Handweavers', Spinners' and Dyers' Guild of Western Australia, Inc.

Fibreswest 2011

Shirley Treasure — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:17:32 +0000

Interpreting Photoshop images through woven tapestry
Photoshop is just another design tool but it can be tricky to get sophisticated and visually successful results; then there is the problem of
‘how do I weave it?’
If you have ever used or considered using Photoshop for designing tapestries, you will find the skills taught in this workshop a powerful aid.
This workshop is for intermediate and experienced weavers and concentrates on techniques to successfully interpret Photoshop designs
into woven tapestry. Participants will be able to weave from their own or a supplied design. The workshop will also include demonstration and discussion of Photoshop design processes.
(Materials fee about $10 per person.)
Cathy Hoffmann lives in Warrnambool, Victoria, has been a tapestry weaver for more than 20 years and in that time her work has been exhibited internationally and nationally.
She is Coordinator and teaches extensively in the Diploma of Tapestry offered by distance learning through South West Institute of TAFE. She has also taught Photoshop for 15 years and applies its photo manipulation capabilities to developing designs for her tapestries
Contact Iris Whitelock, iris@crossburn.com.au for more information

Our newsletter

Shirley Treasure — Fri, 27 May 2011 03:04:32 +0000

The June Yarnspinner has been posted! Check out the ‘Yarnspinner’ page for past issues.

Stashbusting

Shirley Treasure — Wed, 18 May 2011 11:09:09 +0000

Things are beginning to hot up at the Guild!! First we have the Spin-In which should be a great experience, especially for those who have never been able to attend one previously.

Then there is the Skein and Swatch competition (rules on page 13 of the Yarnspinner) for which we hope to get lots of entries, especially from those fabulous spin/knitters! The swatches can be knitted, crocheted or woven—so come on girls, give it a go.

After that we are focussed on the Project of the Year, – this year the theme is “Stashbusters” – an opportunity for you go use up all those treasures hiding in your cupboards. There are categories for Spinning, Weaving (on or off loom), Felting, Dyeing and even the opportunity for a Group Entry, – so get weaving (or whatever) and get organised. More details will be in the August edition of the YarnSpinner.

Our New Application Brochure

Shirley Treasure — Tue, 17 May 2011 11:23:33 +0000

New Application Brochure

Saturday 11th September 2010

Shirley Treasure — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:27:30 +0000

Project of the Year—Ancestry

Entries to be in by 10:00 am

Bring items from family history, – photos, items of craft work such as Doyleys, Tablecloths—all suitably written up with country of origin etc.

Please bring a plate to share for lunch.

Tea and coffee provided as well as Soup at $2 per mug.

Library and Yarn Area will be open from 10.00am

Saturday 25th September 2010

Come to the hall and spin in good company. Bring your current project and your finished one to show. Also bring any new items, books or interesting snippets to share and discuss.

Beginners always welcome. Tea and coffee are provided, but bring your lunch.

Library and Yarn area open from 10.00am

PROJECT OF THE YEAR – Ancestry

Shirley Treasure — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:52:45 +0000

Competition Categories

SPINNING Any article from handspun yarn

a) 5 ply or under—equivalent to 14 + wraps per inch

b) over 5 ply—equivalent to less than 14 wpi

WEAVING a) loom weaving

b) off-loom weaving

FELTING

DYEING Natural or chemical dyes permitted. The entry may be a skein of commercial or handspun wool and will be judged on the quality of dyeing only.

GROUP ENTRY

Entry is open to Financial members of the Guild and members of financial affiliated groups.

There is no limit to the number of entries

Items may be entered in more than one category—e.g. Part of a group entry may also be an individual entry in one or both spinning or dyeing categories

Trophies are awarded as follows:-

SPINNING Cecile Dorwood Trophy

WEAVING Lyn Waring Trophy

FELTING Barbara Frew Trophy

GROUP ENTRY Turner Cottage Trophy (donated by Frank & Isobel McKay

PRESIDENT’S CHOICE Clock (donated by Joy Skinner)

POPULAR VOTE Anne Rain Trophy (New)

If anyone is still in possession of a trophy from last year, would you please return it so that it can be awarded to the next recipient

Project of the Year 09

Shirley Treasure — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:32:14 +0000

Wow! I’m back and judging ‘project of the year’. The theme was ‘Containers’. The work was amazing and I was blown away with the use of materials (all natural fibers) and the conciept of the container taken above & beyond my expectations.
The winners were:

OFF LOOM WEAVING & POPULAR CHOICE:Brenda Roy

SPINNING: Margaret PC

LOOM WEAVING & PRESIDENTS CHOICE: Sylvia

PATRON AWARD: Mrs. Ruth Reid chose Judith’s Felt hat and is wearing it in the photo.

Our beautiful & wonderful Patron of the Guild Mrs. Ruth Reid.

Sue Greig’s wonderful glasses case.

Group entry containers for heads… Hand spun with Husky dog, syomoyd dog, possum hair, alpaca, angora rabbit & more…..

The Scarf Exchange 2008

Shirley Treasure — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:26:42 +0000

Sadly I was unable to attend this years Scarf Exchange Exhibition due to a broken ankle.

Jo-Ann tooks some shots of the beautiful works on show and they are best viewed as a slideshow. Thanks Jo-Ann.

Sharing table page has been updated

Shirley Treasure — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:56:14 +0000

For all the latest and amazing work by the WA guild please visit the “Sharing Table” page.

Many thanks to Giuliana Bond for her wonderful updates.

Project of the Year

Shirley Treasure — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:13:29 +0000

On Saturday September 13th at Craft House, Spinners, knitters, weavers & felters all have the opportunity to enter their work with the theme of ‘The Kitchen’. You may enter work not related to the theme but it will not be judged but it will be displayed on the Show & Tell table.

A summary of the categories are as follows:

Spinning: Any article made from handspun yarn. 5ply & under. Over 5ply.

Weaving: Off loom weaving. Loom weaving.

Felting.

Group Entry.

Knitting. Article to be knitted with commercially spun animal or plant fibre yarn (not man made)

President’s award: A entry chosen by the President receives a certificate and trophy.

Popular vote: Members are to cast a vote for their selection.