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Learn to Spin — Australian Yarn Show
Mar
7

Learn to Spin — Australian Yarn Show

Learn the basics of spinning on a drop spindle. You'll come away with your own skein of yarn and the knowledge you need to keep exploring. This is the perfect workshop for anyone looking to learn to spin or wanting to brush up on the basics.

Do you love fibre crafts, yarn and all things fluffy? Spinning might just be calling to you! With just one simple tool, the spindle, and the desire to create, you can become part of this most ancient of crafts.

In this workshop you'll learn the basics of spinning on a drop spindle, with experienced and enthusiastic spinner Francie Goudie. You'll come away with your own skein of yarn, a detailed handbook, and the knowledge you need to keep exploring. This is the perfect workshop for anyone looking to learn to spin, or wanting to brush up on the basics.

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Creative Weaving — Australian Yarn Show
Mar
6

Creative Weaving — Australian Yarn Show

Learn the fundamentals of weaving on a rigid heddle loom that is warped and ready for your weaving journey. Find your own creative voice in weaving by learning a toolkit of weaving techniques and inspiration.

Over and under, up and down, in and out. Weaving is, at its heart, a simple and highly approachable craft - the most direct route from yarn to fabric. But it’s the very simplicity of this framework that creates endless possibilities for elaboration - from dazzling levels of technical complexity, to inspired examples of free-form self-expression.

This workshop will provide you with an introduction to the fundamentals of weaving, a rigid heddle loom that is warped and ready for your weaving journey, and an experience that emphasises finding your own creative voice in weaving. You will leave with an artistic woven piece  - perhaps a small scarf or wall hanging - and a tool kit of weaving techniques and inspiration. Perfect for beginners and anyone looking to learn and explore.

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River Yarn Festival
Apr
5
to 6 Apr

River Yarn Festival

River Yarn Fibre Festival – 5 & 6 April 2025, Carcoar NSW

“The picture-perfect village of Carcoar is nestled in a small sheltered valley beside the meandering Belubula River. A true historic gem, it is the third oldest settlement west of the Blue Mountains.

We are inviting you to join us at the third annual Fibre Festival - a weekend of inspiring workshops and market stalls for knitting and yarn enthusiasts.”

Francie will be teaching three workshops at the River Yarn Festival:

Learn to Spin on a Spindle – Saturday 5 April, 10:30 am to 12:00 noon

Spinning on a Turkish Spindle – Sunday 6 April, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Colour Handling in Spinning – Sunday 6 April, 1:30 am to 3:30 pm

Perfect for beginners to take one or more workshop, growing their foundation over the weekends, or for more experience spinners to jump into learning something new!

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Australian Yarn Show
Mar
7
to 9 Mar

Australian Yarn Show

Australian Yarn Show – 7 to 9 March 2025, Canberra

“Discover a world of yarn, right here in Australia!

Jam-packed full of guest speakers, workshops, demonstrations, community events, competitions and a bustling market hall, the Australian Yarn Show has something for every fibre lover to enjoy!”

Francie is proud to be teaching:

Wonderful Weaving: Creative weaving for beginners – Friday 7 March, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Splendid Spinning: Learn to spin on a spindle – Saturday 8 March, 9:30 am to 11:30 am

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