Description
Through The Woven Briar, Bec invites others to discover their own creative path, deepen their connection to the earth, and embrace a slower, more mindful way of living. Drawing on years of experience in spinning, dyeing, and weaving, as well as a deep connection to the plants that surround her, Bec brings a holistic approach to every aspect of her work. She holds certificates in bushcraft, wild medicine and ethnobotany, has over 15 years’ experience teaching crafts and plant knowledge, holds a Forest School qualification and is generally extremely passionate about the ways mental health, nature and crafting come together. The School: Arrival from 6pm Tuesday 22nd. for those staying over. Wednesday 23rd: 9.30am start. Sessions (subject to change). Wednesday 10am to 1pm: Introduction to wool, sheep breeds, fleece categories, choosing and skirting fleeces, washing, carding and combing fleeces. Wednesday 2pm - 5pm: Beginner wool spinning on a spinning wheel. Wednesday 6.30pm: Short plant walk , introduction to plant medicines and dyes (optional). Thursday 10am to 1pm: Wool spinning continued. Plying, skeining, finishing. A chance to practice and discover different kinds of fleece. Thursday 2pm to 5pm: Dyeing with plant materials. A short introduction to plant dyeing techniques, dyeing a skein of wool for you to take home. Thursday 5.30pm. Optional drive to local lake, short walk and wild swim. We recommend this is followed by 2-for-1 pizza night at The Bear Inn, Wiveliscombe. Booking essential. Friday 10am to 1pm. Weaving with a rigid heddle loom. Learn to set up and weave on a rigid heddle table loom, using some of your hand spun yarns. Friday 2pm to 5pm. Spinning and weaving your projects, practice time. Friday 6.30pm. Plant medicine session. Saturday 10am to 1pm. Ink making with plant materials. Saturday 2pm to 4pm. Practice time - any details you need to finish off, complete your projects, option to try out band weaving. Saturday 4pm. Closing.
What's included in the price?
All tea and coffee, biscuits, hot water (please bring a packed lunch). All materials and equipment hire for the sessions. You may also wish to purchase additional materials to continue practicing in between sessions or evenings. All tuition.
Duration
4 days
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
The Woven Briar is my weaving workshop based in the rolling hills on the edge of Exmoor. Using blade shorn fleeces from my flock and harvested or foraged plant materials, I create textiles and craft materials that are fully traceable and sustainable. I offer tuition in my workshop in Ford as well as a social spinning group in Wiveliscombe. I have a flock of rare breed sheep which I keep for their beautiful and versatile fleeces, blade shorn to improve the length of fibre and the welfare of the animal. I wash, spin and weave the wool into beautiful one of a kind pieces right here on the farm, creating 100% natural, biodegradable, sustainable pieces in tune with the seasons. I also send fleeces to a fibre mill just an hour from our fields, to be made in to sliver and yarn, suitable for felting and spinning. All of our animals are grass-fed, well cared for with the highest regard for their welfare and health.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Teenagers
- Residential
- Parking provided
- UK Holiday
- Suitable for beginners
- Intermediate level
- Accommodation offered
