Past Events

  Tutor: Jason Collingwood RUG WEAVING: 3-end Blockweave Tuesday 12 to Thursday 14 October 2021 An exploration of three-end block weaves, the same structure Jason uses to weave all his rugs. Starting with simple two-colour designs and moving on to designing within the blocks and the introduction of a third colour. Techniques such as clasped wefts and dovetailing will be looked at to further increase the design scope of this structure. 2 / 1 double faced twill will also be covered in this class. Special emphasis will be placed on Shaft Switching, everyone being able to adapt their looms in class to try out this exciting technique. Having initially learnt the craft at 18 years of age from his father, Jason returned to it in his mid-20s to set up his own workshop. 35 years, and thousands of rugs later, 2020 was the year Jason decided to ‘hang up his shuttle’ and take a step back from weaving. So, these 2 classes will quite possibly be the last ever he teaches, as there are no plans to continue actively pursuing the teaching side of things. Fees: £245 - Full member;  £270 - Associate member;  £300 - Non-member   RUG WEAVING: 2/2 Twill Course Saturday 16 to Monday 18 October 2021 The course will include...

Tutor: Jenny Rolfe   (28 September - 3 October 2019)  

Event Details

Our beginners' courses are designed to give you practical, hands-on experience of hand loom weaving, including all the stages of setting up a loom. At the end of the course you will have woven a small sample and a scarf out of a beautiful wool and silk yarn. We cover a range of techniques and you will have the chance to talk to a number of weavers about their particular specialisms....

Tutor: Jenny Rolfe   (16 - 17 February 2019) (23 - 24 February 2019) (2 - 3 March 2019)  

Event Details

Our beginners' courses are designed to give you practical, hands-on experience of hand loom weaving, including all the stages of setting up a loom. At the end of the course you will have woven a small sample and a scarf out of a beautiful wool and silk yarn. We cover a range of techniques and you will have the chance to talk to a number of weavers about their particular specialisms....