LEARN TO WEAVE
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WEAVING TASTER DAY
10am to 1pm - £60
Spend a morning weaving your own wool tweed fabric with a variety of twill patterns for a perfect introduction to an absorbing and limitless craft.
Your loom for the day will be set up ready for you to begin experimenting with colour and pattern, the fabric will be yours to take away and can be used as a scarf, wall-hanging or sewn into something of your choice.
No experience is needed and the workshop is suitable for all age groups.
All equipment and materials will be provided, along with refreshments.
Weaving Taster Day
Saturday 11th July
WEAVE A TARTAN SCARF
10am to 4pm - £120
This new one day workshop allows the student to weave their own tartan scarf.
The loom will be prepared in advance and after a short period of practice in handling the shuttle and learning about changing colours, the remainder of the day will be given over to creating your own unique tartan scarf in beautifully soft lambswool.
No previous experience is required and the class is suitable for all ages.
Once your booking has been made, you will be contacted for your colour preferences but, please note, you will be weaving a simple four colour tartan, not a recognised clan tartan.
Weave A Tartan Scarf
Saturday 8th August
WEAVE WITH COLOUR
One day workshop
10am to 4pm - £120
Delve into this new beginners' class where colour is king! If you have ever stared at a wall of yarn and wanted to use every single colour, this is the class for you.
You will learn the basics of colour theory in textiles by actually doing it rather than from a dry textbook; this beginner-friendly session is all about playing with your palette and seeing how threads transform on the loom.
Students will craft a vibrant series of bespoke lambswool samples - a mini collection in glowing technicolour that is as soft as it is striking. Whether you choose to turn them into a unique finished project or frame them as a standalone art piece, students will leave with something truly special.
Exploring Colour Theory
Saturday 12th September
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WEEKEND WEAVING WORKSHOP
Two day workshop
10am to 4pm both days - £260
This class is suitable for beginners, those with some basic knowledge or those who have woven in the past but would like a refresher session.
Over two days, students will learn to wind a warp, dress the loom and weave a length of fabric. You will learn about good shuttle handling, finishing techniques for your woven cloth and if time allows, the basics of pattern drafting will also be introduced.
You will be assisted to design your own fabric, perhaps focusing on one of the subjects from the other classes, or an idea of your own. Materials will be provided to help in the design process so each piece of fabric can be as unique as the student weaving it.
Weekend Weaving Workshop
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th October
PRIVATE WEAVING TUITION
Private tuition for individuals who prefer to work alone or with a friend, or groups of friends that would like a class for a special occasion (e.g. birthday, hen party) can be arranged.
Maximum class size is 6 people.
Workshops can be held at my studio in Swinton, at the student’s own home, or in another mutually agreed venue within a radius of 100 miles. I’ll still provide all the materials but you’ll need to budget to cover my travel expenses of 45p/mile.