intermediate. Beginners learn to draft the fibres before moving to a treadle wheel. Intermediate participants will learn clever new tricks and try unusual fibres. Time will be made available for troubleshooting spun yarns. DATE: Sunday May 17 TIME: 10am - 2.30pm TUITION: $75/$85 includes some fibres/yarns supplied by CSW Bookings close: May 10 |
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Inkle Band weaving with Pam McDougall
Learn this simple technique which is a great way to create patterned bands and use up left over yarns. DATES: Two 3 hour sessions on Sundays: June 21, July 19 TUITION: $120/$140 includes materials for first session and homework project Bookings close: May 17 |
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Dyeing with Procion dyes with Julie Ryder
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Developing coiled baskets with Janet Meaney
You will be guided through the making of coiled and stitched baskets using natural and other fibres, large-eyed needles and linen thread. Individual needs will be catered for and you can expect to be able to complete at least one small basket. DATE: Saturday 1st August TIME: 9.30am - 4.00pm TUITION: $125 CSW members / $145 non members, includes materials |
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KNITTING and CROCHET WITH LEFT-OVER (SOCK) YARNS with Jenny Harber and Lynne Johnson
Come along to the workshop with your left over balls of wool and find out what these tutors have been inspired by in the world of knitting and crochet. Produced fabrics can be used to make garments, headgear, rugs etc. This fun and relaxed workshop will suit beginners and intermediate makers. DATES: Sundays 16th and 30th August TIMES: 10.00am-3.30pm (two sessions of 5 hours) TUITION: CSW Members $175 / Non members $210 |
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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 6th September and Sunday 20th September TIME: 9:30am – 12:30pm and 1:00pm – 4:00pm FEES: $210 - $250 (visitors) Includes yarn for the first sample warp |
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Indigo Dyeing and Shibori Techniques (Kate Marshall) This two day workshop (4hrs each) will concentrate on the indigo dyeing process and ways to resist cloth to create a fantastic array of patterns. You will learn Mokume, Itajime and Arashi Shibori, as well as alternative ways to create resist patterns. DATES: Sunday 13 and 27 September TIMES: 10.30-12.30 and 1.00-3.00 TUITION: |
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Introduction to Weaving (Spring) with Liz Perry
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: October/November 2020 TIMES: 9.30am-4.00pm TUITION: $410 (members) or $485 (non-members) Includes yarns |
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Introduction to Spinning (Spring) with Susan Weisser and 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 16, 23, 30 and April 6 TIME: Four Monday evenings starting at 7.00pm (2, 3, 3 and 3hrs) TUITION: $205 (CSW members)/$240 (non members) (includes $10 materials) |
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