About/Description
This workshop is aimed at those new to the craft and practitioners with existing experience in weaving and will run across two days. The course covers the practical skills of setting up a four shaft table loom and weaving the key weave structures. Rebecca’s vast experience in design will benefit those with previous experience as well as those new to the craft.
The course is aimed at those who are completely new to weaving, perhaps prior to the purchase of a loom, to learn the steps involved in setting up a loom from scratch. Also those who may have woven before on looms setup for them. And of course anyone who may have setup a loom before but needs a refresher of good technique.
Day 1 - designing a weave for sampling, making a warp and setting up or ‘dressing’ a table loom.
Day 2 - weaving samples in the key structures eg: plain weave, it’s derivatives and twills. Using British Wools both in their natural colour and plant dyed to create woven patterns, experimenting with colour, texture and the characteristics from different sheep breeds.
Please bring a packed lunch with you. There is no cafe on site, although tea and coffee will be supplied. The nearest shop is in Tetbury.
Who is the course/workshop for?
This course is suitable for beginners through to intermediate learners. Those with some existing experience may well progress quicker through the first days experiments.
How many people can attend?
5 places are available
What days do I attend?
19th & 20th May 2023
Where will this course/workshop take place?
Barley Court, Highgrove Traditional Crafts, Doughton, Tetbury, GL8 8TQ
What should I bring?
Wear comfortable clothing that you are happy to be seated in. We recommend that you avoid wearing loose sleeves or loose jewelry. We recommend that you do not wear high heels or open-toed shoes.
Accessibility:
Our buildings at Highgrove Traditional Crafts are listed historic buildings so we do have some accessibility challenges. If you have any accessibility requirements please do email us on highgrove@princes-foundation.org and we will do our utmost to accommodate everyone.
Covid-19 guidelines:
Your health and safety are our number one priority. We will provide a detailed briefing to students on current COVID-19 measures before attending the course.
Terms & conditions:
The Prince’s Foundation reserves the right to discontinue or suspend a Course up to fourteen (14) calendar days before the advertised start date of the Course. This course requires a minimum number of enrollments to run.
Our normal terms and conditions apply, with the addition of the following:
Please don't attend if you feel unwell or have COVID-19 symptoms. We will be happy to refund your fee, or put your fee towards a course on a future date in the next 12 months if we are unable to hold a session in person due to a change in conditions, e.g. another UK lockdown, this course cannot be held online.
Tutor biography:
Rebecca Connolly is a local weaver creating unique hand woven pieces, collections for exhibitions or designs for commercial production in quantity. She was awarded a Licentiate Membership of The Society of Designer Craftsmen in 2015 and in 2021 accepted as member of South West England Fibreshed. She works with British wool and wool producers and she teaches weaving and natural dyeing.
