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Important Notice:
Group meetings may be affected by temperatures over 35 degrees and public holidays. Additionally, Guild groups usually take a short Christmas break from mid-December to mid-January. For more information, please contact the Guild.
How to Join a Guild Group:
All Guild members, including country members and members of affiliated groups, are welcome to attend any of the listed Guild Groups. The groups meet in the Guild Hall weekly or as indicated.
Donation for Guild Hall Use:
- Guild Members: $3 per day
- Members of Affiliated Groups: $6 per day
Current guild groups
Spinning
Join Our Spinning Get-Together!
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
New to spinning? No problem! Spinning lessons are provided. Please arrive with your wheel or spindle by 9:30 AM.
Weaving
Join the Weaver Birds!
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 10:30 AM – 3pm PM
Tapestry weavers, loom weavers, inkle and braid weavers – in fact, all types of weavers are welcome. Bring your portable loom or arrange to use one of the Guild’s floor looms in advance. Contact Ali at <weaverbirds at spinweavesa.org>.
Felting
Join the Sunday Felt Group!
Day: 3rd Sunday of each month
Time: 9:30 AM start
Bring your materials, equipment, and lunch.
Join The Felt Collective!
Day: 1st Wednesday of each month
Time: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Bring your materials, equipment, and lunch.
Weavers Study Group
Join the Weavers Study Group!
A dedicated group that meets twice a year (February and August) on Guild meeting days to exchange weaving samples. Stay connected and share progress through our Facebook group.
Join Weavers Anonymous!
Day: 1st Saturday of each month (Guild meeting day)
Come and discuss all things weaving. Bring all your questions and enjoy engaging conversations with fellow weaving enthusiasts.
Spin To Knit
Join the Socks, Scarves, Shawls & Cowls Group!
Day: 2nd Saturday of each month
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
This group focuses on exploring the best methods to spin and knit various items. Currently, they are working on socks.
First saturday craft group
Day: First Saturday of the month after the General Meeting concludes.
Time: 12:30 PM – 4 PM
This group is for those who just love to craft and chat. Any craft is welcome. Bring your wheel, loom or knitting and enjoy a relaxing Saturday afternoon. No meeting in January.
WHy Wedneday (all Fibre crafts)
0All crafters—spinners, weavers, felters, braiders, knitters, and more—are welcome to join this group, which began meeting in August 2023.
Meeting Details:
- Day: EVERY Wednesday
- Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00PM
All Guild members are invited to come and work together in a supportive environment, perfect for those with daytime commitments.
Come join us and enjoy crafting in a friendly and collaborative setting!
Dyeing
Use the Guild Dye Room!
Individuals or groups can take advantage of the Guild’s dye room, equipped with four gas burners, providing an efficient way to complete all your dyeing projects.
Rates:
- Guild Members: $6 per day
- Affiliated Group Members: $12 per day (double the usual charge)
Why not use it for your next project?
Can’t find your group?
Start a New Group! Have an idea for a new group? Here’s how to get started:
- Present your idea to the Guild Committee using the new Guild Group application form.
- Promote your group through Guild News and at Guild meetings to encourage other members to join.
Let’s bring your idea to life and build a vibrant new community!
Join a guild affiliated group
Affiliate with the Handspinners and Weavers Guild of SA!
A number of spinning and weaving groups across South Australia and country Victoria are affiliated with the Handspinners and Weavers Guild of SA.
Interested in Affiliation? If your group may be interested in affiliating with the Guild, find out more about the benefits by emailing us at info@spinweavesa.org. Current membership fees for Affiliate Groups are listed on this website.
Visitors Welcome! Visitors are welcome at our meetings. Please note that meetings may be cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Many of these groups also organise activities and events for everyone to enjoy.
Meeting Dates/Times: Meeting dates and times are listed below.
Affiliate group meetings
In the greater Adelaide area
Seaford:
Seaford and District Handspinners & Weavers Group
- Day: Mondays (excluding public holidays)
- Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Christies Beach Sailing Club, Esplanade, Christies Beach
Visitors are welcome! If you are new to spinning, the group has spare wheels and will help you get started. They will also assist you with weaving.
Aldinga:
The Aldinga & Sellicks Spinners, Knitters, Weavers, and Felters
- Day: Third Tuesdays
- Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- Location: Aldinga Institute, Old Coach Road, Aldinga (during school terms)
Visitors are welcome! Tea, coffee, and biscuits are provided. They hold an Open Day in early August, titled “Fleece To Fashion.”
Elizabeth:
Elizabeth Spinners and Weavers Inc
- Day: Wednesdays
- Time: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Elizabeth Park Guide Hall, Kirk Street, Elizabeth Park (next to Church For You)
Please note: A hot weather policy is in place for most groups, and they do not meet when the temperature exceeds 37 degrees.
In regional South Australia
Millicent
Millicent Craft Group
Mount Gambier
Mt Gambier Spinners & Fibre Craft Group
Naracoorte
Naracoorte Spinners and Weavers Group
Saddleworth
Workshop at Saddleworth
- Day: Every Thursday
- Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Location: Saddleworth Caravan Park
For spinning:
- Day: 2nd and 4th Tuesday
- Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Location: Saddleworth Caravan Park
Victor Harbor
South Coast Spinners & Weavers Group
- Day: Mondays (except for public holidays)
- Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Location: Adare Uniting Church Hall, 6 The Drive, McCracken
Whyalla
Whyalla Handspinners & Weavers Guild
- Day: Wednesdays and Saturdays
- Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Day: Tuesday evenings
- Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Location: Tanderra Craft Village, Block J, Pt Augusta Rd, Whyalla
They can also be found at the Craft Market (Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM). Visitors welcome – drop in when you are next in Whyalla!
In the Adelaide Hills
Gumeracha
Gumeracha Handspinners & Weavers Guild
- Day: Tuesdays (unless the forecast is for 38 degrees or over)
- Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Salem Baptist Church, 30 Victoria Street, Gumeracha
Littlehampton
Littlehampton: Adelaide Hills Hand Spinners & Weavers Guild
- Day: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month
1st Thursday: Social get-together and general meetings
3rd Thursday: Workshops and/or guest speakers - Time: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Location: Peace Memorial Hall, Main Street, Littlehampton
An evening spinning group and a weavers group also meet during the month. The group holds an Open Day at the end of May and an annual equipment and fibre sales day in November. For up-to-date information, visit their website or Facebook page.
- Postal Address: PO Box 426, Mt Barker 5251
- Email: ahhswguild@gmail.comMt Pleasant
Mt Pleasant
Mt Pleasant Spinners & Craft Group
- Day: Wednesdays
- Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: St Johns Church Hall, Melrose Street, Mount Pleasant
Interstate
Mildura
Sunraysia Spinners and Weavers
- Day: 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month
- Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- Location: MADEC, Madden Ave, Mildura, Victoria
Visitors are very welcome! Drop in when you are next visiting Mildura!
Basketry SA: An Affiliated Group
Basketry SA is an affiliated group that meets at the Guild Hall twice a month:
- 2nd Wednesdays: From 10:30 AM
- 4th Sundays: From 10:30 AM
Regional Groups:
• Murray Bridge • Burra • Adelaide Hills • Southern Vales • Yorke Peninsula • South Coast of SA
Join us for our meetings and workshops, and connect with fellow basketry enthusiasts in your region.