QSWFA

QSWFA

Queensland Spinners Weavers & Fibre Artists

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qldspinners

Queensland Spinners Weavers & Fibre Artists
Come say hi. We are at the Paddington Christmas ma Come say hi.
We are at the Paddington Christmas markets.
Christmas Market 2 December Paddington Christmas Market 2 December Paddington
Take advantage of our spring clean and grab a huge Take advantage of our spring clean and grab a huge bargain at QSWFA’s annual Stash Bash marketplace.

Tools and equipment at run-out prices, including spinning wheels and weaving looms. 

Craft supplies are also a bargain, including yarn, wool, fabric, sewing & knitting supplies, magazines, books, beads, scrapbook supplies, stamps, display items etc.
#stashbash
#handmade #handmadecrafts #handmadeart
#fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia #fibreartistsofinstagram
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #cotton #naturalfibres #upcycling #repurpose
Our Stash Bash marketplace is the place for a barg Our Stash Bash marketplace is the place for a bargain!
Dyed my own self-striping sock yarn, using a skein Dyed my own self-striping sock yarn, using a skein of undyed @bendigowoollenmills yarn, eight different colours of @kraftkolour #landscapesdyes, all purchased from @qldspinners well-stocked Emporium, in Brisbane! #dyeing #knitting #handdyed #handknit #socks
Last day today! Come to Brisbane Botanic Gardens a Last day today! Come to Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha. Our fibre arts gallery shop is here until Sunday 11 September. 10 am till 4 pm.
#handmade #handmadecrafts #handmadeart
#fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia #fibreartistsofinstagram
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #cotton #naturalfibres #upcycling #repurpose #handdyed #australianmade #brisbane #handmade #artisan #community #yarn #fibre #scarves #handknittersofinstagram #handweaversofinstagram #crochet 
#mtcootha #mtcoothabotanicgardens
Come to Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha. O Come to Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha. Our fibre arts gallery shop is here until Sunday 11 September. 10 am till 4 pm.
#handmade #handmadecrafts #handmadeart
#fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia #fibreartistsofinstagram
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #cotton #naturalfibres #upcycling #repurpose #handdyed #australianmade #brisbane #handmade #artisan #community #yarn #fibre #scarves #handknittersofinstagram #handweaversofinstagram #crochet 
#mtcootha #mtcoothabotanicgardens
Christmas is coming! Find handmade gnomes, trees a Christmas is coming! Find handmade gnomes, trees and even a goose!
Come to Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha. Our fibre arts gallery shop is here until Sunday 11 September. 10 am till 4 pm.
#handmade #handmadecrafts #handmadeart
#fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia #fibreartistsofinstagram
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #cotton #naturalfibres #upcycling #repurpose #handdyed #australianmade #brisbane #handmade #artisan #community #yarn #fibre #scarves #handknittersofinstagram #handweaversofinstagram #crochet 
#mtcootha #mtcoothabotanicgardens
Christmas gifts galore! Come to Brisbane Botanic G Christmas gifts galore! Come to Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha. Our fibre arts gallery shop is here until Sunday 11 September. 10 am till 4 pm each day.
#handmade #handmadecrafts #handmadeart
#fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia #fibreartistsofinstagram
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #cotton #naturalfibres #upcycling #repurpose #handdyed #australianmade #brisbane #handmade #artisan #community #yarn #fibre #scarves #handknittersofinstagram #handweaversofinstagram #crochet 
#mtcootha #mtcoothabotanicgardens
How is your Christmas shopping going? Handmade gif How is your Christmas shopping going? Handmade gifts are always the best!
Threads in Common, an art show featuring several o Threads in Common, an art show featuring several of our members. At Richard Randall Studio this weekend from 9-4.
#handmade #handmadecrafts #handmadeart
#fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia #fibreartistsofinstagram
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #cotton #naturalfibres #upcycling #repurpose #handdyed #australianmade #brisbane #handmade #artisan #community #yarn #fibre #scarves
We are ready at the EKKA to share our 60s lounge r We are ready at the EKKA to share our 60s lounge room and raise money for the RFDS Royal Flying Doctor Service Queensland Section.
#RFDS #handmade #handmadecrafts #handmadeart#fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia #fibreartistsofinstagram
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #cotton #naturalfibres #upcycling #repurpose #handdyed #australianmade #brisbane #handmade #artisan #community #yarn #fibre #scarves #handknittersofinstagram #handweaversofinstagram #crochet
Our last day! Come today for handmade gifts and wi Our last day! Come today for handmade gifts and winter woollies!
Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha. Our fibre arts gallery shop is here until 4 pm.
#handmade #handmadecrafts #handmadeart
#fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia #fibreartistsofinstagram
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #cotton #naturalfibres #upcycling #repurpose #handdyed #australianmade #brisbane #handmade #artisan #community #yarn #fibre #scarves #handknittersofinstagram #handweaversofinstagram #crochet 
#mtcootha #mtcoothabotanicalgardens
Need a boyfriend doll? Our fibre arts gallery shop Need a boyfriend doll?
Our fibre arts gallery shop is at Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha until Sunday 24 July. 
10 am till 4 pm.
#handmade #handmadecrafts #handmadeart
#fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia #fibreartistsofinstagram
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #cotton #naturalfibres #upcycling #repurpose #handdyed #australianmade #brisbane #handmade #artisan #community #yarn #fibre #scarves #handknittersofinstagram #handweaversofinstagram #crochet 
#mtcootha #mtcoothabotanicalgardens
So many lovely handmade things! Our fibre arts gal So many lovely handmade things!
Our fibre arts gallery shop is here until Sunday 24 July. 10 am till 4 pm.
Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha. 
#handmade #handmadecrafts #handmadeart
#fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia #fibreartistsofinstagram
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #cotton #naturalfibres #upcycling #repurpose #handdyed #australianmade #brisbane #handmade #artisan #community #yarn #fibre #scarves #handknittersofinstagram #handweaversofinstagram #crochet 
#mtcootha #mtcoothabotanicalgardens
Cold?? Need some winter woollies? Our members' bea Cold?? Need some winter woollies? Our members' beautiful work for sale. 
Gallery Shop at Richard Randall Studio, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha.
Until Sunday 24 July, 10am-4pm.
Great gifts! Keep warm with handmade winter wooll Great gifts! 
Keep warm with handmade winter woollies.
Come to Richard Randall at Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha. Our fibre arts gallery shop is here until Sunday 24 July. 
10 am till 4 pm.
#handmade #handmadecrafts #handmadeart
#fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia #fibreartistsofinstagram
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #cotton #naturalfibres #upcycling #repurpose #handdyed #australianmade #brisbane #handmade #artisan #community #yarn #fibre #scarves #handknittersofinstagram #handweaversofinstagram #crochet 
#mtcootha #mtcoothabotanicgardens
Winter woollies galore at our Gallery Shop at Bri Winter woollies galore at our Gallery Shop at  Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Keep warm with handmade lovelies. 10 am - 4 pm until Sunday 24 July.
#winter #handmade #handmadecrafts #handmadeart
#fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia #fibreartistsofinstagram
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #cotton #naturalfibres #upcycling #repurpose #handdyed #australianmade #brisbane #handmade #artisan #community #yarn #fibre #scarves #handknittersofinstagram #handweaversofinstagram #crochet 
#mtcootha #mtcoothabotanicalgardens
We've got workshops galore! Learn a new skill. Mak We've got workshops galore!
Learn a new skill. Make something lovely.
Fibre Arts Expo is on today! Come see our exhibiti Fibre Arts Expo is on today! Come see our exhibition. Buy handmade lovelies to keep you warm this chilly winter. Have lunch in our Cafe. The Chicken Pot Pies are delicious!
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  • Mid Week Crafters Wednesday, February 8 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Ekka Spinners
    Wednesday, February 8
    3:00 pm – 6:00 pm


