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 […]
Enjoy a day immersing yourself in the craft of indigo. For this workshop we will be using fresh indigo leaves sourced from Devon and exploring the ways that colour can be obtained. We are hoping for a good harvest this year to be able to explore three different ways of transferring colour from the leaves […]
The Loom Shed – Social Saturday Pop in – we’ve got the kettle on! ☕🧵 Join us at The Loom Shed to find out what’s coming up this year and share in our future plans. Bring along your current project and chat with us about your work — we’ll be busy manning the kettle, so […]
Enjoy a day at a loom to beat the winter blues. Have you always wanted to try weaving? Or have you tried weaving with a frame or rigid heddle loom, but never tried a four shaft loom? This is the perfect opportunity. Take a morning for yourself and relax with us at The Loom Shed. […]
Tapestry Weaving Workshop Immerse yourself in the art of tapestry weaving during this two-day workshop. Learn fundamental tapestry techniques while exploring ways to add texture to your work. Working on a prepared frame loom, you’ll begin with plain weave before moving on to using multiple wefts to create shapes. If you’re interested in exploring textures, […]
Join master natural dyer Debbie Tomkies for an immersive, hands-on course exploring the art of natural dyeing specifically for handweavers. This course is designed to deepen your understanding of colour, fibre, and process, and to give you the confidence to dye your own warps and wefts for weaving. Over the course, you’ll learn how to […]
Did you know you can make cordage, yarn & cloth from our local nettles? Nettle fibre is surprisingly strong and silky and can be used for many things and is very sustainable. Brigitte from BeeKay Makes returns to The Loom Shed this year to teach us how to process nettles in person. Please don’t be […]