Description
Learn how to weave on a peg loom and create a unique 40cm x 40cm sheep’s wool chair pad from raw, local materials! Peg loom weaving is a fast-paced yet meditative craft. The peg loom is a simple wooden board with a series of upright pegs, around which you can easily weave strips of fabric, yarn or wool to create thick, chunky textiles. Peg loom weaving is also a great way to up-cycle materials. You will learn: - How to set up and string a peg loom. - The process of weaving. - How to adapt the technique to use fabric offcuts. The relaxed environment will allow plenty of time to complete your chair pad, ready take home at the end of the day. Your tutor: Catherine Crowther has worked with textiles for many years and runs a variety of sewing project workshops, in addition to teaching at a local college.
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Non-refundable - Refunds are not available
Maker
We are the Small Woods Association – the national organisation for woodland owners, workers, and supporters. We stand for sustainable woodlands that support wildlife, provide meaningful work, and are welcoming to people. A core part of our mission is providing learning and skills development. We offer a wide range of practical courses and training—covering everything from woodland management and coppicing to greenwood crafts and Social Forestry. Our learning opportunities are designed to support everyone from beginners to seasoned practitioners, helping build knowledge, confidence, and resilience within the woodland sector. We also champion Social Forestry and Wellbeing, recognising the vital role woodlands can play in supporting mental health, physical wellbeing, and stronger communities. Through our programmes and partnerships, we help bring the benefits of woodlands to more people. By booking a course with us you are supporting this valuable work.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Wheelchair users
- Limited mobility
- Public transport
- Parking provided
- Suitable for beginners
FAQs
You will need a packed lunch and any other food you require for the day. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be on offer throughout the day.
There is an on-site café, Embers, which serves delicious food and beverages and a supermarket approx. 5 minutes walk away.
Please note that Embers is closed on Mondays and provide a Sunday lunch menu to pre booked reservations only.
The Green Wood Centre is 10 minutes from Junctions 4 and 6 of the M54, with its connections to the M6 and M5.
There are frequent trains to Telford from Birmingham and Wales / Cheshire; we are approximately 15 minutes by taxi from Telford Central.
The Green Wood Centre is based in Coalbrookdale, just a short way from historic Ironbridge, and provides an innovative headquarters for Small Woods, set in the woods of the Ironbridge Gorge.
We promote sustainable living through a wood-based economy by running courses and events in sustainable woodland management, coppicing, crafts and related activities
