Spinning Yarn

Name:  Marion Wheatland
Business Name:  Fancy Spinning a Yarn?
Address:  13 Vivienne Avenue, Boronia  VIC
PC:  3155
Phone:  03 9761 3554
Mobile:  0409 250 969
Email: marionwheatland@hotmail.com 
Web Address: www.spinningayarn.com.au

SELF
Q.  Tell us something about you – your philosophy, your lifestyle, your ethics, your hobbies etc.
A.   Canadian by birth and Australian by heart, I have always had a leaning to things of history and culture.  When living temporarily in the Bush (Mulwala), I decided to learn something that had always attracted me – spinning wool.  This I did, and also achieved my Woolclassing Certificate from the Melbourne College of Textiles.  The move back to Melbourne took away any shearing sheds, so when a fellow worker (at my new job) asked me to teach her to spin, I realised that I was meant to have a different kind of wool class! 

BUSINESS DETAILS
Q.   What is it that your spinning yarn business does?
A.   In my business, I teach the spinning of fibre, mainly wool, do demonstrations and guest speaking spots, hold several monthly social spinning days, organise trips and outings and nurture all students on a regular basis. We are beginning to venture in to the world of weekend markets, as well as attempting felting and dyeing, all at student request. I have wheels, parts & accessories, and spun yarn for sale.

Q.   What makes your spinning yarn business unique?
A.   I bring with me the wheel, equipment and materials for each student, so that neither the student or the venue has to. 

MARKETING
Q.   What is the most important Marketing/Networking tool/strategy your spinning yarn business has had success with?
A.   A photo in the local free paper (Boronia The Basin Community News). They always seem to be interested in things of a local nature. Being resident here in Boronia gives me that advantage! Being seen out and about at various Historical venues is also extra exposure of value. Gulf Station has been particularly welcoming. 

SUPPORT
Q.   What is it you are looking for as a member of HBBA?
A.   Guidance and instruction, networking and specific help on various issues. 

Q.   What is it you can offer to HBBA members?
A.   Help to others in whatever way I am able. 

Q.   How do you envisage demonstrating your support and loyalty to the association of HBBA?
A.   Attend and support events, as available.