Start from scratch to learn to spin wool over 3 sessions.

Learn the basic magic of brioche to create striking patterns and a strechy rib in your knitting.

A one-day workshop designed to enhance your woolcraft in your own style.

This beginners session introduces you to principles of using acid (chemical) dyes on non-superwash, natural wool yarn.

An afternoon dedicated to your own woolcraft project. Join in with others who work at handspinning, knitting, crochet, weaving, needle felting and all other forms of textiles.

An Introduction to Natural Dyeing

Dip into the intriguing world of naturally dyeing wool yarn where the plants around us bring colour and design to our crafts.

A gathering of hand spinners amongst the historic woolgrowing setting of Tarndwarncoort homestead.

An afternoon dedicated to your own woolcraft project. Join in with others who work at handspinning, knitting, crochet, weaving, needle felting and all other forms of textiles.

Learn the skills to make a jumper from scratch and keep it for life.

Friday 13 March, 2026.

Learn the layout and qualities of a raw fleece. An overview of different sheep breed’s wool.

Demonstrations of a variety of techniques to wash raw fleece in preparation for spinning.

Friday 10 April, 2026.

Using either washed or raw/greasy fleece, this session looks at the variety of techniques and tools to prepare wool for spinning.

Try your hand using Tarndie’s range of drum carders, combs, and more.

An afternoon dedicated to your own woolcraft project. Join in with others who work at handspinning, knitting, crochet, weaving, needle felting and all other forms of textiles.

Geelong, Victoria.

18 April, 2026.

Celebrate Geelong’s wool heritage and enjoy some yarn shopping!

A gathering of hand spinners amongst the historic woolgrowing setting of Tarndwarncoort homestead.

Friday 8 May, 2026.

Has it been a while since you used your spinning wheel?

This session is a refresher to go through wheel maintenance so you can get it in good working order, as well as some guidance on your spinning technique.

Overview of the types of yarn you can spin to create different fabrics.

An afternoon dedicated to your own woolcraft project. Join in with others who work at handspinning, knitting, crochet, weaving, needle felting and all other forms of textiles.

Friday 5 June, 2026.

Join for a crafty morning focussed on finding a jumper pattern and making it to fit.

Learn about the various sources to find patterns. Get the right measurements to make sure your jumper fits.

For handspinners, this session will help you understand how to match your spinning to knitting gauge in patterns.

An afternoon dedicated to your own woolcraft project. Join in with others who work at handspinning, knitting, crochet, weaving, needle felting and all other forms of textiles.

Friday 3 July, 2026.

Have you been spinning for a while and keen to check in on your technique?

With the tutorage of accomplished spinner, Ruth, this session will explore different plying techniques and managing colour.

A gathering of hand spinners amongst the historic woolgrowing setting of Tarndwarncoort homestead.

An afternoon dedicated to your own woolcraft project. Join in with others who work at handspinning, knitting, crochet, weaving, needle felting and all other forms of textiles.

An afternoon dedicated to your own woolcraft project. Join in with others who work at handspinning, knitting, crochet, weaving, needle felting and all other forms of textiles.

A gathering of hand spinners amongst the historic woolgrowing setting of Tarndwarncoort homestead.

An afternoon dedicated to your own woolcraft project. Join in with others who work at handspinning, knitting, crochet, weaving, needle felting and all other forms of textiles.

Friday 25 September 2026.

Before you start knitting or crocheting a garment, join a crafty morning to explore a range of needles and hooks to suit you best.

Our tutor will be able to review your knitting technique to see if there’s something you can do to enhance your comfort and the qaulity of the fabric you make.

An Introduction to Natural Dyeing

Dip into the intriguing world of naturally dyeing wool yarn where the plants around us bring colour and design to our crafts.

An afternoon dedicated to your own woolcraft project. Join in with others who work at handspinning, knitting, crochet, weaving, needle felting and all other forms of textiles.

Learn the skills to make an item from scratch and keep it for life.

A gathering of hand spinners amongst the historic woolgrowing setting of Tarndwarncoort homestead.

A one-day workshop designed to enhance your woolcraft in your own style.

This beginners session introduces you to principles of using acid (chemical) dyes on non-superwash, natural wool yarn.

An afternoon dedicated to your own woolcraft project. Join in with others who work at handspinning, knitting, crochet, weaving, needle felting and all other forms of textiles.

A one-day workshop designed to enhance your woolcraft in your own style.

This beginners session introduces you to principles of using acid (chemical) dyes on non-superwash, natural wool yarn.

Our end of year celebration with our crafty community.