Creative Weaving

What to bring:

• Yarn for weaving (~100m, details will be provided)

• Optional: stash remnants, leftovers and odds and sods to share with the class

What will be provided (for classroom use only):

• Rigid heddle loom - pre-wrapped with 8 ply wool yarn (or acrylic if requested)

• Various weaving accessories

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• 6 hours of expert instruction from Francie Goudie in a small group setting

• Lunch over a one hour break from 12:30pm to 1:30pm

• VIP 2-day pass to the Australian Yarn Show from March 6th to 7th at QT Canberra including:

  • Australian Yarn Show 2027 Show bag

  • One coffee voucher per day (Saturday and Sunday) for barista coffee cart

  • One 2027 digital access pass to all the talks on the main stage

Please note that the digital access pass will not be activated until a few weeks after the conclusion of the Show.

Francie started spinning in 2014, and quickly developed a passion for exploring colour and fibre while spinning with Turkish-style spindles. In 2023, she expanded my practice to weaving, developing a distinctive style that maintains an emphasis on letting the handspun yarn shine.

With a background in science, Francie approaches her craft with an analytical mind and an appreciation for the history and knowledge upon which we build. However, she's also a great believer in the importance of free-flowing creative expression, and embracing the hand in handmade.

As an educator, Francie is enthusiastic, approachable and knowledgeable! She never stops learning and she's always working to integrate her understanding into an accessible framework - giving students the skills they need to explore on their own and continue their own creative journey.