The Woven Briar Ltd

Contact name: Bec Briar

34
Total bookings

Rating

(10)

almost 3 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

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.

Courses, kits & gifts

gold award

TAUNTON

Natural Ink Making

4½ hours

Next date: 1st Mar 2025

(1)

£110.00

gold award

TAUNTON

Spinning Wool on a Spinning Wheel

1 day

Next date: 25th Jan 2025

1 place left

(4)

£85.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

26 Oct 24'

Jan Brown reviewed: Spinning Wool on a Spinning Wheel

"Very relaxed and enjoyable weekend; I was not learning from scratch but picking up spinning after a number of years and found it excellent for re-igniting my enthusiasm for all things woolly! Loved the rural destination and meeting the flock, recommended to beginners and returners alike."

The Woven Briar Ltd responded:

"Thank you so much Jan and for a very lovely day spinning together. "

29 Sep 24'

Ben Waterman reviewed: Natural Ink Making

"We had a fun and very informative day with Bec exploring the world of natural ink making. Highly reccomended!! Thank you"

23 Sep 24'

Clare Sibley reviewed: Spinning Wool on a Spinning Wheel

"Relaxed enabling teaching by Bec Briar. Happy to answer lots of different queries about all aspects of fleece prep and spinning. Lots of different fleeces to sample, new techniques to learn and a visit to Bec's flock of sheep, some rare breeds and all very friendly!"

The Woven Briar Ltd responded:

"Thank you Clare it was a real pleasure talking wool with you. Keep in touch! "

19 Aug 24'

Mandy reviewed: Peg Loom Weaving with high welfare fleeces

"I thoroughly enjoyed my day with Bec at The Woven Briar. Bec is very knowledgeable and her passion for her craft is infectious , so much so, that my peg loom, which has been collecting dust at the back of my cupboard, is now set up and ready to go. I cant recommend Bec highly enough and meeting her flock was an absolute joy "

The Woven Briar Ltd responded:

"I am so pleased Mandy I hope you have hours of creativity at your loom. Enjoy!"