  • Night Owls Wednesday, February 8 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, February 9
    9:30 am – 2:00 pm

    Create Felted art and fashion with wool, silk and other fibres. Beginners welcome.


  • Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom with Karen Alpert
    Sunday, February 12
    9:30 am – 4:30 pm

    Event URL: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/weaving-on-a-rigid-heddle-loom-with-karen-alpert-tickets-401549614707


  • Book & Paper Group
    Monday, February 13
    9:30 am – 2:30 pm


  • Mid Week Crafters Tuesday, February 14 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • The ReMakers Tuesday, February 14 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm


  • Knitting & Crochet Wednesday, February 15 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Ekka Spinners
    Wednesday, February 15
    3:00 pm – 6:00 pm


  • Night Owls Wednesday, February 15 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, February 16
    9:30 am – 2:00 pm

    Create Felted art and fashion with wool, silk and other fibres. Beginners welcome.


  • Dye Hards Friday, February 17 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

    BC2-Color: -3815995


  • Crochet a Queensland Cotton Facecloth with Michell
    Friday, February 17
    1:30 pm – 5:30 pm

    Event URL: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/crochet-a-queensland-cotton-facecloth-with-michell-tickets-487295974377


  • General Meeting Saturday, February 18 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


  • Table Weavers
    Tuesday, February 21
    6:30 pm – 9:00 pm


  • Mid Week Crafters Wednesday, February 22 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Ekka Spinners
    Wednesday, February 22
    3:00 pm – 6:00 pm


  • Night Owls Wednesday, February 22 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, February 23
    9:30 am – 2:00 pm

    Create Felted art and fashion with wool, silk and other fibres. Beginners welcome.


  • How Square Are You? Granny Square workshop.
    Saturday, February 25
    1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Event URL: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/how-square-are-you-tickets-510380801717


  • Weave a Basket with Palm Inflorescence with Cindy Wood
    Sunday, February 26
    10:00 am – 4:00 pm

    Event URL: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/weave-a-basket-with-palm-inflorescence-with-cindy-wood-tickets-509926392567


  • Diverse Arts Monday, February 27 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm


  • Mid Week Crafters Tuesday, February 28 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Weavers Group
    Wednesday, March 1
    10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Ekka Spinners
    Wednesday, March 1
    3:00 pm – 6:00 pm


  • Night Owls Wednesday, March 1 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, March 2
    9:30 am – 2:00 pm

    Create Felted art and fashion with wool, silk and other fibres. Beginners welcome.


  • Alpacalypse Ekka Spinners Thursday, March 2 9:30 am – 9:30 pm


  • General Meeting Saturday, March 4 10:00 am – 3:30 pm

    10 am Morning Tea and Guest Speaker
    11 am Announcements and Showcase
    12pm - 1 pm Shop and Library open
    1 pm - 3.30 pm Craft Time


  • Guest Speaker - Jane Milburn OAM - Churchill Felllowship Saturday, March 4 10:00 am – 10:30 am


  • Basket Cases Sunday, March 5 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

    The basketcases love making beautiful baskets out of natural plant parts and recycled materials.
    The basketcases meet on the first Sunday of the month.


  • Rolling Possums
    Tuesday, March 7
    6:00 pm – 9:30 pm

    work on your own felting project. Beginners welcome.


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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.