20th September, 24th January, 24th April and 17th July. Wednesday evenings 7.30pm – 9pm This year we are starting a new online study group for those interested in getting to grips with natural dyes. Perhaps you’ve tried a few different plants, but want to know why you get a certain colour. Or you’ve enjoyed a […]
The Loom Shed x Emma Vining: Behind The Pattern Workshops and KAL 2024 Join us to knit designer Emma Vining’s Ridge and Furrow Shawl and discover the design processes behind the pattern. The Ridge and Furrow pattern will initially be available exclusively to participants of The Loom Shed KAL. After the final session, the pattern […]
This event has become one of the highlights of the year at The Loom Shed. We have been blessed with such inspirational speakers that we usually head straight for the dye pot the day after the talks. This year is no exception. During the day, we have four speakers talking about their work with natural […]
Kumihimo is the gentle art of Japanese Braidmaking. This introductory course for beginners and improvers covers the basic knowledge required for braiding on a Marudai. Those with experience can start the course as a re-cap, before moving on to new territory later in the workshop. The rhythmic movements of Kumihimo make the craft an aesthetic […]
Join us for a day of Printing with Resists and Indigo with expert natural dye tutor Jane Deane Jane will guide us through the process of making natural resist pastes and printing them onto cotton fabric with blocks and found items. The process of dipping in indigo will reveal the shapes that we’ve created. This […]
27th & 28th April in person at The Loom Shed. 10am – 4pm + 15th May online tutorial 7pm-9pm. Learn the fundamentals of how to weave Krokbragd from the self-confessed 30 year addict, Angie Parker, in this new two-day workshop with online follow-up. During the workshop, you will learn the basics of this traditional Scandinavian […]
Join us for this fascinating workshop, where Amanda will take you through the whole process of spinning flax. Starting with bundles of dry flax straw and ending with long, glossy flax fibres to dress a distaff with and spin. She will demonstrate how to break, scutch, and hackle flax. There will also be straw available […]
To kick off the new year we will be joining knitwear designer, Emma Vining to explore drawing on your knitting with cable stitches. Together we’ll knit a Little Leaf Cable Cowl together over four one-hour zoom sessions, learning the techniques to customise the cowl pattern with texture, twisted stitches and reverse side cables. You can […]
We’re delighted to welcome back Skye from Slow Stitch Club for 2025, but this time online, so you can learn this gentle stitch technique in the comfort of your own home. Mending is a hugely creative and intentionally slow and therapeutic skill, and the community surrounding it is super inspiring. I hope you’ll join us […]
After our successful online workshop with Debbie we’re really pleased that she will be joining us for again and this time you get to work with Debbie in person! In this exciting, colourful workshop, we’ll be using natural dye extracts to create a set of dye recipes that will give you a fascinating insight into […]
Enjoy a weekend exploring the art and craft of ply-splitting as a way to make three dimensional vessels, dishes, mats or sculptural pieces. We are so happy to welcome Julie Hedges to The Loom Shed to teach this workshop. She is a master in the field, having researched and published several books on the subject. […]
Wednesdays 7 – 8pm. 2nd April. 2nd July. 12th November 2025. 4th February. 8th April 2026 Brand, sparklingly new for 2025 is our online Weave Study Group. This a course that you can study at your own pace, in your own studio, supported by our expert weaver, author and tutor Stacey Harvey-Brown. We'll meet online […]