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Description

Enjoy a day in rural Perthshire, Blairgowrie. You will learn about the ancient craft of weaving; On the day, I will teach you the fundamentals of this craft to get you started on a journey of discovery. A 4-shaft Louet Erica will be warped up and ready to start weaving. During the day, you will weave your very own sampler to take home with you. Using a selection of colours and textured yarns for your weft, you will create your own woven twill designs and woolly weaves. This course can be adjusted for vegans' cotton warps, and alternative yarns are available. Just ask before booking. Your days' experience is an exciting journey that will teach you a new craft or refresh your skills from beginners to advanced weavers. The course can adapt to suit everyone’s ability. The class aims to get you excited and ready for your very own weaving journey. We do the hard work as your loom will be pre-warped and ready to go. Full instructions and tuition are available throughout the day.

What's included in the price?

Materials & yarns are supplied. Samples woven on the day will be taken away with you. Refreshments and nibbles are available throughout the day. Any allergies or alternative dietary requirements, please let me know. Printed hand-outs and plenty of weaving knowledge is available please organise your own lunch - Cafes are a plenty in the town. Dog Friendly - please let us know before the day.

Duration

6 hours

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

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Tartan Caledonia

with Craft Courses since 2014

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Trained as a Masterweaver and graduated with a 2.1 BDes Hons from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD) in 2012. MA in Art and Social Practise, Ashleigh has a range of various skills, to help you weave and design your own project. Ashleigh runs workshops all year round. The studio's primary focus is now the three T's - tartan, tweed & tuition. The studio also offers a unique service where he can take looms into workshops and visit off-site if required.

Suitable for

  • Adults
  • Seniors
  • Teenagers
  • Children
  • Wheelchair users
  • Hearing impaired
  • Vision impaired
  • Limited mobility
  • Learning difficulties (SEN)
  • UK Holiday
  • Corporate days out & team building
  • Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
  • Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
  • Overseas Holiday
  • Parking provided
  • Suitable for beginners
  • Tutor can travel
  • Public transport
  • Stag dos
  • Intermediate level
  • Hen dos
  • Romantic
  • School holiday workshops & activities
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FAQs

Yes. I would need to book a larger space in the studio area and make sure the room is available; before booking, please let me know the date you want the class so I can meet your needs and make sure the space is available.

Yes - let us know for the coffee break if you need anything adjusting, almond milk, etc.

Kinda... you are surrounded by woolly yarns and everything related. We can set up the looms in cotton yarn and ensure all materials supplied are cotton or synthetic yarns for the class.

Venue

Nest Creative Spaces / Tartan Caledonia, 47 Wellmeadow, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH10 6ND