PO Box 3001 Grose Vale NSW 2753
Phone: 0491 016 642 (voice calls only)

Classes - all the info

Classes are NOT currently available
Join us for a Saturday class. Learn the skill of spinning or weaving.
We also run workshops in dyeing and felting

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Petlins rigid heddle weaving class is a "One Off" class to give you a taste. You will weave a scarf.

Your spinning class may run for a number of weeks as you progress through the aspects of learning to spin fibres. Still casual, come as you can and continue on from your last visit. No block sessions, no commitment to come for 4 Saturdays in a row.
Come for one or come for many!

The Inkle Weaving session is a "One Off". You will weave a book mark. Check Dates
The Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving Class - "The Next Step", is run on demand. Check Dates

Learn how to create that unique woven masterpiece on a rigid heddle loom

Learn how to weave on a 4-shaft table loom - classes by arrangement

Make narrow bands on an inkle loom

Take an e-spinner for a spin

Discover the basics of fibre preparation

Create unique colour blends

Drum carding - life made easy

All equipment supplied for classes
Yarn / fibres additional

Shown for information ONLY - classes not currently available for 2021
Introduction to Weaving Class - Most Saturdays 10.30 - 12.30
Introduction to Spinning Class - Most Saturdays 11.30 - 1.30
$22 for the 2 hours - includes use of loom or wheel
Introduction to Inkle Weaving - Saturday 10.30 - 12.30 (check dates)
Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom - "the Next Step" - Saturdays 10.30 - 12.30 (check dates)

For new weavers ... Let Linda show you how to ... (includes hands on and verbal instructions)

select a concept for your project

calculate yarn requirements

winding the warp onto the loom - directly with rigid heddle looms

threading the heddle and dressing the loom

weaving techniques

finishing the ends and removing the piece

finishing the item -washing, fulling etc.

For new spinners..... Let Linda show you how to.... (not all in your first class!!)

spin from sliver

select suitable fleece for spinning

initially prepare it

use a flicker and handcarders

make rolags

use a boardcarder and drumcarder

spin worsted and woollen yarns

spin silk, alpaca, mohair, angora, dog and more

make blends of fibres

spin singles, 2-ply, slub, boucle and lots more

PLEASE, only book in for a date shown as "available" on the Booking Page- thanks

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A class at Petlins may change your life or your lifestyle. Classes are casual and friendly. After a class in felting or dyeing? Bookmark the page and check back often. They will be shown on the calender page when arranged.

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Shop Address

17 Cavell Ave
RHODES NSW 2138

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Email: nhp%petlins.com
Shop: 0491 016 642
Thurs & Sat 10-4
Mob: 0491 016 642

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