This Guild is for practising Handweavers, Spinners & Dyers, and those interested in furthering the crafts. Join Us

Members Privileges

access to a statewide network of 20 active groups
a magazine every 8 weeks, Island Yarns.
invitations to low-priced, high value workshops that get skills and ideas flowing
insurance coverage
a wide variety of craft skills
the ability to meet people with similar interests & skills in social and learning environments
cost-effective loan access to a vast number of books and magazines
loan access to a variety of equipment
the ability to purchase goods at competitive prices from the Guild shop
a voice and a vote that counts at meetings
the networking skills to encourage younger crafty members into the fold so strengthening and securing the future of our Guild.

To become a member of the Guild print and mail this form, or, email the address above, or, phone the Guild any Thursday mid-morning on 03 6224 1526

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If you have news to share via this noticeboard please email the Webmaster with your contribution. Make sure to include your contact details for the purpose of clarification and verification. The State Guild headquarters will be open every Thursday 10am - 1pm and the 2nd Saturday of each month 10am - 1pm for all members to access the facilities of the Yarn store, Library and Main meeting room.

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TEXTILE JOURNEYS

See snippets of index pages here. Two corrections for you to print and paste

Page 99
Page 100

Thank you to the Kyneton Handweavers & Spinners Group who placed a bulk order of our book and commented upon its worthiness.

Newsletters

If your gathering has a newsletter get in touch with the webmaster if you want it to link here.

Affiliations

Bushy Park show each February.

Bream Creek show each March

Bridgewater High School Farm Open Day each March

The Craft Show each year

Royal Hobart Show each October

International Highland Spin-In alternate odd # years.

Diary Dates

Have you wondered what is in the Guild's book, Textile Journeys?, look here for some snippets.
Entries open for Spindle Tree competition - Australian Native Beasts & Birds, see here for more information.
May 16 - 20, Poatina Weavers Retreat. The theme is Honeycomb. Registration form in the Island Yarns Issue #225 Feb/Mar 2012. Payment and registration must be received by April 30, to Di Kearney.
June 1 - Entries close for Spindle Tree competition - Australian Native Beasts & Birds, see here for more information.
June 2 - July 2 inc, Tasmanian Guild's Bi-ennial Exhibition 2012, see here
June 15-17, Camp Clayton 2012
July 7, Burnie Open Day
July 2012 - scarves returned for International Scarf Exchange 2012
August 7, last day to confirm Bicheno.
September 2 - 15 inc, Ikat Weaving in the traditional village of Tenganan, Bali, Indonesia. Contact Vicki Taiwo
September 8 -16, 2012, International Scarf Exchange 2012 exhibition at Wangaratta Art Gallery
September 14-16, Bicheno 2012 is the 14 (afternoon arrival),15, 16 (departure after lunch) September. The cost is $255 for twin or triple share room, and $45 per night single supplement. All final numbers with names and room types to be confirmed by 7 August.

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Guild membership fees: Family $45, Full member $40, Concession member $30. Form

Membership 2011 was 391

Membership 2010 was 417

For details on any of the above look at your Island Yarns or call a committee member.

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