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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 of the large floor looms will be available for students to try.  Across the four days, when to at their looms, the class will make a warp and dress a loom read for weaving. 

This is a four-day course that takes place over two full weekends (Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm with an hour's break for lunch).

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

Sibylle Moulin

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.

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...

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 my studio, close to Waterloo station.

Alan Oliver Handweaver, Dyer & Print Maker

Alan Oliver Handweaver, Dyer & Print Maker

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