1st March 2011 meeting

Natutal Fibres - a talk by Michael Harnett on the history of linen.
Bring your wheels along.

1st February 2011

Crochet and Knitted Flowers. This is a change from the printed programme which was to be Silk handmade paper; this will be later meeting. Please bring knitting & crochet needles plus oddments of yarn. Look forward to seeing you all there.

4 January meeting

Respect the Spindle (DVD) This meeting is not at the Museum but at David and Claudia bookstore - No Alibis 83 Botanic Ave., (opposite Starbucks & close to the Botanic train station) usual time 7.30pm

7 December meeting

Christmas Party & Secret Santa

This year you are to use 75 - 100gms of your own fibres to make a gift for the Secret Santa.
If you have not made something please come along anf join the party.

From Bonnets to Bloomers

2nd November 2010 meeting

A talk by Joanne Burns from the Museum on 19th Century costume.

5th October 2012

Hackling, Drum carder and Wild carding.

These pieces of equipment will be demonstrated and you will be able to have a go. Bring along some washed fleece and a small selection of tops. Remember to bring your spinning wheel as well.

7th September 2010

First meeting of the new programme. Good to be back, time to catch up with everyone's news.
Bring and Buy Sale/Swap shop, this went down well last year. New members very welcome.