Dressing a table loom and weave structures with Rebecca Connolly - 2 day workshop

Description

This workshop is aimed at those new to the craft and practitioners with existing experience in weaving and will run across two days. The course covers the practical skills of setting up a four shaft table loom and weaving the key weave structures. Rebecca’s vast experience in design will benefit those with previous experience as well as those new to the craft. The course is aimed at those who are completely new to weaving, perhaps prior to the purchase of a loom, to learn the steps involved in setting up a loom from scratch. Also those who may have woven before on looms setup for them. And of course anyone who may have setup a loom before but needs a refresher of good technique. Day 1 - designing a weave for sampling, making a warp and setting up or ‘dressing’ a table loom. Day 2 - weaving samples in the key structures eg: plain weave, it’s derivatives and twills. Using British Wools both in their natural colour and plant dyed to create woven patterns, experimenting with colour, texture and the characteristics from different sheep breeds.

What's included in the price?

All materials and tools are provided. Please bring a pack lunch with you.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Highgrove Traditional Crafts

with Craft Courses since 2022

Message the tutor

Highgrove Crafts is part of the King's Foundation. The King’s Foundation provides holistic solutions to challenges facing the world today. We champion a sustainable approach to how we live our lives and build our communities, we run a diverse programme of education and training for all ages and backgrounds, and we regenerate and care for places where communities thrive and that visitors enjoy. The work of The Prince’s Foundation is inspired by His Majesty The King Charles III's philosophy of harmony: that by understanding the balance, the order and the relationships between ourselves and the natural world we can create a more sustainable future. For more than 40 years His Majesty has been at the forefront of championing sustainability. During the last decade the impact of natural resource depletion, climate change and rapid urbanisation has become evident and widely understood. The work of The King’s Foundation is inspired by the belief that only by taking a holistic view can we create a sustainable future to meet the needs of our world.