Ref: D5D40653
By popular demand we have increased this course by one day. This is an in-depth, intensive course and you will come away with the technical knowledge required to start weaving your own cloth independently.
Day 1-2 Focus on how to design your cloth and calculate a warp using colours of your choice. We will be working with a 2/17 merino wool suitable for apparel and soft furnishing fabric weights. Introduction to the loom and step-by-step guidance on all the processes required to set up your loom, from using a warping mill to threading the heddles. By day two your loom will be set up and ready to start weaving.
Day 3-5 You will learn how to read a lifting plan and weave drafts and be introduced to the classic weave structures as well as to more complex, contemporary designs. You will be encouraged to experiment with colour and a variety of yarns. There will be guidance on weaving technique, how to achieve good selvedges and finishing your cloth. You will go home with a selection of samples or completed piece of fabric to display or make a functional item from.
The course will be taught in a small group to allow for plenty of personalised tuition.
Suitable for complete beginners or students requiring an in-depth refresher. Each student will have use of a dedicated 8-shaft Ashford table loom or similar, and also have the option to bring their own.
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If you especially wish to bring your own table loom, you will need to make your own arrangements to bring and collect your loom on the first and last days of the course, factoring in parking restrictions outside the campus.
Available from tutor: Additional merino wool for future projects will be available to purchase to take away after the course.
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Short courses are open to anyone aged 18 and over. The course fee covers tuition and materials where stated. You will need to bring all other items listed under the Materials to bring section.
Coffee and tea are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you to eat in the refreshments room. There are also plenty of other local venues to purchase food.
If you have any specific access needs, we will need to know about your access requirements in advance. Please tell us about your needs in confidence by emailing: [email protected] This venue has steps to the front reception, with limited access via a side gate to the ground floor. There is a small lift to higher floors or stairs.
Short course students are required to sign a safety compliance form as part of West Dean Health and Safety regulations.
Please refer to our terms & conditions below.
The information given is accurate at the time of publication. However, West Dean College reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require.
Pamela is a hand weaver and textile artist focusing on environmental issues. She worked in the Fashion Textiles Industry in London and Brussels for 14 years; now her weaving practice collaborates with interior designers internationally and she regularly exhibits her work.
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