Spinning, weaving & dyeing courses

Sub-categories: Dyeing | Indigo dyeing & shibori | Spinning | Tapestry | Weaving

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Spinning, weaving & dyeing courses and workshops all across the UK. Learn these ancient and beautiful crafts from experienced craftsmen and women.

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Tartan design (Digital) E-course

Live online tuition

- Next course on 14th July 2020

£40

Want to try something new a try your hand at tartan design? This course will consist of 2-hour tutorials over two-sessions - 4-hour on-line tutorial in total. This course will be using Zoom conferencing. The first part of the course will start by giving you an introduction to tartan and the design process. Over the course, I will present my tartan portfolio and explain how tartan can reflect modernity and freshness in modern tartans. I'll introduce you to various design tools and give you ideas on how to develop your...

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Passementerie with Elizabeth Ashdown

In-person course

Greater London

£160

In this hands-on workshop, textile artist Elizabeth Ashdown, one of only a few hand Passementerie weavers left in the UK, will teach you how to make a contemporary collection of macramé samples that are inspired by the art of passementerie. Passementerie is the craft of creating decorative and ornamental trimmings and adornments for interior and fashion design. In this exploratory workshop, students will learn the skills needed in order to create a variety of interesting and exciting macramé passementerie samples, such as fringes and braids. You will have the opportunity...

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Shibori & indigo dye at Cowshed Creative, the Lake District National Park, near Windermere

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Shibori & indigo dye at Cowshed Creative, the Lake District National Park, near Windermere

In-person course

Cumbria

£68

Opening 25 Aug. 2-metre distancing and smaller groups. Shibori is the wonderful Japanese art of indigo resist dyeing. In this hands-on workshop you will learn the basics of Shibori inspired folding, binding, clamping and stitching techniques. Dipped in indigo, you will create your own stunning patterns on fabric. Special measures will be in place to keep everyone safe The dye process is simple yet exciting and you’ll be amazed at the range of patterns that are unfolded and revealed. Experiment with different techniques on small fabric samples, then work on...

2 day hand spinning workshop Norfolk, Lincs, Cambs, Borders

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2 day hand spinning workshop Norfolk, Lincs, Cambs, Borders

In-person course

Norfolk - Next course on 14th July 2020

£165

Please note that all course dates are currently on hold. We hope to be back with you very soon. Why not take some valuable 'me time' to learn a new skill. The workshop will take place in our spinning barn on our smallholding in Norfolk, complete with cosy log burner to ensure a relaxing couple of days. You will be able to meet our gorgeous Rare Breed sheep who will kindly be providing some of your wool to work with on the day. This 2 day workshop is aimed at...

Weave a scarf in a day - handloom weaving

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Weave a scarf in a day - handloom weaving

In-person course

West Yorkshire - Next course on 14th July 2020

£55

In these beginner workshops you will be expertly tutored by Central Saint Martins trained weaver Anne Crowther using Ashford looms, which are suitable for those new to weaving. I have 6 looms available, so each workshop is delivered to a small group which means everyone is fully supported throughout the day. 'Weave a scarf in a day' is a full day workshop. You will design your scarf, create a warp and thread your own loom and weave your own unique scarf to wear by the end of the day! (The...

Introduction to yarn dyeing at Peak District Yarns

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Introduction to yarn dyeing at Peak District Yarns

In-person course

Derbyshire

£50

If you love colour and love yarn, then you'll love this workshop from Peak District Yarns. You will learn how to read hand dyed yarns and how they look knitted up. You will learn the basics of colour theory and how acid dyes work on different yarn bases. You will then design your perfect hand-dyed skein (choose either Merino DK or Merino Sock Yarn) and create it using a hand-painted technique using pre-mixed dyes. You will then see a demo of other dyeing techniques which you can try at home...

Hand spinning workshops for beginners Norfolk/Cambs/Lincs borders

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Hand spinning workshops for beginners Norfolk/Cambs/Lincs borders

In-person course

Norfolk

£65

We are missing our workshops during this lock down period and hope to be back with you as soon as possible. You can keep up to date with our goings-on on our Facebook page The Spinning Barn. We would be delighted if you could join us. Just get in touch as places book up quickly. Lots of other dates available. Have you ever watched a hand spinner happily spinning soft wool into gorgeous yarns and wanted to give it a go, or felt that your knitting, crochet or weaving could...

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Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

In-person course

Hampshire

£70

Learn how to weave using a wooden frame lap loom. Students will learn how to make their own fabric, warp their own loom, finish and create their own woven wall-hanging or decorative fabric. The project will have a focus on texture, pattern and colour where all materials will be included. The workshop will run 10am-4pm. Meet the Tutor Alice Hume is a Textile Artist who graduated from Winchester School of Art with a degree in Textile Design: Woven Textiles. She also had the opportunity to study Woven Design at the...

Learn how to weave on a branch. This is a really wonderful introduction to the world of weaving and can be adapted for most age groups. I for one have thoroughly enjoyed it and we did a much simpler version for my daughter Frankie who is three. I've broken it down into four parts: Part one: An introduction to a little weaving terminology, materials and equipment. Part two: Putting a single warp onto your branch and starting to weave. Part three: Putting a double warp onto your branch (my preferred...

From fleece to fibre: two day course in hand spinning

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From fleece to fibre: two day course in hand spinning

In-person course

Cumbria

£165

Fun packed week-end in the Lake District National Park learning the absorbing art of hand spinning. Start out learning about fleece selection, purchase and preparation. Move on to carding on a drum carder and then start to spin on drop spindle. Having mastered drafting on the drop spindle, progress to a wheel. Look at setting up a wheel and the principles of tension. Turn your prepared batts into spun singles. Learn the principles behind plying. Create and finish your own skein of hand spun fibre. Small group to ensure high...

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