QSWFA

QSWFA

Queensland Spinners Weavers & Fibre Artists

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Queensland Spinners Weavers & Fibre Artists
You can grab a bargain! You can sell your stash to You can grab a bargain!
You can sell your stash to make room for more!
There are still some spots available!
Get your table from our website: https://www.qldspinners.org.au/stash-bash/#!event-register/2023/10/8/stash-bash
World Wide Spin in Public Day We had a lovely sunn World Wide Spin in Public Day
We had a lovely sunny day spinning in the Bamboo Grove
#wwsip #worldwidespininpublicday
#spinnersofinstagram #spinsatgram #spindle #spinningwheel #spinningfiber
#handspinning #handspinningyarn
#handspinningwool #handspinnersofinstagram #handspinners #handspinnersofig #qswfa
Visit our talented member's exhibition. #dyeing #n Visit our talented member's exhibition.
#dyeing
#naturaldyeing
#dyeingyarn
#ecodyeing
#yarndyeing
#handdyeing
#dyeingwool
#qswfa
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There is still time for a strawberry icecream! We There is still time for a strawberry icecream!
We are having fun sharing our traditional crafts with our community at the Ekka.
#ekka #rna ##handmade #rfds #fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #australiancotton #naturalfibres #handdyed #australianmade #yarn #fibre #scarves #handknittersofinstagram #knitting #weaving #handweaversofinstagram #crochet #dyeing #knittersofinstagram #weavingaustralia #weaversofinstagram #dyeingyarn #landscapedyes  #dyeingwool
Ekka time. All proceeds to the RFDS Qld. #ekka #rn Ekka time. All proceeds to the RFDS Qld. #ekka #rna ##handmade #rfds #fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #australiancotton #naturalfibres #handdyed #australianmade #yarn #fibre #scarves #handknittersofinstagram #knitting #weaving #handweaversofinstagram #crochet #dyeing #knittersofinstagram #weavingaustralia #weaversofinstagram #dyeingyarn #landscapedyes  #dyeingwool
Ekka fun. It's horse day! Doing a great job demons Ekka fun. It's horse day! Doing a great job demonstrating spinning, weaving, knitting and crochet today. Selling our handmade scarves, beanies. All proceeds go to the RFDS Qld.
#ekka #rna ##handmade #rfds #fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #australiancotton #naturalfibres #handdyed #australianmade #yarn #fibre #scarves #handknittersofinstagram #knitting #weaving #handweaversofinstagram #crochet #dyeing #knittersofinstagram #weavingaustralia #weaversofinstagram #dyeingyarn #landscapedyes  #dyeingwool
You can even get your portrait painted if you are You can even get your portrait painted if you are wearing cotton to the EKKA! Karlene's looks just like her! Emma will be sketching up a storm today, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 9 to 11 at the Australian Cotton stand. 
All the proceeds of our work for sale goes to the RFDS Qld.
#ekka #rna ##handmade #rfds #fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #australiancotton #naturalfibres #handdyed #australianmade #yarn #fibre #scarves #handknittersofinstagram #knitting #weaving #handweaversofinstagram #crochet #dyeing #knittersofinstagram #weavingaustralia #weaversofinstagram #dyeingyarn #landscapedyes  #dyeingwool
Lots of interest in our spinners. We love sharing Lots of interest in our spinners. We love sharing our craft with everyone at the EKKA. We are downstairs with the produce, wool and cotton. 
#ekka #rna ##handmade #handmadecrafts #fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #cotton #naturalfibres #handdyed #australianmade #yarn #fibre #scarves #handknittersofinstagram #knitting #weaving #handweaversofinstagram #crochet #dyeing #knittersofinstagram #weavingaustralia #weaversofinstagram #dyeingyarn #landscapedyes  #dyeingwool
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Fancy ironing the walls! Our display is coming alo Fancy ironing the walls! Our display is coming along nicely. Just putting out what we have made all year to sell at the Ekka for the RFDS.
Come and say hi at the EKKA. We'll be here all week!
#ekka #rna
We are all packed up for the EKKA! See you on the We are all packed up for the EKKA! See you on the ground floor of the channel 7 pavilion from Saturday.
#ekka #qswfa #rna
Fantastic results at our indigo workshop on the we Fantastic results at our indigo workshop on the weekend. Next one is 17 September. Book @ qldspinners.org.au
#dyeing #indigo
#naturaldyeing
#dyeingyarn
#yarndyeing
#indigodyeing
#handdyeing, 
#qswfa
Eco dyeing legend, Natalie Billing, finished her e Eco dyeing legend, Natalie Billing, finished her exhibition at Vacant Assembly at West End this weekend. Pop into see her beautiful work capturing the leaves from her neighbourhood on wool and silk.

#handmade #handmadecrafts #handmadeart
#fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #cotton #naturalfibres #upcycling #repurpose #handdyed #australianmade #brisbane #handmade #artisan #community #yarn #fibre #scarves
Talented member, Deb Green , is also a painter! Sh Talented member, Deb Green , is also a painter! She's sharing her work at Richard Randall studio at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens until Monday. Go see her painting in the studio.

