Jan has over 30 years experience in the textile field working in Higher Education running a Constructed Textile Resource at University of Cumbria, formally Cumbria Institute of the Arts. She is well accustomed to getting the very best out of students having worked with BA and MA students studying Contemporary Applied Arts, so is now able to...

Jan has over 30 years experience in the textile field working in Higher Education running a Constructed Textile Resource at University of Cumbria, formally Cumbria Institute of the Arts. She is well accustomed to getting the very best out of students having worked with BA and MA students studying Contemporary Applied Arts, so is now able to offer specialised weave courses for a wide range of abilities.

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Get Weaving

 
Thurs/Sun 16th/19th January 2025

Get Weaving"

Higham Hall

Bassenthwaite Lake

Cockermouth

Higham Hall is a beautiful residential independent college. They pride themselves on creating a relaxed environment for learning. Charming surrounds and outstanding food.

Introduction to weaving, exploring the use of colour and texture. On the is course you'll learn to set up a 4 shaft table loom and be able to follow weaving patterns

Weavers can also learn new patterns under the guidance of Jan to develop there weaving skills further

A 4 Shaft Ashford table loom will be provided and a small charge will be made for materials


To book, cost £410residential/£285 non-residential

Contact- 01768 776276

www.highamhall.com

Become a Weaver

 Sat/Sun 25th/26th 2025

Become a Weaver"

Rheged

Redhills, Penrith CA11 0DQ

You may know the basics, maybe set up your own loom and woven some patterns and need a refresher or have never woven before and would love to have a go.

This two day course will take you through the whole process of winding a warp and dressing a loom to weaving cloth. Jan will provide you with all the tips, tricks and techniques to ease your journey into weaving.

All materials provided.

To Book

Cost £150 inc all materials

Tel: 01768 868000

www.rheged.com

Get Weaving

 Sun/Wed 2nd/5th February 2025

“Get Weaving"

Higham Hall

Bassenthwaite Lake

Cockermouth

Higham Hall is a beautiful residential independent college. They pride themselves on creating a relaxed environment for learning. Charming surrounds and outstanding food.

Introduction to weaving, exploring the use of colour and texture. On the is course you'll learn to set up a 4 shaft table loom and be able to follow weaving patterns

Also weavers wanting to explore new patterns under the guidance of Jan 

A 4 Shaft Ashford table loom will be provided and a small charge will be made for materials

To book, cost £410residential/£285 non-residential

Contact- 01768 776276

www.highamhall.com

Tartan Weaving

 
Sat 15th February 2025

Tartan Weaving"

Rheged

Redhills, Penrith CA11 0DQ

This class is perfect for beginners but weavers with alittle more experience will also enjoy this course.

Come and enjoy a day weaving a Tartan scarf using a 4 shaft table loom. Explore classic Tartan weaving patterns and go home with a lovely scarf.

Jan will have the looms set up and ready to go on the day.

To Book

Cost £75 inc all materials

Tel: 01768 868000

www.rheged.com

Tartan Weaving

 Sat 22nd February 2025

Tartan Weaving"

Shambellie House,

Dumfries

This class is perfect for beginners but weavers with alittle more experience will also enjoy this course.

Come and enjoy a day weaving a Tartan scarf using a 4 shaft table loom. Explore classic Tartan weaving patterns and go home with a lovely scarf.

Jan will have the looms set up and ready to go on the day.

To book, Cost £80 including refreshments and lunch. Plus £5 for materials pay on the day.

Contact- 01387 4400821

Shambellie House, New Abbey, Dumfries, DG2 8HQ

www.shambelliehouse.org

Tartan Weaving

 
Thurs 20th February 2025

“Tartan Weaving"

Farfield Mill

Sedbergh

This class is perfect for beginners but weavers with alittle more experience will also enjoy this course.

Come and enjoy a day weaving a Tartan scarf using a 4 shaft table loom. Explore classic Tartan weaving patterns and go home with a lovely scarf.

Jan will have the looms set up and ready to go on the day.

To book, cost £75 plus £5 on the day for materials.

Contact- 015396 21958

http://www.farfieldmill.org/

Colour, Texture & Pattern


Sat 1st March 2025

“ Colour Texture and Pattern Weaving"

Rheged

Redhills, Penrith CA11 0DQ

Jan will have her Ashford tabletop four shaft looms all warped up ready for you to weave a scarf width & length. She will provide patterns, lots of coloured yarn to enjoy a day weaving. This one is both highly addictive and therapeutic with the repetitive action of firing the shuttle back & forth. It's suitable for those totally new to weaving as well as those wishing to hone their skills on pattern reading

To Book

Cost £75 inc all materials.

Tel: 01768 868000

www.rheged.c

Colour,Texture &Pattern

Thurs 27th March 2025

Colour Texture and Pattern Weaving"

Farfield Mill

Sedbergh

Jan will have her Ashford tabletop four shaft looms all warped up ready for you to weave a scarf width & length. She will provide patterns, lots of coloured yarn to enjoy a day weaving. This one is both highly addictive and therapeutic with the repetitive action of firing the shuttle back & forth. It's suitable for those totally new to weaving as well as those wishing to hone their skills on pattern reading.

To book, cost £75 plus £5 on the day for materials.

Contact- 015396 21958

http://www.farfieldmill.org/