Handweavers and Spinners Guild of Victoria

Handweavers and Spinners Guild of Victoria Our aim is to keep alive the ancient crafts of spinning, weaving, dyeing and allied crafts All Ashford equipment can also be bought through the craft outlet.

The Guild seeks to help and encourage their members to increase their knowledge, understanding and skills in these crafts through discussion, demonstration, exhibition, teaching and the provision of resource materials. Our premises at 655 Nicholson St, Carlton North are open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 3pm. You can contact the guild on +61 3 9387 9222 or by email at [email protected]

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have a wonderful gallery filled with items hand-crafted by guild members. Our craft outlet stocks a very broad range of supplies, including fleeces, fibres, books, dyes and equipment. Our library of over 2000 items is an incredible resource for the use of members. The exhibition space is available to groups and individuals interested in showcasing their skills. Membership of the guild gives many benefits, including our monthly newsletter, Treadles, access to borrowing from the library, discounts on classes, workshops and courses, access to the gallery for sale of articles and skeins and the opportunity to interact with like-minded inspirational people. If you would like to join the guild, just ring or visit during opening hours, or go to the website for an application form

The guild also runs a range of classes, workshops and courses at our premises. Full details can be found at our website at Handweavers & Spinners Guild of Victoria

A number of groups also use our guild rooms on regular days, where all are welcome: For more information about these, look under "groups" on our website.

We’re trying something new at the Guild! We’ve had a very popular natural dyeing group for many years at the Guild, and ...
11/09/2026

We’re trying something new at the Guild! We’ve had a very popular natural dyeing group for many years at the Guild, and now you can learn the basics in one action-packed, hands-on weekend! Tips and tricks for mordanting, how to prepare your textiles for dyeing (and what happens if you don’t). How to navigate which dyes to buy and where from. Hints on foraging for dyes from your local environment and pointers towards how to approach dyeing with what you find (hint, flowers and bark need very different approaches!).

To ensure everyone in the class has the same experience, we’re using a standard wool (locally grown and processed non-superwash merino), so there will be a little homework, which is for you to wind some miniskeins prior to class (great practice if you decide to come to our dye group at some time in the future). The wool can be picked up from the guild or mailed to you, and all instructions will be sent to you with the wool.

Come and join us for 2 days exploring the fascinating world of natural dyeing! Jump on that booking soon so we can get your wool to you with plenty of time!!

BOOK NOW at https://handweaversandspinnersguildofvictoria.weteachme.com. Link in bio

Our handspun yarn has been in demand lately at the Guild's Craft Store and there is plenty of lush yarn to go round. The...
11/09/2026

Our handspun yarn has been in demand lately at the Guild's Craft Store and there is plenty of lush yarn to go round. The pictured skeins are the latest skeins by member Margaret Murphy and a stunning example of what you can find in the store. Drop by Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday between 10 am and 3 pm to explore our wall of colour!

HWSGV Guild Rooms
655 Nicholson Street, Carlton North

Our first class up for the Spring Fling is a fab refresher for weavers of all levels. Amanda Ho will be hosting A Refres...
10/09/2026

Our first class up for the Spring Fling is a fab refresher for weavers of all levels. Amanda Ho will be hosting A Refresher for Dressing Your Loom on the 2nd October.

This 4.5hr masterclass will take you through various techniques (and variations) such as:
• How to wind a warp on a vertical and horizontal warping mill
• How to dress the floor/table loom on your own
• How to dress the loom without a raddle
• How to dress the loom with more than one warp

BOOK NOW at https://handweaversandspinnersguildofvictoria.weteachme.com (Link in Bio)

WOOHOOOO! Our Thursday Knit and Craft Nights are happening weekly starting this week. Come along, bring your knitting, a...
09/09/2026

WOOHOOOO! Our Thursday Knit and Craft Nights are happening weekly starting this week. Come along, bring your knitting, and have a good yarn!

Thursdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
HWSGV Guild Rooms
655 Nicholson Street, Carlton North

This event is open to everyone!

UPDATED TIME! A brief reminder to Guild Members that next week is our Annual General Meeting. It will be held in person ...
08/09/2026

UPDATED TIME!

A brief reminder to Guild Members that next week is our Annual General Meeting. It will be held in person at the guild rooms in Carlton; however, you may also join us via Zoom if you can not make it in person. Zoom details are located on the first page of September 2026 Treadles.

AGM - Saturday 19th September, 10:0am.

Here we have some lovely examples of lace weaves on the loom from member Jeanette to drool over! It's such a beautiful t...
07/09/2026

Here we have some lovely examples of lace weaves on the loom from member Jeanette to drool over! It's such a beautiful tactile area of weaving to explore.

There is approximately one month left to enter the 2026 Ends 'n' Picks Exhibition and Awards. This year the focus is on lace weaves in cellulose fibres—such as cotton, linen, bamboo, and tencel. With silk also being acceptable. Further information, suggested weave types and entrance requirements, etc at the link below.

Entries Open - NOW
Entried Close - 10th October
Exhibition Dates - 27th October to 28th November @ the guild rooms.

Follow the link for Entry Forms and More Information - https://www.hwsgv.org.au/general-1 (Link in Bio)

Currently in the HWSGV are two very useful (and beautifully handmade) little tools. These are the Weaving Separator and ...
04/09/2026

Currently in the HWSGV are two very useful (and beautifully handmade) little tools. These are the Weaving Separator and Lease Stick Holder, both locally made from reclaimed timber.

The Warp Separator is great for when you have a crossed warp thread, a broken warp etc, it separates the thread so you can work on the problem thread without the rest of your warp being underhand. $20.00

The Lease Stick holder, shown on a pair of lease sticks here, keeps the lease sticks straight when you are winding the warp on. $25.00

Both can be purchased from the HWSGV Craft Supply at 655 Nicholson Street, Carlton North. We are open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10 am to 3 pm.

There are places left for this fun colour-based spinning class.Combination spinning is a great next step for spinners lo...
03/09/2026

There are places left for this fun colour-based spinning class.

Combination spinning is a great next step for spinners looking to explore different ways to spin indie-dyed tops and braids to achieve beautiful yarns to work with.

The class takes place on Saturday 26th September from 10am - 2:30pm at the Guild Rooms - 655 Nicholson Street, Carlton North

Book now at https://handweaversandspinnersguildofvictoria.weteachme.com. Link in bio

The Handweavers and Spinners Guild Victoria is preparing for its weekend craft retreat at ElKanah, Marysville, 2027. Det...
02/09/2026

The Handweavers and Spinners Guild Victoria is preparing for its weekend craft retreat at ElKanah, Marysville, 2027. Details are still to come, but save the dates if you're after a wondrous weekend of truly fine company, good food, and all the crafting you can handle.

It's the first week of the month, which means it's time for our 1st Thursday Gathering!Bring along your current project ...
01/09/2026

It's the first week of the month, which means it's time for our 1st Thursday Gathering!

Bring along your current project or something new to start, and come sit with us to have a yarn in a warm, supportive environment.

HWSGV Guild Rooms 10:30am - 2pm Thursday 3rd September.
655 Nicholson Street, Carlton North

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655 Nicholson Street
Carlton North, VIC
3054

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+61393879222

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