Hand Weaving Summer School - Nottingham Trent University

Description

Immerse yourself in the rhythmic art of hand weaving and unleash your creativity. Whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced weaver looking for a refresh, this summer school will teach you how to design, craft, and create beautiful handwoven fabric on a state-of-the-art ARM Touch 60 Loom. From threading your warp to weaving intricate patterns, you’ll experiment with texture, colour, and yarn to bring your ideas to life. Get hands-on with vibrant fibres, discover the magic of the loom, and craft a tactile masterpiece for interiors, fashion, or even textile art. This course is your chance to learn how to weave with like-minded people whilst creating a stunning finished piece and leaving with the skills to keep weaving. This course will focus on design in woven textiles, and you will learn the fundamentals of weaving, including making a warp and setting up a loom. You will have access to NTU’s extensive yarn store to select and choose from a wide range of fibres to experiment with and make samples. You’ll apply the techniques you have learnt to make woven cloth for interiors/upholstery, for fashion, or to create a contemporary woven textile art piece. During this course, you will: • Explore the basics of hand weaving, from warp to weave. • Dive into the yarn store to handpick fibres that speak to your style. • Design and craft a warp that bursts with your creative vision. • Be introduced to warp making and learn to wind a warp onto a loom. • Thread your loom and weave sample ideas before designing and weaving your final piece. By the end of the course, you’ll walk away with a completed handwoven masterpiece, alongside an exciting new set of weaving skills. You’ll enjoy a mix of group workshops and hands-on one-to-one support, surrounded by colour, texture, and creativity. With yarn in your hands and the rhythmic hum of looms, every moment will feel inspiring; every experience is as tactile as it is transformative. Tutor profile: Taylor Cowton is the Technical Specialist in Weave at Nottingham Trent University. She completed her BA Hons in Textile Design at NTU and her enthusiasm for weaving led to a promotion to Senior Technician, where she took on responsibilities such as mentoring students and handling complex technical aspects of the workshops. In 2023, Taylor advanced to Technical Specialist, where she now manages the technical operations of the weave workshop and collaborates with academic staff to ensure high-quality education. Taylor’s role combines traditional and modern weaving techniques, offering students a well-rounded learning experience. She provides detailed instruction in hand weaving, including loom setup, pattern creation, and various techniques. Taylor also creates her own woven designs, crafting scarves, cushions, and tote bags and you can view her work here. Level: Beginner Entry requirement: No weave experience is required, although you must have an enthusiasm for creativity. Experienced weavers are welcome. You must be over the age of 18 in order to attend this course.

What's included in the price?

This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University city campus. Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course. You will also need to bring with you: • A notepad and pen. • Scissors. • Any images or examples of woven fabric that inspire you, for discussion. On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance, which will further enhance your CV.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

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Nottingham Trent University

with Craft Courses since 2015

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