A 2.5 hour weaving workshop where you will have a go at weaving on a 4 shaft table loom and produce paper weaves greetings cards, both teaching you the ins and outs of the weaving process.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners, anyone interested in crafting in anyway will enjoy this weaving taster workshop.
What will happen at the workshop?
The workshop will start with a small introduction to AJW followed a talk and demonstration on the process of weaving such as how to plan a warp, set up a loom and plan your weft patterns and weave.
One at a time you will be able to have a go at weaving, on a 4 shaft table loom.
You will also create paper weaves from weft patterns, to experiment with colour proportions and pattern and help understand the fundamentals of weave. The best of your paper weaves you will make into greetings cards to take home (up to 3).
Where?
The workshops are held at Sandbach Art Room, CW11 1GR.
What is the accessibility?
Sandbach Art Room has two steps to access the building and has a wheelchair ramp that can be placed over the stairs. It does not have a disabled toilet and the access to the toilets is not big enough for a wheelchair, it is a short walk from the main room.
If you require any further assistance, please do email Alice at alicejoanwoven@hotmail.co.uk to discuss.
Additional information
You don't need to bring anything to the workshop, all equipment is provided.
Little refreshments will be provided.
Please arrive 10 - 15 mins before the workshop starts for a prompt start.
There are 6 spaces available on the workshop, if you are unable to book the amount of spaces you'd like due to availability please get in touch as we might be able to book another date or if you have a party of 6 or more (hen do, birthday, gift) we can make a private booking for yourself.
Please email Alice at alicejoanwoven@hotmail.co.uk.
If the workshop has less than 3 participates booked 48 hours prior it may be cancelled by myself due to costs.
Cancellations must be made 48 hours before the workshop starts for a refund, cancellations made after this time will not refunded.