#handmade #handmadeart
#australianmade #brisbane #handmade #artisan #community
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 
16 July, 10 am till 4 pm.
#handmade #handmadecrafts #handmadeart
#fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia #fibreartistsofinstagram
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #cotton #naturalfibres #upcycling #repurpose #handdyed
Do you need a gift for a friend or yourself? Pop i Do you need a gift for a friend or yourself?
Pop in and see us at Richard Randall Studio at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha. Queensland Spinners Weavers and Fibre Artists members have been very busy making beautiful work to sell. You can buy handspun, handwoven, felted, dyed, sewn, knitted, crocheted, and all handmade yummy items.
Open 10 am till 4 pm daily until Sunday 16 July.
'Knit a beanie with Feeney ' today at Fibrecraft H 'Knit a beanie with Feeney ' today at Fibrecraft House. The hot scones have arrived. Hi to ABC studios from the burbs.
#abcradio #handmade #handmadecrafts #handmadeart
#fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #cotton #naturalfibres #upcycling #repurpose #handdyed #australianmade #brisbane #handmade #artisan #community #yarn #fibre#qswfa
#handmade #handmadecrafts #handmadeart #fibreart # #handmade #handmadecrafts #handmadeart
#fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia
#fiberart #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#cotton #naturalfibres #upcycling #repurpose #handdyed #australianmade #brisbane #handmade #artisan #community#dyeing #naturaldyeing #dyeingyarn  #yarndyeing #indigodyeing #handdyeing 
#dyeingwool #qswfa #indigo
Great indigo workshop today. What a lovely group. Great indigo workshop today. What a lovely group. So productive and so blue!
#dyeing
#naturaldyeing #dyeingyarn
#indigodyeing #handdyeing
#dyeingwool #qswfa #handmade #handmadecrafts #handmadeart
#fibreart #fibreartist #fibreartsaustralia #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram
#merino #cotton #naturalfibres #upcycling #repurpose #handdyed #australianmade #brisbane #handmade #artisan #community #yarn #fibre #scarves
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  • Weavers Group
    Wednesday, October 4
    10:00 am – 1:00 pm


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

    using donated fleece spin skeins for our EKKA Stand. Try out different equipment share skills and learn from tutorial videos.


  • Night Owls Wednesday, October 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, October 5
    9:30 am – 2:00 pm

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


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


  • General Meeting Saturday, October 7 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 Georgie Forbes from Lordy Dordie Saturday, October 7 10:00 am – 10:30 am


  • Stash Bash Sunday, October 8 9:00 am – 12:00 pm


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


  • Mid Week Crafters Wednesday, October 11 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Ekka Spinners
    Wednesday, October 11
    3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

    using donated fleece spin skeins for our EKKA Stand. Try out different equipment share skills and learn from tutorial videos.


  • Night Owls Wednesday, October 11 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 12
    9:30 am – 2:00 pm

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


  • QSWFA POLLING PLACE Saturday, October 14 8:00 am – 6:00 pm


  • Farm day at CSHS Saturday, October 14 10:00 am – 2:00 pm


  • Learn to spin with Michelle and Rose
    Sunday, October 15
    9:30 am – 3:30 pm

    Event URL: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/learn-to-spin-with-michelle-and-rose-tickets-624284069457


  • Mid Week Crafters Tuesday, October 17 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Table Weavers
    Tuesday, October 17
    6:30 pm – 9:00 pm


  • Knitting & Crochet Wednesday, October 18 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Ekka Spinners
    Wednesday, October 18
    3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

    using donated fleece spin skeins for our EKKA Stand. Try out different equipment share skills and learn from tutorial videos.


  • Night Owls Wednesday, October 18 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 19
    9:30 am – 2:00 pm

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


  • Dye Hards Friday, October 20 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

    BC2-Color: -3815995


  • General Meeting Saturday, October 21 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


  • New Members afternoon tea Saturday, October 21 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm


  • Diverse Arts Monday, October 23 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

    The Diverse Arts Group celebrates diversity andcreators that work outside of the binary. We meet on the fourth Monday night ofeach month and regularly have guest speakers who talk about their artspractice. Everyone welcome!


  • Mid Week Crafters Wednesday, October 25 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


  • Ekka Spinners Mentoring
    Wednesday, October 25
    3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

    using donated fleece spin skeins for our EKKA Stand. Try out different equipment share skills and learn from tutorial videos.


  • Night Owls Wednesday, October 25 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 26
    9:30 am – 2:00 pm

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


  • Basket Cases Friday, October 27 9:30 am – 2:00 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.


  • Mid Week Crafters Tuesday, October 31 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


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


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

    using donated fleece spin skeins for our EKKA Stand. Try out different equipment share skills and learn from tutorial videos.


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

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


  • ReMakers Friday, November 3 10:00 am – 2:00 pm


  • Make a Bush Christmas Wreath with Cindy Wood
    Friday, November 3
    6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

    https://events.humanitix.com/make-a-bush-christmas-wreath-with-cindy-wood



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.


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