IF the idea of turning fleece into practical items like jumpers, socks or maybe into a work of art appeals to you, you’d better get along to this year’s Trading and Open Day where you can learn the traditional spinning skills to make your own woollen goods.
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The Newcastle Spinners and Weavers Guild Trading and Open Day will be held at the Uniting Church Hall in Narla Street, Belmont, on Saturday, April 9 from 9.30am to 1.30pm.
The day features 12 traders selling a range of products related to spinning and weaving – including fleece, carded tops, hand-dyed and spun yarns, dyes, books, and supplies for knitting, felting and associated crafts.
There will also be displays of spinning, weaving, dyeing with natural dyes and a display featuring the skills of some of the Guild’s expert members.
The drop spindle and traditional spinning wheels, will also be demonstrated.
For more information: newcastlespinnersandandweavers.org.au or call Helen on 0423 630180.
