Workshops
Woolcraft Workshops
A handful of wool provides the springboard for a great diversity of creative endevour.
With a few skills under the belt, wool can be turned into a great many forms, functions, colours and textures. All of which can bring joy, meditation and practical uses to the woolcrafter.
Tarndwarncoort has long provided a place for small groups to learn time-honoured and innovative skills across spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, dyeing, felting and beyond.
Listed below are up-coming workshops and wool-related events. Click on the image for more details. Let’s know if there’s a particular class you’d like to see at Tarndwarncoort!
For workshop bookings Terms + Conditions, please read this page.
Enquiries welcome at events@tarndie.com or 0480 080 248.
Scroll down for upcoming events, classes and workshops at Tarndwarncoort
Fleece Classing & Washing
Build-A-Jumper #1
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Fibre Preparation
Build-A-Jumper #2
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Workshop: Intro to Natural Dyeing
A hands-on exploration of naturally dyeing wool yarn with plants.
Set for Spinning
Build-A-Jumper #3
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Pattern and Fit
Build-A-Jumper #4
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Spin & Ply for Purpose
Build-A-Jumper #5
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Workshop: Beginner Yarn Dyeing (Acid Dyes)
Beginner workshop on dyeing woollen yarn with chemicals.
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Workshop: Intro to Natural Dyeing
A hands-on exploration of naturally dyeing wool yarn with plants.
Tailor your Knitting/Crochet
Build-A-Jumper #7
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Workshop: Beginner Yarn Dyeing (Acid Dyes)
Beginner workshop on dyeing woollen yarn with chemicals.
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Stitch Help / Pattern Review / Garment Care
Build-A-Jumper #8
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Workshop: Beginner Yarn Dyeing (Acid Dyes)
Beginner workshop on dyeing woollen yarn with chemicals.
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Build-A-Jumper Completion Ceremony
Celebrating a year of slow clothing at Crafty Sundays.
Workshop: Beginner Yarn Dyeing (Acid Dyes)
Beginner workshop on dyeing woollen yarn with chemicals.
Click on the picture for full details and to book your spot.
Workshop: Beginner Yarn Dyeing (Acid Dyes)
Beginner workshop on dyeing woollen yarn with chemicals.
Click on the picture for full details and to book your spot.
Workshop: Beginner Yarn Dyeing (Acid Dyes)
Beginner workshop on dyeing woollen yarn with chemicals.
Click on the picture for full details and to book your spot.
Workshop: Intro to Natural Dyeing
A hands-on exploration of naturally dyeing wool yarn with plants.
Beginner Brioche Knitting
Take your knitting further with broiche for stretch and style.
Viminalis Blanket Workshop - Session 2
Take a different path on one of Shelley’s projects from her latest book Corners and Curves - The Viminalus Blanket.
Viminalis Blanket Workshop - Session 1
Get a start on one of Shelley’s projects from her latest book Corners and Curves - The Viminalus Blanket.
Crochet Blanket - The Cove
Using small squares, explore the techniques and stitches used in the large Cove blanket pattern. Intermediate level.
Advanced Granny Squares
A crochet workshop designed for those with more advanced skills and a desire to create textured, intricate granny square patterns.
Knit / Spin / Mend Tuition
One-on-one help with your knitting or handspinning project or technique. Let’s reboot your woolcraft dreams!
Embroidery Workshop - Embroidery on Knits
Learn to embroider your knits with Pru Raymond!
Knitting Workshop - Full On Fair Isle
Get full on with Fair Isle in this intensive stranded colourwork class.
Knitting Workshop - Jumper Jump Start
Get the inside word and tips to create a special jumper with Pru Raymond.
Workshop: Beginner Yarn Dyeing (Acid Dyes)
Beginner workshop on dyeing woollen yarn with chemicals.
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Knit / Spin Individual Help Session
One-on-one help with your knitting or handspinning project or technique. Let’s reboot your woolcraft dreams!
Knitting Workshop: Invest in Yourself - Knitting a Fair Isle Vest
Learn with Mary Jane Mucklestone - the author of 200 Fair Isle motifs who has mastered the art of the Fair Isle Vest.
Social Event with Mary Jane Mucklestone
Stay tuned for details on a fibre adventure with Mary Jane Mucklestone at the CrossXpollinatioN 2024 exhibition at Colac Otway Performing Arts + Culture Centre (COPACC) on the evening of Saturday 15 June.
Knitting Workshop: The Interaction of Colour in Fair Isle Knitting
It's the "interaction of color" that makes a successful fair isle garment. Learn all about it with Mary Jane Mucklestone.
Knitting Workshop: Tamto Mitts
A solid introduction to choosing colors for Fair Isle knitting using Mary Jane Mucklestone’s Tamto Mitts pattern.
Knitting Workshop: Fresh Fair Isle
Fair Isle knitting workshop at Tarndwarncoort with Mary Jane Mucklestone.
Workshop: Beginner Yarn Dyeing (Acid Dyes)
Beginner workshop on dyeing woollen yarn with chemicals.
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Knit / Spin Individual Help Session
One-on-one help with your knitting or handspinning project or technique. Let’s reboot your woolcraft dreams!
Knit / Spin Individual Help Session
One-on-one help with your knitting or handspinning project or technique. Let’s reboot your woolcraft dreams!
Workshop: Beginner Yarn Dyeing (Acid Dyes)
Beginner workshop on dyeing woollen yarn with chemicals.
Click on the picture for full details and to book your spot.
Workshop: Beginner Yarn Dyeing (Acid Dyes)
Beginner workshop on dyeing woollen yarn with chemicals.
Click on the picture for full details and to book your spot.
Workshop: Intro to Estonian Knitting
Sunday 20 August at 9:30am
Tarndwarncoort Homestead, Warncoort, Victoria.
Get a taste of Estonian knitting by making a wristlet showcasing four traditional techniques.
A 6 hour class taught in two 3 hour sessions with Aleks Byrd.
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Workshop: Baltic Braids
Saturday 19 August at 1:30pm
Tarndwarncoort Homestead, Warncoort, Victoria.
The Baltic countries of Latvia and Estonia have many different styles of braids that have added interesting details to mittens, gloves, socks, and sweaters.
A 3 hour class with Aleks Byrd.
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Workshop Tutors
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Mary Jane Mucklestone
FAIR ISLE KNITTING
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Shelley Husband
CROCHET
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Prue Simmons
SAORI WEAVING
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Heather Thomas
NATURAL DYEING
