| 4-Day Beginner’s Weaving Course / Introduction to Multi-shaft Weaving

This is a beginners’ course, and is designed to give students an understanding of what can be achieved using a multi-shaft loom, and leave with enough knowledge to continue weaving on your own.

Taught in small groups of up to four people, and using four and eight shaft table looms, students will have an opportunity to explore pattern, colour and texture using various looms, each one set up differently, so that a wide variety of patterns can be replicated and techniques can be explored.

As well as sampling, students will also learn about weaving notation, and at least one…

Gemma - 9 December 2024

The four day beginner's workshop was a great introduction into multi-shaft hand weaving. The class was small (only two students) resulting in dedicated time for discussion, questions, weaving, setting up the loom, spinning, yarns and fibres and more. As a novice weaver, I would recommend this course as a great place to start!

Joanna - 31 October 2024

I spent 4 really interesting and inspiring days with Alan in his studio. Day 1: experimenting with different yarns, weaves and colour on 2 different looms, a 4 shaft and 8 shaft table loom Day 2: preparing the warp, learning how to plan a project, calculate the yarn, winding and tying off the warp on a warping board. More time experimenting with different weaves and twills Day 3: setting up a modern 8 shaft loom - putting on and spreading the warp, threading the heddles and sleying the reed. More weaving Day 4: weaving on the set up loom, working on a sampler and experimenting with waffle weaves Plenty of time to chat, get to grips with different tools and experience the process. Alan is generous with his knowledge, support and biscuits. In 1860 six of my great grandmother’s family worked in the Lancashire cotton mills. I’ve just bought a second hand loom on eBay and I’m all set to start my weaving journey.

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