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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Double Weave

 Saturday 30th September 2025

"Double Weave"

Rheged

Redhills, Penrith CA11 0DQ

Learn how to weave two layers of fabric at the same time. Create tubes, pockets and double width fabric on a 4 shaft table loom. This will be a day of sampling this interesting technique

Beginners welcome but if you already weave this will cover all the technical information you need to know

To Book

Cost £80 inc all materials

Tel: 01768 868000

www.rheged.com

Double Weave

 Thursday 11th September 2025

"Double Weave"

Farfield Mill

Sedbergh

Learn how to weave two layers of fabric at the same time. Create tubes, pockets and double width fabric on a 4 shaft table loom. This will be a day of sampling this interesting technique

Beginners welcome but if you already weave this will cover all the technical information you need to know

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

Contact- 015396 21958

http://www.farfieldmill.org/

Become a Weaver

 "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 £160 inc all materials

Tel: 01768 868000

www.rheg

Get Weaving

 Tues/Fri 30th Sept- 3rd Oct 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 more experience weavers can develop their skills further 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 £485 residential/£330 non-residential

Contact- 01768 776276

www.highamhall.com

Become a Weaver

 Sat/Sun 11th/12th October 2025

"Become a Weaver"

Shambellie House,

Dumfries

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.

To book, Cost £140 including refreshments and lunch. Plus £10 for materials pay on the day.

Contact- 01387 4400821

Shambellie House, New Abbey, Dumfries, DG2 8HQ

www.sha

Become a Weaver

Thurs/Fri 16th/17th October 2025

"Become a Weaver"

Farfield Mill

Sedbergh

This popular two day workshop is designed to teach you how to warp up or dress your loom on the first day before moving on to experimenting with colour, texture and pattern on the second day. It is aimed at both those who have bought looms and would like to learn to warp up or those thinking of buying. Jan will have the warps prepared but will explain how you prepare a warp using a warping board. if you have an Ashford tabletop four or eight shaft loom or similar and you would like to bring it please check direct with Jan that it is suitable.

To book, cost £150 plus £5 on the day for materials.

Contact- 015396 21958

www.farfieldmill.org

Become a Weaver

Sat/Sun 25th/26th October 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 £160 inc all materials

Tel: 01768 868000

www.rheged.com

Tartan Weaving

Saturday 1st November 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

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