Creative Weaving workshop

Discover the world of weaving! Learn how simple it can be to get started, while you're guided in exploring creative possibilities and free-from techniques. A fun, laidback day, finding your own creative flow among good company and plenty of yarn. 

Over and under, up and down, in and out. Weaving is, at its heart, a simple and highly approachable craft - the most direct route from yarn to fabric. But it’s the very simplicity of this framework that creates endless possibilities for elaboration - from dazzling levels of technical complexity, to inspired examples of free-form self-expression. 

This workshop will provide you with an introduction to the fundamentals of weaving, a rigid heddle loom that is warped and ready for your weaving journey, and an experience that emphasises finding your own creative voice in weaving. You will leave with an artistic woven piece  - perhaps a small scarf or wall hanging, a detailed handbook, and a tool kit of weaving techniques and inspiration. Perfect for beginners, and anyone looking to learn and explore.

Experience needed: none

Ages

• 15 and up

• 10 - 14 year olds welcome if accompanied by a participating adult who can provide supervision (both child and adult must purchase tickets) 

Supplied during workshop

• Rigid Heddle Loom - pre-wrapped with 8 ply wool yarn (or acrylic if requested)

• Various weaving accessories

Included to take home

• Creative Weaving booklet

• Whatever is worked onto the loom!

To bring along

• Yarn for weaving (~100 m, details will be provided)

• Optional: Stash remnants, leftovers, and odds and sods – to share with the class, e.g. those unwanted novelty yarns 

Optional to purchase

• Yarn variety pack 

Participants will leave with

• A detailed booklet with instructions and photographs, covering the content of the class and additional background

• A resources list 

• A woven creative piece, such as a wall hanging or small scarf - participants will be encouraged to work at their own pace and introduced to creative freeform techniques.