Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving Workshop, Salisbury

Sat Nov 23 2024 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm UTC+00:00

Fisherton Mill - Gallery Cafe Studios | Salisbury

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Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving Workshop, Salisbury
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A day long frame weaving workshop for beginners between 10am - 4pm in the beautiful setting of Fisherton Mill in Salisbury.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
✨The course price includes 6 hours of guided tuition, use of the looms and all materials including yarns and a selection of fibres including organic cotton, bamboo, flax and hemp.
✨You will be given your own clear workshop handouts to take away with you.
✨You will receive a 20% discount on the lunch menu from the Fisherton Mill Gallery Cafe on the day of the workshop.
✨Spaces are limited to ensure you receive as much guidance as you need.
✨This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those that have a little experience and would like a refresher.
✨You will have the opportunity to buy your loom at the end of the workshop.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The workshop will teach you the basic principles and terminology of weaving and you will create a small woven piece using a frame loom.
We will cover the following:
🧵How to pick the best yarns for weaving
🧵How to plan your warp (all the tension threads that are wound on to the loom before weaving begins)
🧵How to dress the loom (prepare the loom for weaving)
🧵Lots of weaving!
🧵How to secure your piece and remove it from the loom
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those that have a little experience and would like a refresher.
You will have the opportunity to buy your loom and other materials at the end of the workshop, and you will find a comprehensive list of suppliers in the resources section of your handout.
WHAT TO BRING
Fisherton Mill has a wonderful cafe where you can purchase your lunch, cakes and drinks, however if you'd prefer to bring a packed lunch, please feel free to do so.

You will be provided with all the materials you will need for the workshop however if you have any material at home that you would like to experiment with then please feel free to bring them along.
ABOUT YOUR TUTOR
Ellie Fisher is a textile designer with a foundation in textiles from Winchester School of Art and a BA and MA from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. 
With over 20 years of weaving experience she is passionate about sharing her love of textiles.
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