2 Day Introduction to Table Loom Weaving, Kings Somborne, Hampshire
A two day workshop for beginners between 10am - 4pm, Kings Somborne Village Hall, Hampshire.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
The course price includes two days of guided tuition, use of the looms and all materials including yarns and a selection of fibres including organic cotton, bamboo, flax and hemp.
You will be given your own clear workshop handouts to take away with you.
WHAT TO EXPECT
This is quite an intense workshop and there is a lot to take in over the two days, especially on day one, but everything you learn is supported with a handout of clear notes which is yours to make notes on and take home.
DAY ONE: Planning your warp and setting up your loom.
- The basic principles and terminology of weaving.
- How to plan and make a warp, wind it onto your loom and thread the loom up.
DAY TWO: Patterns and weaving.
- Looking at and documenting patterns.
- Lots of weaving!
Please be aware that people learn at very different paces, something you find very simple, another might really struggle to understand and vice versa.
You will be encouraged to support your fellow group members whilst working at your own pace. It is important that you don't worry about what stage other people are on as this will only hold you back.
I will ensure that by the end of the two days you will take home a series of woven samples.
There are never more than four people per workshop to ensure you receive as much guidance as you need.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and for those with a little experience that would like a refresher.
Please let us know of any special needs prior to booking so we can discuss all possible options with you.
WHAT TO BRING
I will provide hot drinks and biscuits all day but please do bring a pack lunch with you.
You will be provided with all the materials you will need for the workshop however if you have any materials at home that you would like to experiment with then please feel free to bring them along.
PARKING & ARRIVAL
Recreation Ground, Romsey Road, King's Somborne, Stockbridge, SO20 6PP
There is plenty of free parking directly outside the village hall.
Directions:
Located on the A3057, just 2 miles from Stockbridge and within easy driving distance of Winchester, Andover, Salisbury, Romsey and Southampton.
Situated next to the Recreation Ground, off Romsey Road, King's Somborne, SO20 6PP with ample free car parking available.
Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure you have time to grab a cuppa and settle in before the workshop begins.
We look forward to meeting you soon but if you have any questions beforehand, please feel free to contact us.
ABOUT YOUR TUTOR
Ellie Fisher is a textile designer with a foundation in textiles from Winchester School of Art and a BA and MA from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design.
With over 20 years of weaving experience she is passionate about sharing her love of textiles.