UPCOMING CLASSES, 2025
Between now and the end of the year, I’ve been lucky enough to be asked to teach in Portarlington (a 1 hour 45 min drive from Melbourne CBD) at Yarn Me Calm, and in Hobart (Tasmania) at Bombed Yarns!
I’m so excited for these classes, and can’t wait to teach you all. Links for booking are below. Please note that the links to the classes will take you to the respective host websites (Yarn Me Calm and Bombed Yarns), so make sure that you’re clicking the right link!
August classes in Portarlington
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Learn to Hand Dye yarn!
Join Tess from Fluff and Nonsense on the 30th August at Yarn Me Calm and learn how to dye your very own 8ply Australian Merino.
When:
30th August 2025 from 10am - 3pm
Where:
40 Geelong Rd, Portarlington VIC 3223
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Learn to Knit Socks
Participants will be given a copy of Basic Nonsense Socks courtesy of Tess as part of the cost of the class. Tess will demonstrate cast ons, heel flaps/turning and gussets, and methods of closing toes. Tess will also discuss pros and cons of different fibres used for sock yarns.
When:
31st August 2025 from 10am - 3pm
Where:
40 Geelong Rd Portarlington VIC 3223
September classes in Hobart
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Learn to Knit In the Round!
Do Double Pointed Needles confuse you? Is Magic Loop a conundrum? Why do you need to bother with gauge swatches?
Come to Tess' class, and learn all the basics of knitting in the round! You'll be feeling comfortable with knitting in the round in no time.
When:
Sep 27, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Where:
Bombed Yarns Studio, INSIDE the old warehouse, 16 Smith St, North Hobart TAS 7000, Australia -
Cable Crash Course
Feeling intimidated by cables? You won't be after this class.
If you can knit in the round, you can knit cables. We love them - they add texture and an element of sophistication to your projects. They are also SO much easier than you think. You'll have fun and learn something new all at once!
When:
Sep 27, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Where:
Bombed Yarns Studio, INSIDE the old warehouse, 16 Smith St, North Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
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Learn to Dye Yarn!
Have you always wanted to dye yarn, but not really been sure about where to start? Come to Tess' class and she'll teach you all the basics!
Students will learn about basic colour theory, dye composition and “splitting”.
When:Sep 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Where:
Bombed Yarns Studio, INSIDE the old warehouse, 16 Smith St, North Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
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Lino Printing Workshop
Learn how to carve your own designs and to print your own art!
In this 3 hour class, you will be given the opportunity to test different tools and carving surfaces, as well as carve out your own lino image. You can choose to create your own print of the Yarn Chicken (pictured), or bring a few inspirational images of your own.
When:
Sep 28, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Where:
Bombed Yarns Studio, INSIDE the old warehouse, 16 Smith St, North Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
I love teaching. I love getting folks excited about learning new techniques, and helping you work through the bumps in the road!
I do travel to teach, so if you are a yarn store or local mill and want to hire me for workshops, please contact me directly at fluffandnonsenseyarn@gmail.com