Introduction to Off-Loom Weaving Workshop, Seeded, Southsea

Sue P. reviewed: Introduction to Inkle Loom Weaving Workshop, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury

"I attended Ellie's workshop yesterday. What a wonderful experience. Non stop tuition and help. I'm so excited to carry on using my Inkle loom which had previously sat on the shelf. Looking forward to working with Ellie in the near future. "

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovey review Sue! It was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with you, your weaving was beautiful and I'm so glad you're excited to continue with it :)"

Sue reviewed: Introduction to Inkle Loom Weaving Workshop, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury

"Had a great day learning on the Inkle Loom with Ellie and 7 others at Fisherton Mill in Salisbury. Ellie is a very good teacher and supplies all you need to make a band of your choice. I learnt how to design and choose my colours plus learning about different fibres to use. Ellie is very ‘hands on’ and there was plenty of time for her to help all the students when needed. We received a great hand out and were able to take home our newly made bands. Thoroughly enjoyed and recommend."

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review Sue. It was a pleasure to meet you and i'm delighted that you enjoyed the day. You weaving was beautiful!"

Amy Large reviewed: Introduction to Inkle Loom Weaving Workshop, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury

"Ellie was an extremely.knowledgeable and engaging instructor. The class was fantastic and you felt you'd achieved a lot over the course of a day. The venue is beautiful. Would not hesitate to book lots more classes both at Fisherton Mill and with Ellie."

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review Amy! X"

Linda Wallis reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving Workshop, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury

"have had a frame loom for a while now, but never knew how to use it. After the workshop yesterday, I'm now confident enough to get it out and set it up. Ellie was a great instructor, and very friendly. It was a lovely setting and good food if you wanted it. I highly recommend doi g this if you're into textiles."

Elka responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review Linda, I'm so glad you enjoyed the day and feel confident to start weaving at home. It was wonderful spending the day with you all :)"

Madeleine reviewed: Introduction to Inkle Loom Weaving Workshop, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury

"Loved this course! A new technique for me and Ellie was a great teacher and able to give us lots of individual help along with working in a group. Great materials, recommendations for resources and a lovely setting at Fisherton Mill. Lovely to come away with a finished item and inspiration for future projects. Highly recommend!"

Hannah Boot reviewed: Introduction to Table Loom Weaving Workshop (Two-Day), Fisherton Mill, Salisbury

"I had an absolutely fabulous time on this workshop. I've been weaving on a rigid heddle for a few years and wanted to try my hand at weaving on a shaft loom. It was as great as I expected and Ellie was a fantastic tutor. Had a great time. Thanks Ellie. 🙂"

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review Hannah. It was a real pleasure to meet you. Your weaving was beautiful, you're a natural! Thank you for coming 😊"

Jillian reviewed: Introduction to Table Loom Weaving Workshop (Two-Day), Fisherton Mill, Salisbury

"Thanks to Ellie I had a fabulous 2 days of table loom weaving, learning how to set it up took one day and the next we progressed on to weaving and introducing patterns into our eork.She was so patient when I messed things up a bit! Not only a btillisnt course but Fisherton Mill is a pretty special venue. Would highly recommend. "

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much for coming Jillian, and for the lovely review. It was great to spend two days with you and your weaving was beautiful. Without the odd hiccup we'd never learn anything, and I was so impressed that you worked out how to get back on track so quickly! 😊"

Swati Khanna reviewed: Introduction to Table Loom Weaving Workshop (Two-Day), Fisherton Mill, Salisbury

"I recently attended the 2 day table loom workshop and needless to say it was an amazing experience. I wanted to learn the basics of weaving for my work and it was just what I needed. Ellie is a wonderful teacher and so knowledgeable. I specifically wanted to work with Lambswool & she was happy to oblige. The whole experience was very therapeutic. Ellie made the environment so comfortable for everyone. I particularly liked the small group (it was only 4 of us) as she was able to give more attention to each one of us. I would highly recommend this course and Ellie is a very good teacher. "

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review Swati. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you and spend two days immersed in textiles. Your colourful weaving was just beautiful, you're a natural!"

