Introduction to Inkle Loom Weaving Workshop, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury
Description
Spend a creative day at Fisherton Mill in Salisbury learning the traditional art of inkle loom weaving — a simple and satisfying way to create beautiful patterned bands by hand. You’ll discover how to plan, warp and weave your own colourful design using sustainable yarns, perfect for bag straps, hat bands, belts or trims. With step-by-step guidance from Ellie Fisher of Elka Textiles, a professional weaver with over 20 years’ experience, you’ll gain the confidence and know-how to continue weaving at home. This friendly workshop is ideal for complete beginners as well as those who’d like a creative refresher. The small group size ensures plenty of one-to-one support in a relaxed, inspiring space. All materials and equipment are provided, including organic cotton and linen yarns in a wide range of colours. You’ll also receive a clear printed handout to take home, and a 20% discount on lunch in the award-winning Fisherton Mill Gallery Café. By the end of the day, you’ll take home your finished woven band and a new appreciation for slow, mindful making.
What's included in the price?
Six hours of guided tuition with experienced weaver Ellie Fisher. Use of looms, tools and all materials. A selection of organic cotton and linen yarns in a wide range of colours. Printed handouts to take home. 20% discount on lunch at the Fisherton Mill Gallery Café. Small, friendly group to ensure plenty of individual support.
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Non-refundable - Refunds are not available
Maker
ELKA is a weaving and natural dye studio based in Hampshire. Ellie spent a large part of her childhood living abroad and travelling. The vibrant markets of the Middle and Far East triggered her passion for colour, texture and pattern and this influence is expressed through her textiles. She completed both her BA in Textile Design, specialising in woven textiles, and MA in Design for Textile Futures at Central St Martins College of Art and Design, graduating in 2006. After graduating, she moved back to Winchester to set up her weaving business which she has been running full time since 2015. In 2018 Claudia (Ellie's mum) started working with the business to produce naturally dyed yarns for Ellie to weave with, and to sell on our website. If you are too far afield to join us on an in-person workshop, we have a growing range of online self-paced courses which have been designed to get you confidently weaving and natural dyeing from you home.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Mother's Day
- Corporate days out & team building
- Romantic
- UK Holiday
- Suitable for beginners
- Christmas
- Public transport
- Easter
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Stag dos
- Father's Day
- Hen dos
- Spooky
FAQs
None at all! This course is suitable for complete beginners, and those with little experience who are looking for a refresher.
There is no parking for Fisherton Mill but you can find full details on where to park and how to get there on the Fisherton Mill website, link below (you may need to copy and paste into your browser):
https://fishertonmill.co.uk/find-us-in-salisbury/
