Guild Classes 2024
The Guild runs weaving, spinning, tapestry weaving, felting and knitting classes at the Guild rooms in Mt Eden throughout the year. These classes are all suitable for beginners and are taught in small groups by lovely, kind experienced teachers, so come along and learn new skills and techniques that will spark your creativity.
Schedule
Weaving on a rigid heddle loom
weekday class - one space available
Date: Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 November
Time: 9am -1pm
Tutor: Anne Stubbings
Four-Shaft Weaving - class full
Date: Saturday 30 November & Sunday 1 December (2 Days)
Time: 10am-3pm
Tutor: Lenie Besseling
Weaving on a rigid heddle loom with Anne
Week day classes - one space available
Weaving a scarf on a rigid heddle loom with Anne (2 days, maximum 4 participants).
An introduction to weaving on the Rigid Heddle loom. This class is suitable for beginners.
Tutor: Anne Stubbings
Anne has over twenty years’ experience crafting and teaching. She is a keen weaver, spinner, dyer, knitter and embroiderer.
Dates: Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 November
Time: 9am-1pm
Cost: $250 for non-Guild members or $210 for Guild members
Venue: Guild rooms, Nicholson Park, Mt Eden (behind Nicholson Park tennis courts). More details will be sent to you when you register.
Information:
Anne will help you to set up a rigid heddle loom and take you through the steps involved in weaving a two-coloured scarf. You will also learn finishing techniques to enhance your fabric and create a scarf that is unique to you.
A kit will be supplied with pure New Zealand wool yarn for your warp and your weft. Before the class, Anne will contact you to ask about your colour preferences.
Looms and weaving accessories will be provided for you to use in the class.
What you need to bring:
Snacks. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Pen, notepad and smartphone to make notes or video.
November / December
Weaving classes
Weaving a patterned scarf on a four-shaft loom with Lenie (2 days, maximum 6 participants). Class full
An introduction to weaving a patterned scarf on a four-shaft loom. This class is suitable for beginners.
Tutor: Lenie Besseling
Lenie started weaving in the Netherlands and has been weaving, spinning and dyeing yarn ever since. Her preference is to weave with finer, natural yarns to create items that can be worn, such as scarves, tops, jackets and hats. Lenie loves the whole process and action of weaving: the colours, techniques and the patterns you can achieve.
Dates: Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December
Time: 10am-3pm
Cost: $300 for non-Guild members or $250 for Guild members
Venue: Guild rooms, Nicholson Park, Mt Eden (behind Nicholson Park tennis courts). More details will be sent to you when you register.
Information:
The class will run over two days. On the first day you will learn how to calculate the yarn needed for the size of the warp; wind the warp and set it up on the loom. Lenie will also talk about the patterns you can use on four-shaft looms. On the second day you will weave your scarf, learn how to finish it off and remove it from the loom.
Equipment required:
Participants who have their own loom, please bring:
A four-shaft loom
A warping board
A reed hook
A heddle threader
Warp sticks or corrugated cardboard
Participants who do not have a loom:
Guild looms will be provided for you. Please advise us in your enrolment form or by email handweavers@xtra.co.nz if you wish to use a Guild loom for this class.
All other equipment will be provided
What you need to bring:
200g 4ply (or thicker) yarn, in at least two colours. Woolfest in Kumeu on 25th May will be a good place to look.
Measuring tape, scissors.
Pen, notepad and smartphone to make notes or video.
Your lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Equipment
We have some equipment you are welcome to use for classes, if you don’t have your own. For spinning and four-shaft weaving classes, please let us know if you need to borrow a wheel or loom.
If you are bringing your own equipment, please make sure it is in good working order.
Cancellation
If a class is cancelled, your fee will be refunded in full.
If you cancel within 14 days of the course start date, your fee will be refunded in full.
If you cancel within 7 days of the course start date, 50% of your course fee will be refunded.
Venue and parking
All classes are held at the Guild rooms in the Textile Arts Centre, Nicholson Park, Mt Eden. The rooms are located behind the Nicholson Park tennis courts and can be accessed via 25 Poronui St or the Disraeli St entrance to Auckland Normal Intermediate School (Gate 2). Parking is only available during weekends and evenings in the Auckland Normal Intermediate School carpark off Disraeli St or on the street during school hours. Parking is also available in Poronui St., but time limits apply.
Health and Safety
We encourage people attending events at the Guild rooms to take responsibility for the safety of themselves and others while at the Guild rooms and to stay home if you feel unwell.
How to register for our classes
Please use the online enrolment form below to register two weeks before the class date.
Payment will secure your place in the class, so please pay online as soon as possible.
How to pay
Please pay by direct debit to the Handweavers & Spinners Guild
Account number: 12-3011-0808690-000
Quote your surname and course title in the reference fields.
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