Liz Hanvey reviewed: Introduction to Table Loom Weaving Workshop (Two-Day), Fisherton Mill, Salisbury

"This 2 day course exceeded my expectations! A lovely venue, small (just 4) class size, and most importantly an excellent tutor. Ellie’s enthusiasm, along with clear instructions kept each of us going at our individual pace. The time flew by, and we all learned so much- from choosing from a wide range of coloured thread, to warping the loom, to learning lots of different kinds of patterns on our sampler. My daughter and I attended the course together and had a thoroughly enjoyable and creative experience. For me, returning to weaving, having learnt 56 years ago (!), was an absolute joy. The whole process I would describe as therapeutic in that it can ignite parts of the brain as well as the body that may have been underused. Certainly that’s my experience. I highly recommend this course, and Ellie is a passionate and very encouraging teacher!"

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review Liz. I'm so glad you enjoyed the workshop and I'm really looking forward to seeing where you take your weaving!"

Karen Clark reviewed: Introduction to Inkle Loom Weaving Workshop, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury

"What a wonderful day I had learning to Inkle Weave with Ellie. She worked so incredibly hard to help those who were just learning and was full of encouragement to all who attended. I would love to attend another of Ellie’s courses - she is full of passion for weaving and that passion really shines through."

Kate H Bryant reviewed: Introduction to Inkle Loom Weaving Workshop, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury

"Another fabulous course delivered by the wonderful Ellie. Her passion for her skills shines through her teaching and is delivered with knowledge, empathy and humour. What a great day and run in a superb venue… Thank you"

Chris Roberts reviewed: Introduction to Inkle Loom Weaving Workshop, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury

"Ellie is an excellent teacher. Willing to help true beginners with the inevitable happy accidents! Loved my band that I made. Thoroughly recommend this course and artisan."

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review Chris. It was such a pleasure spending the day with you all and your weaving is just brilliant!"

Carol Glen reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving Workshop, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury

"Well - if you want a day filled with fun and creativity, then this is the course for you. Ellie is a fantastic teacher- she is clear in her instructions, patient when you are struggling, encouraging to try new ideas. The venue was also lovely and talking to the others on the course was enjoyable. I thoroughly recommend and would love to go back again. Thank you Ellie."

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review Carol! It was great to meet you and such a treat to spend the day weaving with you all, I'm delighted that you enjoyed it :) X"

Maya Katz reviewed: Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving Workshop, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury

"I had a lush day at the frame loom weaving workshop, Ellie is a patient and clear teacher - she made an effort to spend time with everyone on whatever it was they wanted to focus on. Ellie has a vast knowledge on all things weaving and was really happy to share and answer any questions that came up. I came away with a completed piece that I was pleased with, some new techniques to play with at home, and happy to have met some lovely people too! I'd definitely recommend the workshop and hope to return one day to continue learning! "

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed review Maya, it is greatly appreciated. I'm delighted that you enjoyed the workshop, your weaving is really fantastic and it was lovely to spend the day with you :)"

JO reviewed: Introduction to Off-Loom Weaving Workshop, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury

"As a true newbie to the world of weaving this was the perfect introduction. Ellie was so supportive, generous, and knowledgeable. The day was filled with learning, fun, creativity, and laughter. A great way to spend a Saturday and I went home chuffed with my projects and look forward to discovering more about this ancient craft from such a wonderful teacher, Ellie."

jeannett stevenson reviewed: Introduction to Off-Loom Weaving Workshop, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury

"Thank you Ellie for your amazing course, me and my friend absolutely loved it ✨ Everything was super organized, you were lovely and full of patience and information. I had never done any weaving before, but I still feel I came home with a little piece of woven treasure. Thank you x"