Tutor Angela Pawlyn
10am - 4pm
(Lunch provided 12.30 - 1.00pm)
This one-day workshop is designed for complete beginners and those with some experience
Workshop Details
Gain an insight into this fascinating craft by weaving on two types of table loom. You will be able to spend about 2 hours weaving on a four-shaft loom and the rest of the day on a rigid heddle loom. On the four-shaft loom you will experiment with the type of weaving used for fabrics. On the rigid heddle loom you will find out what is involved in weaving a floor rug or a small picture.
The rigid heddle loom will be set up so the weft will completely cover the warp (the threads on the loom). You can produce stripes and spots using two colours. Alternatively, you could experiment with techniques needed to produce a simple picture.
The 4-shaft loom will be set up with the warp closer together, so it contributes to the design and produces a balanced weave. You will start by lifting two shafts at a time to produce diagonal lines and zigzags. The lifting sequence can then be changed to produce diamonds and many other patterns. The samples can be made up into small bags or used as mats. You will see examples of a few of the many types of weaving that can be woven on these looms
Skills & Techniques Covered
Materials
Materials are not included in your booking fee. The tutor will supply all materials. The approximate cost of these will be £5 payable on the day. The tutor will donate the sum to one of the school’s charities.
Students Please Bring
Notebook
10am - 4pm
(Lunch provided 12.30 - 1.00pm)
This one-day workshop is designed for complete beginners and those with some experience
Workshop Details
Gain an insight into this fascinating craft by weaving on two types of table loom. You will be able to spend about 2 hours weaving on a four-shaft loom and the rest of the day on a rigid heddle loom. On the four-shaft loom you will experiment with the type of weaving used for fabrics. On the rigid heddle loom you will find out what is involved in weaving a floor rug or a small picture.
The rigid heddle loom will be set up so the weft will completely cover the warp (the threads on the loom). You can produce stripes and spots using two colours. Alternatively, you could experiment with techniques needed to produce a simple picture.
The 4-shaft loom will be set up with the warp closer together, so it contributes to the design and produces a balanced weave. You will start by lifting two shafts at a time to produce diagonal lines and zigzags. The lifting sequence can then be changed to produce diamonds and many other patterns. The samples can be made up into small bags or used as mats. You will see examples of a few of the many types of weaving that can be woven on these looms
Skills & Techniques Covered
- basic weaving vocabulary (including “What is a heddle!)
- understanding the difference between balanced weave and weft-faced weave
- weaving twill patterns
- keeping edges neat when using two shuttles
- finishing off weaving
Materials
Materials are not included in your booking fee. The tutor will supply all materials. The approximate cost of these will be £5 payable on the day. The tutor will donate the sum to one of the school’s charities.
Students Please Bring
Notebook