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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4 Shaft Pinwheel and Dogtooth Weaving

Sat 13th January 2024

“4 Shaft Pinwheel and Dogtooth Weaving”

The Eden Workshop at the Appleby Hub

Appleby

Tow classic patterns in one

The dogtooth is a traditional tweed pattern we’re all familiar with and a miniature pinwheel design will be explored in this workshop 

Jan will provide all the technical support and a huge range of colours to experiment with on the day 

Looms will be set up ready for you to create your own unique scarf length 

All materials included

To book -

Cost £79 inc all materials, refreshments  and lunch

Contact Jane 07683 51640

www.theedenworkshop.co.uk

Get Weaving

 Thursday/Sun 18th/21st January 2024

"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

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

To book, cost £365residential/£255 non-residential

Contact- 01768 776276

www.highamhall.com

Get Weaving

 Sun/Wed 4th/7th February 2024

"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

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

To book, cost £365residential/£255 non-residential

Contact- 01768 776276

www.highamhall.com

Become a Weaver

 Sat/Sun 10th/11th February 2024

"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 £140 inc all materials

Tel: 01768 868000

www.rheged.com

Tartan Weaving

 Sat 17th February 2024

"Tartan Weaving"

Creation Mill CIC

Langholm

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 - booking not open yet 

cost £75 incl all materials, refreshments & lunch

www.creationmill.org 

Tartan Weaving

 Thurs 22nd February 2024

"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 £70 plus £5 on the day for materials

Contact- 015396 21958

http://www.farfieldmill.org/

Become a Weaver

 Thurs/Fri 14th/15th March 2024

"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 table top 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 £140 plus £5 on the day for materials

Contact- 015396 21958

www.farfieldmill.org

Herringbone Tweed

Sat 23rd March 2024

 "Herringbone Tweed"

Rheged

Redhills, Penrith CA11 0DQ

This class is perfect for beginners but weavers with alittle more experience will enjoy experimenting with this traditional Herringbone technique to create your own unique piece of tweed

Come and enjoy a day weaving on a 4 shaft table loom. The looms will be set up and ready to go on the day

This tweed is suitable for cushions , bags, purses or any of your own sewing projects.

To Book 

Cost £70 inc all materials

Tel: 01768 868000

www.rheged.com