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Beginners Weaving Workshop in Brighton

Beginners Weaving

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Description

Weave Your Own Wall Hanging Workshop. "Weaving is the perfect hobby, when you start weaving any negative thoughts or anxieties are washed away, as you get into the flow!" You will learn the basics of weaving during a 3-hour workshop with Me, Siobhan the founder of Shiv Textiles, a Brighton-based sustainable textiles studio. Create your own wonderful woven wall hanging in this beginner's class. Working on a small handheld frame loom, you'll learn how to start and finish weaves, explore different fibres and craft a range of simple and effective techniques. All the uniques yarns you will use, are deadstock from British mills, making your creation fully sustainable! Using your hands to create something is super important even more so in this modern age when everyone is working on computers or are on their phones. Research shows that making things by hand is great for decreasing stress, relieving anxiety and improving mental health. Get inspired before the workshop. Customers will receive links to download their copy of my "Weaving for Beginners" Ebook. You can find this link in the thank you page of the checkout, along with an emailed link that will last for 30 days. All levels, abilities, and children over the ages of 10 are welcome. Workshop details: Time - 11am - 2pm (3 hours approx) Location - Shiv Textiles, Rodhus - 16-30 Hollingdean Road, Brighton, BN2 4AA All materials provided

What's included in the price?

The ticket price includes a complimentary drink & sweet treats. All materials provided. Attendees receive 20% discount on Shiv Textiles products during the workshop including Home Weaving Kits.

Duration

3 hours

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Shiv Textiles

with Craft Courses since 2019

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Sustainable Textiles Studio in Brighton, weaving colourful fabrics for fashion & interior from post consumer waste. Focusing to minimise ecological damage while maximising the efficiency in production processes. Producing locally while inspiring and investing in creative community-driven workshops. Creating and promoting traditional craftwork in textiles.

Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Teenagers
Children
Christmas
Suitable for all abilities
Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
School holiday workshops & activities
Easter
Weekends
Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
Father's Day
Tutor can travel
Suitable for beginners
Mother's Day
Hen dos
Public transport
Romantic
Stag dos
UK Holiday
Corporate days out & team building

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Venue

16-30, Hollingdean Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 4AA

Price:

£45.00

Duration:

3 hours

Time:

11:00 - 14:00

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Reviews

All maker's reviews

14 Apr 24'

Sally, Jane and Mel reviewed: Beginners Weaving Workshop in Brighton

"Booked this course with two friends. We had a fantastic time. Siobhan explained what we need to do in clear and simple terms. She was quick to come and help us individually when we had issues. Great choice of yarns, and cookies and cake! We all loved our final wall hangings. Would highly recommend"

16 Jan 21'

Andrew McNaughton reviewed: Weaving Kit with large frame loom, instruction booklet and yarns.

"Large loom - very impressed with the quality of this simple and practical loom. Siobhan's enthusiastic service has been kind and encouraging. Friends are already wanting to have a go so I hope that leads to more happy weavers."

14 Feb 20'

Gerry reviewed: Beginners Weaving Workshop in Brighton

"I took my sister-in-law to the class as a birthday present for her. It was a great success and we really enjoyed the creative time we had. Siobhan is really welcoming and a very good teacher. There was lots of 1-2-1 time, Siobhan gave us tips and ideas with a large selection of beautiful yarns to use. A lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon."

12 Feb 20'

Emma Miles reviewed: Beginners Weaving Workshop in Brighton

"I went along to the weaving course with my 11 year old daughter. We had a lovely afternoon making mini wall hangings in a very cool creative space."

22 Jan 20'

Sioux Watchorn reviewed: Beginners Weaving Workshop in Brighton

"Siobhan was very friendly and welcoming, even though we turned up late. She gave good instructions and, with a relatively small group, she was able to offer one to one support for those of us a little slow on the uptake. Not anything Siobhan could control but the other weavers were pretty miserable but our group of 4 had a whale of a time weaving and drinking (tea for some and prosecco for the others). I was really pleased with what I went away with and all in all had a fabulous time. My only constructive criticism and advice for Siobhan would be the workshop gets very cold. We were fully wrapped up and still shivering so I would recommend some more heaters!"

Shiv Textiles responded:

"Thanks for your review and thanks for coming. I love sharing my love of textiles with others. I don't think the other students on the course were miserable, they just didn't know each other. Weaving takes a lot of conscious, some students end up working in silents as they find it easier. I'm so sorry you were cold, the heater was at the other end of the room. For my next workshop, I will make sure there is another heaters at the other end of the room. Thanks again for your helpful feedback. Kind regards Siobhan"

26 Nov 19'

Hannah reviewed: Beginners Weaving Workshop in Brighton

"Thoroughly recommend! Was so lovely to do something different. Shiv was a great teacher, really patient and clear with her instructions. I went with friends and we all felt a great sense of achievement with our finished product. Some of us made wall hangings and others made coasters. Would definitely recommend if you fancy doing something creative. Thanks again Shiv!"

31 Jul 19'

Steven Haw reviewed: Beginners Weaving Workshop in Brighton

"My wife and I spent a sweet afternoon with our hand looms at Shiv’s weaving workshop recently. We enjoyed therapeutic, chilled and productive process and we were really happy with our unique wall hangings that reflected our totally different styles. I’d definitely recommend this as an unusual and interesting weekend activity."

8 Jul 19'

Carmen Danahar reviewed: Beginners Weaving Workshop in Brighton

"Amazing! Shiv was attentive, patient and knowledgeable! I was with a group of friends and in a short time we were all completely focused and excited practising our new skill. The whole experience was so much fun but also massively therapeutic and a welcome break from every day life! Shiv is extremely talented and it was brilliant to get a chance to see some of her environmentally conscious and ethical handmade products and to look around her studio. It was lovely to enjoy a Prosecco with friends and have something at the end that I had made. Perfect afternoon."

8 Jul 19'

Anna Kennedy reviewed: Beginners Weaving Workshop in Brighton

"Being terrible at knitting I wasn't sure I'd be able to exit Shiv's workshop with a finished piece... however Shiv was amazing at explaining each step and the looms she provided were excellent for keeping my weave consistent. I was so absorbed in my weaving that the time seemed to melt away. The art is so mindful and something I will rebook with my friends to do again! Any excuse to weave - a birthday, hen do, or just as something creative to do at the weekend! Thank you for a fabulous afternoon Shiv!"

8 Jul 19'

Beth Fraser reviewed: Beginners Weaving Workshop in Brighton

"Really friendly atmosphere. I found some parts of the weaving quite tricky, but there was a good balance of group teaching and one to one so we managed to get the hang of it! Great way to spend an afternoon."

8 Jul 19'

Anna Forsythe reviewed: Beginners Weaving Workshop in Brighton

"Went with a couple of friends, and had such a lovely time! Could have easily gone alone as all were so friendly. Was great to be guided through something creative and with my hands and then get to go home with what I had made. We got to choose our technique, colours and fabrics. Shiv is a babe host, and clearly talented at what she does (she showed us her loom and how she makes all her beautiful fabrics) We had prosecco during, but others were happy with tea - highly recommended for an afternoon in Brighton!"