QSWFA

QSWFA

Queensland Spinners Weavers & Fibre Artists

  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Instagram
    • Gallery
    • Facilities
      • Fibrecraft House
      • The Library
      • The Emporium
      • Equipment Hire
    • Our History
    • QSWFA celebrates 50 years
      • Gala Dinner
      • High Tea
      • Scarf Exchange Exhibition
  • Our Groups
    • Austalian Spinning Groups – contact information and camps.
    • Basketmaking
    • Dyeing
    • Felting
    • General Crafts
    • Knitting/Crochet
    • Paper Arts
    • Spinning
    • Weaving
  • What’s on?
    • Open Day
    • Fibre Arts Gallery Shop
    • Fibre Art Retreat
    • Ekka
      • Ekka videos
    • Stash Bash
  • Workshops
  • Become a Member
  • Members
    • Renew my membership
    • Become a Member
    • Name Badge
    • Forms
    • Volunteer Information
    • Clippings
    • Calendar
  • Contact
    • Facebook Page
    • Facebook Posts

Gallery

2018_03_Owls (3)
2017 Friends 05 weaving
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Pamphlet Books
Pamphlet Books
2017_10_1_Owls (8)
Giraffe patterned - Illusion/shadow knitting
Giraffe patterned – Illusion/shadow knitting
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2018_01_Owls (9)
2017 Sunset
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2016 Indian cross knit workshop 1
2016 Bushwalk 1
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2017_10_Owls (1)
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2016 Stalls
Book and Paper Group
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Coils
Coils
Origami Books
Origami Books
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2017 Stall 09 Gum Blossom
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2017_09_Owls (10)
2017 Friends 02 knitting
Tied and Bound Books
Tied and Bound Books
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2016 Warm in Sunshine
2017_07_Owls (4)
2017_10_1_Owls (4)
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2016 wool dyeing workshop 4
2017_11_Owls (2)
Folded Double Concertina Books
Folded Double Concertina Books
2017 Felting workshop 02
Guest Speaker Basket 01
Open Day Image
Book and Paper Group
2016 Group Chat
2017_08_Owls (1)
2016 Indian cross knit workshop 2
Folded Covers
Folded Covers
2017_10_1_Owls (7)
2017_09_Owls (4)
2017_08_Owls (3)
2017 Needlefelting Workshop 1
Thick and thin yarn knitted up
Thick and thin yarn knitted up
Guest Speaker Basket 02
2016 wool dyeing workshop 3
Carolyn (3)
2017 Friends 01 spinning
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Concertina Books
Concertina Books
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2018_01_Owls (4)
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2016 Spinning
Icarus shawl
Icarus shawl
2017 Cotton Dyeing Workshop 3
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Book and Paper Group
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2016 Bushwalk 2
2017 Carding workshop 2
2017 Friends 10 felting
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2017_09_Owls (9)
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Guest Speaker Basket 03
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2017_11_Owls (3)
Coil yarn knitted up
Coil yarn knitted up
2017_11_Owls (6)
2017 Friends 03 knit spin
2016 wool dyeing workshop 1
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Book and Paper Group
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Buttonhole Books
Buttonhole Books
2016 Bushwalk 3
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2017 Stall 08 Gum Blossom
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2016 Hall at night
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2017 Cotton Dyeing Workshop 2
Single Sheet Books
Single Sheet Books
2017 Cotton Dyeing Workshop 6
2016 wool dyeing workshop 2
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2016 Busy crafters
2018_03_Owls (5)
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Book and Paper Group
2017 Friends 07 felting
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2017_09_Owls (12)
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2017_08_Owls (2)
Slotted Books
Slotted Books
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2017 Needlefelting Workshop 3
2017 Felting workshop 01
  • Weavers
    Wednesday, October 7
    10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Ekka Spinners
    Wednesday, October 7
    3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

    We spin skeins for our EKKA Stand using donated fleece and natural fibres to benefit the RFDS. We try out different equipment, share skills, and learn from tutorial videos. We challenge ourselves to become better spinners. If you are new to spinning, please join us on the last Wednesday of each month for mentoring.


  • Night Owls Wednesday, October 7 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

    Enjoy working on your own project of textile craft be it spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, sewing. Beginners are welcome.


  • Felters
    Thursday, October 8
    10:00 am – 2:30 pm


  • Mother Cluckers Thursday, October 8 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm


  • CSHS Farm Day Saturday, October 10 9:00 am – 2:00 pm


  • Stash Bash Sunday, October 11 9:00 am – 12:00 pm


  • Book & Paper Group
    Monday, October 12
    10:00 am – 3:00 pm


  • Spinning Circle
    Monday, October 12
    5:30 pm – 8:30 pm


  • Hooked Tuesday, October 13 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

    Anyone interested in Crochet - come along!


