Exploring Textile Processes

The Hepworth Wakefield is an award-winning art gallery in the heart of Yorkshire, set within Wakefield’s historic waterfront overlooking the River Calder. Designed by the acclaimed David Chipperfield Architects, the gallery opened in May 2011.Named after Barbara Hepworth, one of the most important artists of the 20th century who was born and brought up in Wakefield, the gallery presents major exhibitions of the best international modern and contemporary art and has dedicated galleries exploring Hepworth’s art and working process.

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Explore textile techniques with artist and teacher Joan Murray.

Using her collection of ancient and contemporary samples, Joan will highlight various weaves and methods of construction. As an introduction to handling yarns and using weaving equipment, she will demonstrate Peruvian braid making for traditional slings and slit tapestry straps. You will guided to create samples, using card looms and other simple equipment to create small weaves, Peruvian braids, Japanese braids, and thread wrapping, inspired by Sheila Hicks’ organic and colourful pieces in our exhibition <a href="https://hepworthwakefield.org/whats-on/sheila-hicks/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Off Grid</a>. You will have the opportunity to try working on a small rigid heddle table loom to explore simple colour and texture effects.This session is suitable for beginners, though Joan will introduce techniques and approaches suitable to the experience level of individual learners.A two week cancellation policy applies to all workshops. As commercial workshops support our charitable activities, and materials and equipment are ordered in advance, we regret that refunds cannot be offered less than two weeks before the workshop date should you wish to cancel your place.Should The Hepworth Wakefield need to cancel a workshop, your ticket will be refunded in full.

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