Education options for Creative Fibre members

If you want to learn via Courses, Self-directed Learning, or other member-only options listed,
you can join the Society through a local group (see here for contacts)
or as an individual member (go to the Membership page).

Creative Fibre Magazine	Don't put it away until you have read it cover to cover. Moreover, don't just read it, send in some feedback.
Tutors List	Are you looking for someone to teach you craft skills? Check here for a list of New Zealand tutors, with contact details and the classes they teach.
Self-directed Learning	Mentor and pupil working at pre-arranged time frame and level of achievement. Small fee. Contact Pat Old.
Courses	e.g. "Design" - set of specific number of modules and given time-frame. Feedback from tutor with return of every module. NZSWWS Certificate. Reasonable fee. Contact - Education Committee.
Advanced Spinners	A mail spinning group made up of a network of spinners whose passion it is to investigate the potential of fleece types, new products, to analyse existing accepted methods, and to explore different yarn constructions. All this and act as a forum for problems and experiences and to share the joys of a special yarn that sings! As this group is funded by "Creative Fibre" it is only open to members of the organisation. Contact Pat Old
Cross Country Weavers	Currently three groups of ten weavers. Subjects set, then samples sent from each person to other nine in group for comparison of interpretation, fibre choice and technique. Fee $5. Contact - Isobel Bates, Colac Bay, R.D.1, Riverton Phone (03) 234 8414
Tapestry Network	Formed by society members but no longer necessary to belong to NZSWWS. Regular newsletter, travel suitcase collection. Contact - Marion Scott-Rowe, 8 Duthie St, Karori, Wellington.
Combined Textile Guild of NZ Inc.	Includes wide range of fibre workers including embroiderers. Contact - Joyce Ross, PO Box 24-142, Royal Oak, Auckland.
Professional Weavers	Currently 39 members, many top class weavers. Annual seminar. Endeavour to have annual exhibition. Contact Wilson Henderson, 54 Fletcher Rd, Loburn RD 2, Rangiora.
New Zealand Felters	Meet annually at Festival. A quarterly newsletter keeps felters in touch with specific felt happenings up and down the country. Subscription $10 per year. Contact Pam Robinson 196 Tukapa St, New Plymouth 4601 Ph 06 753 6266
Localised felting groups	such as Creative Felters - based in Thames area. Contact Christine Taylor Ph/fax 07 866 3538
Resource Library	Videos, DVDs and CDs. Contact Robin Gardiner, 237 Clifton Rd, Te Awanga, Hastings 4102 Ph/fax 06 875 1216
Library Books	Wairoa Library / Study bags via Delegates. Contact your local Delegate for information.