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Contact name: Ellie Fisher

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about 6 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Ellie Fisher is a textile designer with a foundation in textiles from Winchester School of Art and a BA and MA from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. With over 15 years of weaving experience she is passionate about sharing her love of textiles.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Online on-demand course

An Introduction to Natural Dyeing with Starter Kit. A self-paced online course.

99 items left

(1)

£144.00

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An Introduction to Natural Dyeing. A self-paced online course

96 items left

£90.00

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Craft kit

Frame Loom Weaving Starter Kit with Online Starter Course

91 items left

(2)

£90.00

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Online on-demand course

Frame loom weaving: A comprehensive guide to becoming a weaver - a self-paced online course

9 items left

£156.00

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Online on-demand course

Frame loom weaving: A comprehensive guide to becoming a weaver - a self-paced online course PLUS kit

18 items left

(4)

£196.80

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Handcrafted gift

Hand woven dress belt

£80.00

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Handcrafted gift

Hand woven dress belt with tassel

£85.00

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Handcrafted gift

Hand Woven Scarf 'F*** It #5'

£200.00

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Hand woven scarf 'F*** It #6'

£200.00

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Hand woven scarf 'F*** It #8'

£200.00

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Hand woven scarf 'F*** It #9'

£200.00

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Handcrafted gift

Handwoven Key Lanyard - Flame

2 items left

£25.00

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Handwoven Key Lanyard - Ocean

2 items left

£25.00

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Handcrafted gift

Handwoven Lined Key Lanyard - Flame (gold lining)

1 item left

£30.00

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Handwoven Lined Key Lanyard - Ocean (marine lining)

2 items left

£30.00

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Mere

Introduction to Botanical Inks and Paints

6 hours

Next date: 10th Aug 2024

(1)

£130.00

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Salisbury

Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury, Wiltshire

6 hours

Next date: 28th Sep 2024

(9)

£130.00

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Online on-demand course

Introduction to frame loom weaving: a beginners guide

97 items left

£36.00

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Online on-demand course

Introduction to frame loom weaving: a beginners guide with weaving starter kit

99 items left

£90.00

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Salisbury

Introduction to Inkle Loom Weaving Workshop, Salisbury

6 hours

Next date: 26th Oct 2024

(6)

£130.00

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Mere

Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

6 hours

Next date: 24th Aug 2024

(32)

£130.00

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Salisbury

Introduction to Off-Loom Weaving Workshop, Salisbury

6 hours

Next date: 14th Dec 2024

(2)

£130.00

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Salisbury

Introduction to table loom weaving, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury - Two day workshop

2 days

Next date: 27th Sep 2024

(14)

£260.00

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Craft kit

Rainy Days Wall Hanging Fibre Pack (Materials & E-book)

£20.00

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Craft kit

Rainy Days Wall Hanging Weaving Kit (Loom, Materials & E-book)

£45.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

13 Jul 24'

Alex S reviewed: Introduction to Botanical Inks and Paints

"In recent years I've become increasingly aware of the chemicals in my conventional paints, and have been curious about learning how to make my own natural inks and paints. This workshop covered everything I wanted to learn and much more, from the equipment needed and sourcing the plants and minerals, through to the various different processes for creating inks, water colour and oil paints. I have to say that making oil paints from pigments was my favourite process, deeply satisfying! I'm amazed at the vibrancy and range of colours we produced in one day and would highly recommend this workshop to anyone with an interest in painting, colour or natural art materials. It is clear that Claudia has a background in teaching, the day was meticulously planned yet relaxed and friendly and we had a very useful handout of information to take home with us, along with all our colour experiments. I can't wait to start foraging for colour and can feel my artwork heading in a new direction. Thank you Claudia for a wonderful day!"

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely, detailed review Alex, it is hugely appreciated. I'm delighted that you got so much out of the workshop, it was a pleasure to meet you, and to see you paining with the natural colours. I'm looking forward to seeing your new work! Very best wishes, Claudia."

8 Jul 24'

Nicola reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"A really informative introduction to natural dyeing, I learnt a lot and really enjoyed my day! The venue was lovely and we had endless cups of tea. A bonus was having a mini booklet to take home, a mini shibori dyed bag (that we dyed ourselves) and dye samples."

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review Nicola. We're delighted that you enjoyed the day and feel that you've learnt a lot! "

5 Jul 24'

Swati Khanna reviewed: Introduction to table loom weaving, Fisherton Mill, Salisbury - Two day workshop

"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!"

1 Jul 24'

Helen T reviewed: Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire

"The workshop was wonderful, Claudia was a great teacher and we were gently immersed into the world of natural dyeing. I learnt so much and feel I have now gained confidence to experiment at home with Natural dyeing . Totally recommend this workshop 😊"

Elka responded:

"Thank you so much for the lovely review Helen. We’re really glad you enjoyed the workshop, and that you feel confident to start experimenting at home 😊"