This course is ideal for the beginner who wants to learn how to warp up their loom. Learn how to weave shapes and eccentric weave, or move on from this to more techniques in order to weave your own picture or design.
Under Janet’s guidance, everyone will begin to produce their own unique woven picture or abstract design. No prior weaving experience is needed.
– Get a feel for the principles of the weaving process
– Learn what fantastic effects can be achieved
– Understand and know how to use the equipment used
– Go home with the work you have achieved or with your weaving to complete at home.
What to expect
Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all and provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors plus the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas and experiences. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.
Arrive in time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning your session at the appointed time. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a homemade 2 course lunch. The main course will be delicious but don’t overdo it as the puds are usually worth waiting for! There will be a further afternoon break with the most wonderful cakes from Roots & Fruits Home Bakery, a North Yorkshire micro-bakery producing handmade bread and cakes. All food and refreshments are included in the price of the workshop.
Finish time is given as a target – there are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.
We aim for your day to be a real treat… of course you could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make it a day being looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!
What you’ll need to bring with you
All warp, weft and a set of notes is provided
A loom is provided which can be purchased for £6.00 at the end of the day if you wish to take one home.
Scissors, notebook and pen
If you have any Tapestry Weaving books bring them along
