Saturday 8th May. 11am Sign up and join our seasonal, virtual gathering of weavers. Discuss current projects, challenges or inspiration. Gather with a cuppa, a biscuit and something to share and we'll enjoy being together albeit through a computer screen. Louise will offer solutions, suggestions and share handouts, links and notes after each session.
Did you know you can make yarn and textiles from nettles? Stinging nettles have been used as a fibre plant for textiles for over 3000 years in the UK, to make everything from heavy sailcloth to fine table linen up until the 18th century. The fibre of the local European nettle is naturally silky, luxurious […]
Felt Flowers Learn how to make wet felted flowers with Geraldine Field. Explore colour blending and different shaping, using wet felting techniques, with or without templates, possible needle felt extras and pre-felts. You should go home with several examples. Enjoy a therapeutic day full of colourful fluffiness. Please bring an old towel. Materials […]
We are so pleased to welcome Janet Phillips virtually to The Loom Shed to talk about the inspiration behind her new book, Exploring Woven Fabrics. This online talk will also include the opportunity to ask Janet questions about her work. Cost £12