the Royal Show Stall

The exciting annual event

BECOME A MEMBER

The Guild has a stall at the Adelaide Royal Show, yearly in September. Member goods are taken from the Little Glory Gallery to the Old Ram’s Shed during this time. The stall is open daily throughout the Show from 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Goods for sale range from garments and accessories to fibres prepared for spinning and yarns, children’s toys, and more.

Members staff the Guild’s Stall. A roster is usually available in the Guild Hall in May at the general meeting (1st Saturday of the month.) There are two shifts for volunteers at the Show: mornings and afternoons.

Check the activities that the Guild organises for the Royal Show.

Competition classes

Guild-Sponsored Open Arts Competition

The Guild sponsors the Open Arts Competition classes in spinning, weaving, and related crafts, including textile jewellery and felt making. All interested individuals are invited to participate.

How to Participate:

  1. Complete the entry form available on the Adelaide Royal Show’s website.
  2. Deliver your exhibits to the Royal Show in late August for judging.

Exhibit Display:

  • Exhibits will be displayed in the Handicrafts Hall.
  • Winners will be announced at the Show and listed on the Show’s website.

Join us and showcase your talents in the Open Arts Competition!

Spinning Classes

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Spinning Competition Categories

1. Spinning Perfection:

  • Three skeins (50 grams each: fine, medium, and bulky)
  • Handspun from any natural fiber(s)
  • Emphasis on perfection of spinning
  • Include samples of unspun fibers used

2. Spinning/Dyeing:

  • Two skeins (50 grams each) of handspun yarn from any natural fiber(s)
  • Emphasis on dyeing ability and color
  • Use a different type of dye for each skein
  • Include samples of unspun fibers used and state the type of dye and application method

3. Spinning (Creative, Novelty):

  • One skein (50 grams) of handspun yarn
  • No restrictions on creativity
  • Include samples of unspun fibers used to construct your yarn

Prize: The Handspinners and Weavers Guild of SA Prize for the BEST OVERALL EXHIBIT in Spinning Classes: $75.

Weaving Classes

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Weaving Competition Categories

1. Weaving – Stole or Scarf:

  • Woven from any yarn, any fiber content

2. Weaving – Handspun Fibre Only:

  • Any article using handspun fiber only

3. Weaving – Any Yarn, Any Fibre:

  • Any article using any yarn, any fiber(s)

Prize: The Handspinners and Weavers Guild of SA Prize for the BEST OVERALL EXHIBIT in Weaving Classes: $75.

Garment Classes

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Garment Competition Categories

1. Knitted or Crocheted Garment:

  • Made from any natural handspun fiber
  • Single color or mixed, natural and/or dyed
  • Must show two or more techniques
  • Include a sample of the wool used

2. Garment with Multiple Techniques:

  • Made using two or more techniques (knitted, crocheted, woven, etc.)
  • Must employ at least 50% handspun yarn, natural or dyed colors
  • Include a sample of the wool used

3. Woven Garment:

  • Made from any commercial and/or handspun natural fiber(s)
  • Natural or dyed colors
  • Include a sample of the wool used

4. Scarf or Wrap – Knitted or Crocheted:

  • Made from natural handspun fiber
  • Single or mixed colors, natural and/or dyed
  • Include a sample of the handspun wool used

Prize: The Handspinners and Weavers Guild of SA Prize for the BEST OVERALL EXHIBIT in Garment Classes: $75.

Other Articles

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Miscellaneous Competition Categories

1. Small Article:

  • Toy, tie, belt, hat, gloves, bookmark, etc.
  • Any technique using natural fiber(s), handspun or commercial yarns
  • Natural or dyed colors
  • Include a sample of any handspun wool used

2. Bag:

  • Constructed using any technique and any natural fiber(s)
  • Commercial yarn may be included where appropriate
  • Natural or dyed colors

3. Floor Rug:

  • Any technique
  • Unspun fiber, handspun and/or commercial yarns may be used where appropriate
  • Natural or dyed colors
  • Include a sample of any handspun wool used

4. Woven Tapestry or Wall Piece:

  • Framed or unframed
  • Unspun fiber, handspun, commercial yarn, and/or mixed media may be used where appropriate
  • Natural or dyed colors
  • Include a sample of any handspun wool used

5. Knee Rug or Blanket:

  • Any technique using handspun fiber(s)
  • Natural or dyed colors
  • Include a sample of any handspun wool used

6. Homeware/Home Accessory:

  • Examples include towel, placemat, cushion, table runner, tea cosy, curtain, apron
  • Any technique using commercial and/or handspun natural fiber(s)
  • Natural or dyed colors
  • Include a sample of any handspun wool used

7. Sculptural Form:

  • Examples include hat, bowl, tea cosy, toy, abstract/conceptual piece
  • Any technique using natural fiber(s), handspun or commercial yarns
  • Natural or dyed colors

Prize: The Handspinners and Weavers Guild of SA Prize for the BEST OVERALL EXHIBIT in Classes Not Included Elsewhere: $75.

Textile Jewellery

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Textile Jewellery Competition Categories

1. Textile Jewellery – Braiding:

  • Using any fiber where braiding is the central technique
  • Include a sample of the wool used

2. Textile Jewellery – Knitting/Crochet:

  • Using any material where knitting and/or crochet is the central technique
  • Include a sample of the wool used

3. Textile Jewellery – Any Other Article:

  • Using any material and technique other than braiding, knitting, or crochet as the central technique
  • Include a sample of the wool used

Prize: The Handspinners and Weavers Guild of SA Prize for the BEST OVERALL EXHIBIT in the Textile Jewellery Classes: $75.

Hand Felting

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Hand Felting Competition Categories

1. Hat:

  • Felted using any natural fibers, dyed or undyed

2. Bag:

  • Dry felted using any natural fibers, dyed or undyed

3. Garment:

  • Felted using any natural fibers, dyed or undyed

4. Garment – Nuno Felted:

  • Incorporating fabric, using any natural fibers, dyed or undyed

5. Artwork (2D):

  • Wet or dry felted

6. Sculptural Form (3D):

  • Wet or dry felted, e.g., toys, bowls, vases

7. Any Other Article – Wet Felted:

  • Not included elsewhere

8. Any Other Article – Dry Felted:

  • Not included elsewhere

Prize: The Handspinners and Weavers Guild of SA Prize for the BEST OVERALL EXHIBIT in Hand Felting Classes: $75.

Demonstrations

Guild members showcase their skills in spinning and weaving at the Guild’s stall during the Royal Show. Here are some images of previous demonstrations:

Experience the art of spinning and weaving firsthand at our next event!