QSWFA

QSWFA

Queensland Spinners Weavers & Fibre Artists

  • About Us
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      • 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
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Workshops make the best Christmas gifts! Workshops make the best Christmas gifts!
Qld Spinners Weavers and Fibre Artists at Mens She Qld Spinners Weavers and Fibre Artists at Mens Shed Wynnum Manly for their 30th year Anniversary Mental Health Week. 
#qswfa #spinning #mentalhealthweek #Fibrearts #fiberarts #merino #fibreartsaustralia #handmade #mensshed #mending #repurpose #visablestitching
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
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  • Crafted Hugs Monday, February 16 10:00 am – 2:00 pm


  • Hooked Monday, February 16 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

    Anyone interested in Crochet - come along!


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


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


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


  • Ekka Spinners spin for socks
    Wednesday, February 18
    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, February 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, February 19
    10:00 am – 2:30 pm


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

    BC2-Color: -3815995


  • General Meeting Saturday, February 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


  • Hooked Monday, February 23 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

    Anyone interested in Crochet - come along!


  • Basket Cases Monday, February 23 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm

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


  • Board Meeting Tuesday, February 24 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm


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


  • Ekka Spinners spin for socks
    Wednesday, February 25
    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, February 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, February 26
    10:00 am – 2:30 pm


  • Beginning 4-Shaft Weaving with Karen Alpert
    Saturday, February 28
    9:30 am – 3:30 pm

    https://events.humanitix.com/beginning-4-shaft-weaving-with-karen-alpert-260228


  • Beginning 4-Shaft Weaving with Karen Alpert
    Saturday, February 28
    9:30 am – 3:30 pm

    https://events.humanitix.com/beginning-4-shaft-weaving-with-karen-alpert-260228


  • Hooked Monday, March 2 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

    Anyone interested in Crochet - come along!


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


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

    work on your own felting project. Beginners welcome.


  • Zoom with Jannine Tuesday, March 3 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm


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


  • Ekka Spinners
    Wednesday, March 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, March 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, March 5
    10:00 am – 2:30 pm


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

    Redesign,repurpose, regenerate, engage and evolve



  • General Meeting w Guest Speaker Saturday, March 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
    2pm - 4pm Sock Lovers Knitting club


  • group co-ordinators meeting Saturday, March 7 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm


  • Learn to Spin with Michelle and Rose
    Sunday, March 8
    9:30 am – 3:30 pm

    https://events.humanitix.com/learn-to-spin-with-michelle-and-rose-260308


  • Book & Paper Group
    Monday, March 9
    10:00 am – 3:00 pm


  • Hooked Monday, March 9 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

    Anyone interested in Crochet - come along!


  • Spinning Circle
    Monday, March 9
    5:30 pm – 8:30 pm


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


  • Ekka Spinners
    Wednesday, March 11
    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, March 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, March 12
    10:00 am – 2:30 pm



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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