Oamaru Weaving
13, Tyne Street
Oamaru 9400
ph: 03 434 2219
Spinning, Dyeing and Weaving
There are classes for both beginners and intermediate spinning, dyeing and weaving with equipment and fibres supplied for the various classes.
Contact Doe to book a class or for further information.
Have you always wanted to learn how to spin on a spinning wheel, or dye some yarn bright colours? Warp a simple loom using a really quick method?
There are so many lovely yarns and fibres available such as soft merino, alpaca and silk which really enhance a piece of woven fabric or make yarn for a luxury knitted garment.Natural Dyeing
Learn how to dye with Indigo, madder, flax, and other plant materials to create unexpected vibrant colour. The indigo vat is a magic process to observe as the yarns come out of the clear yellow green liquid and turn blue in the air.
The synthetic dye class covers all the dyeing basics for colouring wool, silk and alpaca. With techniques for painting several colours on a skein of yarn.
Learn to spin on a spindle and try out a spinning wheel. A selection of different fibres will be available for you to spin.
Learn to weave intuitively and creatively using colour and texture, designing the cloth as you go.
The studio can provide all the equipment and yarns and fibres for your class. Come for an hour, an aftenoon or a day.
Both informal and more structured tuiton available.
Small groups and individual teaching.
Beginners welcomed.
13, Tyne Street
Oamaru 9400
ph: 03 434 2219
