Sat 29th March 2025
The Eden Workshop at the Appleby Hub
Appleby
This class is perfect for beginners but weavers with alittle more experience will learning to use colour, texture and pattern creatively
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 £79 inc all materials, refreshments and lunch.
Contact Jane 07683 51640
Clasped Weft Weaving"
Shambellie House,
Dumfries
Clasped weft is a brilliant technique to learn even if you only have a basic rigid heddle loom as it enables you to have two colours across the width of the loom. However in this workshop we will be able to combine twill patterns on a 4 shaft table loom to create a unique woven piece. This will suit beginners and weavers wanting to develop their skills further, as Jan will show you how to manipulate the weft thread within the structure. The looms will be 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
.Become a Weaver"
Farfield MillSat/Sun 26th/27th April 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
Mon/Thurs 6th/8th May 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
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
Sat/Sun 24th/25th May 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
Sun 8th June 2025
Classic Tweed Weaving"
Rheged
Redhills, Penrith CA11 0DQ
Join Jan for a day of weaving on a 4 shaft table loom and learn to weave a classic Tweed associated with Harris Tweed.
Twill has many variations, but all are characterised by the diagonal lines formed in the weave structure. Herringbone being the most recognisable, Jan will teach you one of these patterns.
This will suit absolute beginners but also weavers wanting to develop their skills further, as Jan will show you how to create new patterns within the structure. Taking the mystery out of pattern reading . The aim of the day is you will go home with your own unique piece of tweed
Looms will be set up and ready to go on the day with all materials included
To Book
Cost £75 inc all materials
Tel: 01768 868000
Wednesday 11th June 2025
" Tweed Weaving"
The Eden Workshop at the Appleby Hub
Appleby
This class is perfect for beginners but weavers with alittle more experience will enjoy experimenting with this traditional twill patterns to create a unique piece of tweed.
Twill has many variations, but all are characterised by the diagonal lines formed in the weave structure. Herringbone being the most recognisable, Jan will teach you one of these patterns.
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 £79 inc all materials, refreshments and lunch.
Contact Jane 07683 51640
