These workshops will suit complete beginners as well as a refresher class for those who may need reminding of various techniques, procedures in prepping/handling a warp and dressing a 4 shaft table loom.

This weekend weave class will focus on weaving a fabric length, this can be a finished wearable scarf or a series of samples where you explore differing weaving structures using a common warp. Students will be led through the weaving process; with yarn types being discussed from a choice of merino, shetland and cheviot, as well as drape/handle being explored through a series of provided samples. The warping process will be completed on a warping mill, with instructions given on how to dress a 4-shaft Ashford table loom, all with the guidance of James.

Once the loom has been dressed, and after consultation with James, you can base your finished piece on a range of provided samples and weave notes supplied. Warp preparation and loom dressing will take up the first day with the aim to get you weaving from 11.00 on the second day of the workshop.

Differing threading drafts will be discussed as part of this introduction to weaving and first time weavers will be introduced to a straight draft for beginners, pointed draft for intermediate and overshot constructions for the more advanced or confident students. If you are keen to explore all three of these threadings a discounts of 10% will be given to those who book 3 weekend workshops to explore the design potential of these differing drafts.

During the the pandemic we worked hard to add value to the monies owed for these popular weekend workshops and as well as the cost covering all materials, use of equipment and light refreshments, we are now happy to inform that you will also now have access to 14 instructional videos which are yours to keep as part of the £215 fee for the weekend workshop or indeed any workshop you sign up for at the PickOne Studios.

These instructional films explain all the processes that go towards weaving your own cloth and once you sign up you will receive a pass word protected weblink to these informative films. These films are yours to keep, revisit and to assist you with your weaving journey prior to and post physical workshop!

Also please be aware, for those who are unable to take away the looms to complete their projects, with advanced notification and for an additional payment of £70 students can stay on the following Monday to bring their pieces to completion.
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Price £215

Payment in full secures a place on the workshop.