Discover the art of weaving in a creative textile workshop. Master the loom, explore vibrant colours, and create your own scarf or stylish cushion cover.
WHAT'S THIS ALL ABOUT?
You really won’t believe it’s one you made earlier. Envelope yourself in a delicious scarf, of many colours, designed and created in this weaving workshop. Conquer the loom and realise the potential of the 2 shaft.
Make Town is a creative textile heaven. It is an epic space set over three floors. You will be on the second floor in the weaving studio, filled to the brim with yarns and fibres. The ceilings are high and it feels very peaceful. The colours alone will inspire you to wind the warp.
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS WORKSHOP?
This is a two-day course, which takes place over two afternoons. If necessary you can leave a couple of weeks between each lesson if you really need to. There’s a lot to learn. Day one is getting to grips with colours and the loom. You will be learning to thread the comb and shafts methodically and accurately ready to weave. On the second day you will be weaving your design before tying tails and twisting tassels.
If you feel that you already have enough scarves (really ?), then you can weave a cushion cover instead, and everyone knows a chair that’s crying out for a change.
DAY ONE:
- Measure and choose your own warp colours in 100% cotton
- Choose either scarf (approx 30cm wide x 200cm long) or cushion cover (2x fronts 45cm wide-100cm long)
- Thread the comb and shafts methodically and accurately
- Set and wind the warp onto the loom
DAY TWO:
- Weave your desiGN
- Tie your tails – or finish on the overlocker
- Trim and finish the weaving with twisted tassels
LOCATION: Hackney, London
DURATION: The course is 2 x 6 hour sessions
WHEN: Regular classes throughout the week and on weekends
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- All materials are included
- Suitable for beginners or those with experience wanting to finesse their skills
Vouchers need to be registered within six months to be booked on a date within 12 months
HOW TO BOOK
Contact information for booking a place on this experience will be provided on your voucher.
