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4-Day Beginner’s Weaving Course / Introduction to Multi-shaft Weaving

5(1 review)
This is a beginners’ course, and is designed to give students an understanding of what can be achieved using a multi-shaft loom, and leave with enough knowle...
Camberwell
In-person
£450 pp
4 session course
Next available date:2nd November 2024
What happens in this class?

This is a beginners’ course, and is designed to give students an understanding of what can be achieved using a multi-shaft loom, and leave with enough knowledge to continue weaving on your own.

Taught in small groups of up to four people, and using four and eight shaft table looms, students will have an opportunity to explore pattern, colour and texture using various looms, each one set up differently, so that a wide variety of patterns can be replicated and techniques can be explored.

As well as sampling, students will also learn about weaving notation, and at least one…

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Latest Reviews
5(1 review)
Sibylle - 29 October 2023
It has been a privilege to meet Alan, hear about his interests and work and to weave in his studio. Alan is extremely friendly, knowledgeable and gives all necessary instructions for students to acquire a basic understanding and practice of weaving on 4-8 shaft looms. I strongly recommend this course which is suitable for complete beginners or as a refresher ; it has certainly given me the confidence and motivation of exploring further this wonderful craft/art.
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four session course4 classes
£450

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Age Requirement

This class is suitable for all ages
All students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Flexible cancellation policy

Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.
Your Teacher

I am a weaver, specialising in the production of hand-dyed and hand-woven rugs, all made in my Central London Studio.

My work has been featured in Elle Decoration and the London Evening Standard, and I have had pieces displayed at major UK galleries, including the Barbican and the Ruthin Craft Centre.

When I'm not weaving I spend my time teaching. The classes I teach range from those suitable for people with little or no experience, to lessons in rug weaving for students who already have a basic understanding of weaving.

All of my classes are taught at…

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Class Location
Chaplin House
Camberwell
Studio CC43, The Chaplin Centre,
Thurlow House, Thurlow Street
SE17 2DG
London

Reviews

Sibylle - 29 October 2023
It has been a privilege to meet Alan, hear about his interests and work and to weave in his studio. Alan is extremely friendly, knowledgeable and gives all necessary instructions for students to acquire a basic understanding and practice of weaving on 4-8 shaft looms. I strongly recommend this course which is suitable for complete beginners or as a refresher ; it has certainly given me the confidence and motivation of exploring further this wonderful craft/art.