Introduction to Inkle Loom Weaving Workshop, Crawley Village Hall, Hampshire
Description
A day-long inkle weaving workshop for beginners between 10am - 4pm in the light filled, spacious setting of Crawley Village Hall in Hampshire. Inkle looms are used to produce woven bands that can be used as bag straps, guitar straps, shoe laces, hat bands and decorative trim, just to name a few! This is a wonderful and practical style of weaving that can be easily grasped in a day. The looms are small, light weight and portable, making them a great choice for taking away on trips, moving around the house, or tucking out of the way. WHAT TO EXPECT The workshop will teach you the basic principles and terminology of weaving on an inkle loom, and you will weave a band. We will cover the following: - How to pick the best yarns for weaving - How to plan your warp (all the tension threads that are wound on to the loom before weaving begins) - How to dress the loom (prepare the loom for weaving) - Lots of weaving! - How to secure your band and remove it from the loom Spaces are limited to ensure you receive as much guidance as you need. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those that have a little experience and would like a refresher. You will have the opportunity to buy a loom at the the end of the workshop and you will find a comprehensive list of suppliers in the resources section of your handout. WHAT TO BRING If you have a use for your weaving in mind, like a band for your favourite hat for example, you may wish to bring the hat along so that you can colour match. 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?
WHAT'S INCLUDED The course price includes 6 hours of guided tuition, use of the looms and all materials including yarns and fibres. The yarns used are organic cotton and linen from Venne in a wide range of colours. You will be given your own clear workshop handouts to take away with you. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available all day.
Duration
6 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
- Romantic
- Christmas
- Weekends
- Father's Day
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Easter
- Hen dos
- Mother's Day
- Suitable for beginners
- Parking provided
- Corporate days out & team building
- Stag dos
FAQs
None at all! This course is suitable for complete beginners, and those with little experience who are looking for a refresher.