  • Craft & Quilt Fair Wednesday, October 14 12:00 am – 11:59 pm


  • Craft & Quilt Fair Wednesday, October 14 12:00 am – 11:59 pm


  • Mid Week Crafters Wednesday, October 14 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Ekka Spinners
    Wednesday, October 14
    3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

    We spin skeins for our EKKA Stand using donated fleece and natural fibres to benefit the RFDS. We try out different equipment, share skills, and learn from tutorial videos. We challenge ourselves to become better spinners. If you are new to spinning, please join us on the last Wednesday of each month for mentoring.


  • Night Owls Wednesday, October 14 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

    Enjoy working on your own project of textile craft be it spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, sewing. Beginners are welcome.


  • Craft & Quilt Fair Wednesday, October 14 12:00 am – 11:59 pm


  • Felters
    Thursday, October 15
    10:00 am – 2:30 pm


  • Craft & Quilt Fair Wednesday, October 14 12:00 am – 11:59 pm


  • Dye Hards Friday, October 16 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

    BC2-Color: -3815995


  • General Meeting Saturday, October 17 10:00 am – 3:30 pm

    10am General Meeting & news
    11am Announcements and Showcase
    12pm - 1pm Shop and Library open
    1pm - 3.30 pm Craft Time


  • Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom with Leah, Kym and Audrey
    Sunday, October 18
    10:00 am – 4:00 pm

    https://events.humanitix.com/weaving-on-a-rigid-heddle-loom-with-leah-kym-and-audrey-261018


  • Crafted Hugs Monday, October 19 10:00 am – 2:00 pm


  • Mid Week Crafters Tuesday, October 20 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Hooked Tuesday, October 20 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

    Anyone interested in Crochet - come along!


  • Table Weavers
    Tuesday, October 20
    6:30 pm – 9:00 pm


  • Knitting & Crochet Wednesday, October 21 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Ekka Spinners
    Wednesday, October 21
    3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

    We spin skeins for our EKKA Stand using donated fleece and natural fibres to benefit the RFDS. We try out different equipment, share skills, and learn from tutorial videos. We challenge ourselves to become better spinners. If you are new to spinning, please join us on the last Wednesday of each month for mentoring.


  • Night Owls Wednesday, October 21 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

    Enjoy working on your own project of textile craft be it spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, sewing. Beginners are welcome.


  • Felters
    Thursday, October 22
    10:00 am – 2:30 pm


  • Mother Cluckers Thursday, October 22 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm


  • Beginning 4-Shaft Weaving with Karen Alpert
    Saturday, October 24
    9:30 am – 3:30 pm

    https://events.humanitix.com/beginning-4-shaft-weaving-with-karen-alpert-261024


  • Beginning 4-Shaft Weaving with Karen Alpert
    Sunday, October 25
    9:30 am – 3:30 pm

    https://events.humanitix.com/beginning-4-shaft-weaving-with-karen-alpert-261024


  • Basket Cases Monday, October 26 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm

    The basketcases love making beautiful baskets out of natural plant parts and recycled materials.


  • Zoom - Weaving Study Group
    Monday, October 26
    7:00 pm – 7:30 pm


  • Hooked Tuesday, October 27 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

    Anyone interested in Crochet - come along!


  • Board Meeting Tuesday, October 27 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm


  • Mid Week Crafters Wednesday, October 28 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Ekka Spinners
    Wednesday, October 28
    3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

    We spin skeins for our EKKA Stand using donated fleece and natural fibres to benefit the RFDS. We try out different equipment, share skills, and learn from tutorial videos. We challenge ourselves to become better spinners. If you are new to spinning, please join us on the last Wednesday of each month for mentoring.


  • Night Owls Wednesday, October 28 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

    Enjoy working on your own project of textile craft be it spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, sewing. Beginners are welcome.


  • Felters
    Thursday, October 29
    10:00 am – 2:30 pm


  • Mid Week Craft Tuesday, November 3 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Hooked Tuesday, November 3 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

    Anyone interested in Crochet - come along!


  • Rolling Possums
    Tuesday, November 3
    6:00 pm – 9:30 pm

    work on your own felting project. Beginners welcome.


  • Zoom with Leah Tuesday, November 3 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm


  • Weavers
    Wednesday, November 4
    10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Ekka Spinners
    Wednesday, November 4
    3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

    We spin skeins for our EKKA Stand using donated fleece and natural fibres to benefit the RFDS. We try out different equipment, share skills, and learn from tutorial videos. We challenge ourselves to become better spinners. If you are new to spinning, please join us on the last Wednesday of each month for mentoring.


  • Night Owls Wednesday, November 4 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

    Enjoy working on your own project of textile craft be it spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, sewing. Beginners are welcome.


  • Felters
    Thursday, November 5
    10:00 am – 2:30 pm


  • Mother Cluckers Thursday, November 5 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm


  • ReMakers Friday, November 6 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

    Redesign,repurpose, regenerate, engage and evolve




The QSWFA acknowledge the Yuggera and Turrbul peoples, the First Nation traditional owners of the land on which we meet.

We pay respect to the wisdom and skill of makers, creators and storytellers, past and present and honour the sharing of ancient traditional crafts with future generations.


Theme: Scaffold by Danny Cooper.