Introduction to Table Loom Weaving, Crawley Village Hall, Hampshire - Two Day Workshop
Description
A two day workshop for beginners between 10am - 4pm in the light filled, spacious setting of Crawley Village Hall in Hampshire. Table Looms are used for weaving finer cloth, i.e., scarves, tea towels, and lengths of fabric for fashion and furnishing. Setting up the loom and weaving on it is a more complex process than frame loom weaving which is why the workshop takes place over two days. 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 You will be provided with all the materials you will need for the workshop however if you have any material at home that you would like to experiment with then please feel free to bring them along. Please bring a packed lunch. PARKING & ARRIVAL Crawley Village Hall, Crawley, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2PR Please arrive in good time to ensure you have time to park before the workshop begins. Reserved car parking is limited to four spaces indicated in an area opposite the main ramped entrance to the Hall and is on a first come, first served basis. There are also two car parking spaces available for the disabled immediately adjacent to the ramp. Parking is permitted on the main street but care must be taken not to block any entrances to residents’ drives. (No cars may be parked FOR ANY REASON on the access road to the Cottages located at the rear of the Hall. This restriction also applies to the parking areas and circulation space in front of the Cottages. The workshop will take place in Wren Hall, located within the main village hall. I like to start promptly as there is quite a lot to go through, but if you do find you are running late, please don't worry, once i've got everyone started off i'll be able to get you up to speed with the rest of the group fairly quickly. I look forward to meeting you soon but if you have any questions beforehand, please feel free to contact me. 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.
What's included in the price?
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. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available throughout both days.
Duration
12 hours
Cancellation policy
Non-refundable - Refunds are not available
Maker
ELKA is a weaving and natural dye studio based in Hampshire. Ellie spent a large part of her childhood living abroad and travelling. The vibrant markets of the Middle and Far East triggered her passion for colour, texture and pattern and this influence is expressed through her textiles. She completed both her BA in Textile Design, specialising in woven textiles, and MA in Design for Textile Futures at Central St Martins College of Art and Design, graduating in 2006. After graduating, she moved back to Winchester to set up her weaving business which she has been running full time since 2015. In 2018 Claudia (Ellie's mum) started working with the business to produce naturally dyed yarns for Ellie to weave with, and to sell on our website. If you are too far afield to join us on an in-person workshop, we have a growing range of online self-paced courses which have been designed to get you confidently weaving and natural dyeing from you home.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Limited mobility
- Easter
- Stag dos
- Father's Day
- Evenings
- Mother's Day
- Hen dos
- Romantic
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- UK Holiday
- Parking provided
- Christmas
- Suitable for beginners
- Corporate days out & team building
FAQs
None at all! This course is suitable for complete beginners, and those with little experience who are looking for a refresher.
