The Woven Briar Ltd

Contact name: Bec Briar

31
Total bookings

Rating

(9)

over 2 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

The Woven Briar is my weaving workshop based in the rolling hills on the edge of Exmoor. Using blade shorn fleeces from my flock and harvested or foraged plant materials, I create textiles and craft materials that are fully traceable and sustainable. I offer tuition in my workshop in Ford as well as a social spinning group in Wiveliscombe. I have a flock of rare breed sheep which I keep for their beautiful and versatile fleeces, blade shorn to improve the length of fibre and the welfare of the animal. I wash, spin and weave the wool into beautiful one of a kind pieces right here on the farm, creating 100% natural, biodegradable, sustainable pieces in tune with the seasons. I also send fleeces to a fibre mill just an hour from our fields, to be made in to sliver and yarn, suitable for felting and spinning. All of our animals are grass-fed, well cared for with the highest regard for their welfare and health.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Craft kit

Drop Spindle Kit

1 item left

£28.00

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TAUNTON

Natural Ink Making

4½ hours

Next date: 27th Oct 2024

(1)

£75.00

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Peg Loom Weaving with high welfare fleeces

4 hours

Next date: 9th Nov 2024

(3)

£65.00

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Spinning Wool on a Spinning Wheel - Group Tuition

1 day

Next date: 2nd Nov 2024

4 places left

(3)

£90.00

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Spinning Wool on a Spinning Wheel - Individual Tuition

1 day

Next date: 26th Oct 2024

(2)

£120.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

29 Sep 24'

Ben Waterman reviewed: Natural Ink Making

"We had a fun and very informative day with Bec exploring the world of natural ink making. Highly reccomended!! Thank you"

23 Sep 24'

Clare Sibley reviewed: Spinning Wool on a Spinning Wheel - Group Tuition

"Relaxed enabling teaching by Bec Briar. Happy to answer lots of different queries about all aspects of fleece prep and spinning. Lots of different fleeces to sample, new techniques to learn and a visit to Bec's flock of sheep, some rare breeds and all very friendly!"

The Woven Briar Ltd responded:

"Thank you Clare it was a real pleasure talking wool with you. Keep in touch! "

19 Aug 24'

Mandy reviewed: Peg Loom Weaving with high welfare fleeces

"I thoroughly enjoyed my day with Bec at The Woven Briar. Bec is very knowledgeable and her passion for her craft is infectious , so much so, that my peg loom, which has been collecting dust at the back of my cupboard, is now set up and ready to go. I cant recommend Bec highly enough and meeting her flock was an absolute joy "

The Woven Briar Ltd responded:

"I am so pleased Mandy I hope you have hours of creativity at your loom. Enjoy!"

19 Aug 24'

Annie Shacklock reviewed: Peg Loom Weaving with high welfare fleeces

"Had an enjoyable fun and relaxing day learning a new skill in a tranquil setting. Becky is very passionate of her work with fleece and warmly guides newbie's in their own creations. Learnt an incredible amount of interesting information. Thank you so much for a lovely day. "

The Woven Briar Ltd responded:

"Thank you Annie it was a pleasure to spend the day with you talking all things sheep!"