Cardboard loom weaving workshop

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The National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall

Learn weaving techniques to make your own woven wall hanging in this family-friendly workshop.

National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall

Learn some simple weaving techniques using cardboard looms and create your own woven wall hangings.During the workshop there will be a screening of selected films from our archive which document the history of weaving in Scotland. All materials will be provided. Suitable for ages 5 and over (all children must be accompanied by an adult for duration of the event). This event is part of our week of activities to mark Fashion Revolution Week 2026. TimingsThere will be two bookable sessions:<ul><li>10:30am to 12 noon</li></ul><ul><li>2pm to 3:30pm</li></ul> About Fashion Revolution WeekFashion Revolution Week is a global awareness week that asks people to think about who makes their clothes and under what conditions. It was created to remember the Rana Plaza factory disaster and to push the fashion industry toward greater transparency, fair labour, and more sustainable practices. It’s a week of encouraging all of us consumers to be mindful of our recourses and where we can reuse, mend, and slow down the consumption of materials.

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