Illuminating Weaves

Contact name: Ruth Sprague

33
Total bookings

Rating

(17)

over 2 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

I am Ruth Sprague, a spinner, dyer, weaver, needle-felter and owner of Illuminating Weaves - a creative weave studio offering workshops for all ages and abilities. The studio is based in the lovely Mile Oak Garden Centre just outside Tamworth.

Courses, kits & gifts

gold award

TAMWORTH

2.5 hour Christmas Needle-Felting workshop

2½ hours

Next date: 7th Dec 2025

2 places left

£35.00

gold award

Tamworth

Afternoon Creative Weaving 2 hour Taster Workshop - flexible timing

2 hours

Next date: 11th Dec 2025

2 places left

(6)

£35.00

gold award

Tamworth

Morning creative weaving 2 hour taster workshop - flexible timing

2 hours

Next date: 12th Dec 2025

4 places left

(9)

£35.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

7 Sep 25'

JillS reviewed: Morning creative weaving 2 hour taster workshop - flexible timing

"I had a wonderful morning with Ruth. She taught me so much about the loom and good techniques to use in weaving. Her explanations were very clear and she was patient. The studio is full of intriguing materials to use when constructing a weave. Friends were very complimentary about the piece I took home with me. They were amazed about what it was possible to achieve with Ruth, after just one morning. I will be coming back. Thanks very much, Ruth!"

Illuminating Weaves responded:

"I’m glad you enjoyed your time at the studio. Hope to weave with you again sometime. "

15 Aug 25'

Vmanterfield reviewed: Afternoon Creative Weaving 2 hour Taster Workshop - flexible timing

"Great value for money. You get a highly qualified teacher with a lovely personality. She was encouraging and supportive. As total beginners we went on to produce an orginal piece of work under her guidance and whilst she calmly helped with any problems you were allowed to express yourself in any way you chose. There were many threads and wools you could use all I clouded in the price. This course is accessible to all including those with disabilities as the teacher had purchased an adjustable loom."

Illuminating Weaves responded:

"Thanks for the great review -it was lovely to weave with you both. "

6 Aug 25'

Shirley reviewed: Morning creative weaving 2 hour taster workshop - flexible timing

"It was a wonderful first hand experience to this ancient craft, I had a very good time there, Ruth was very generous in sharing her craft and knowledge, it makes me appreciate how ppl used to make beautiful, quality things. Im glad to have experienced it, because it is quite an unusual craft in our contemporary world, it was like time traveling or connecting with ancestors lol. I would recommend to ppl who love DIY, textile & homemaking. Thank you for introducing the craft."

Illuminating Weaves responded:

"It was great to have you at the studio. Hope to weave with you again sometime. "

13 Jun 25'

Asheena reviewed: Afternoon Creative Weaving 2 hour Taster Workshop - flexible timing

"Ruth is an absolute legend! She's knowledgeable, patient and really enjoys teaching creative weaving and letting the imagination run free on the loom. As a random bonus, she gets extra brownie points for remembering my name on the first go, everyone forgets my name lol. "

Illuminating Weaves responded:

"Thank you for such a lovely review, Asheena! I look forward to having you back at the studio sometime. 😀"