Tapestry Weaving: Weaving the View with Irene Evison

Tapestry Weaving: Weaving the View with Irene Evison

Take inspiration from the lochside landscape to weave a mini tapestry to take home, guided by weaver Irene Evison

By Nearly Wild Weaving

Date and time

Sunday, June 8 · 10:30am - 12:30pm GMT+1

Location

Ardgour Ales

Ardgour Ales Fort William PH33 7AH United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

We’ll take our inspiration from the colours, shapes and textures of the lochside landscape, using a simple frame and selection of yarns. Think of it as a combination between relaxation, mindful creativity and appreciation of the outdoors. Create your own tapestry weaving doodle based on the natural world around us, a tiny sampler to take away.

No experience necessary.

All materials and equipment provided.

Children over 10 welcome when accompanied by an adult.

Led by Irene Evison, Nearly Wild Weaving

https://nearlywildweaving.wordpress.com/

@nearlywildweaving

Inspired by the natural world, one of my favourite things is sitting somewhere outdoors ‘weaving the view’, distilling key elements of what I see to create a tapestry in just a few hours. When I look at the tapestry afterwards, I’m reminded of the birdsong, breeze and sense of wellbeing that I experienced while I was weaving. My portfolio also includes much more in-depth studio-designed pieces, each the product of many hour, days and weeks of planning and weaving. And I love inspiring other people to be creative through the medium of tapestry weaving, often through participatory outdoor weaving experiences, but also through workshops and community projects.


USEFUL TO KNOW.....

We'll be based at Ardgour Ales, in Ardgour. We’ll be outdoors, soaking up the atmosphere of the environment around us, so come prepared for any weather. We’ll have shelters, so unless it’s blowing a hoolie from the north, we’ll be able to carry on regardless.

With our base at Ardgour Ales, you’ll be able to refresh your creative energies with tea, coffee and snacks throughout the day, and of course their own craft ales will be available from to enjoy. Ideal if you have a partner, friends or family who are less interested in the art! Check out what's available at https://www.ardgourales.scot/

The Brewery is a short walk from the Corran Ferry, which is free for foot passengers. On a Saturday, the first ferry runs from Corran is at 6.30am and the last ferry leaves Ardgour at 9.20pm, and on Sunday it's a later start at 8.30am from Ardgour/8.45am from Corran, and a 9.20pm last ferry.

Organized by

Our online events, Tapestry Together and Tapestry: In Conversation form part of our objective to share the art and skill of tapestry weaving with others, while our Nearly Wild Weaving Experiences provide an opportunity to 'have a go', to explore tapestry weaving in an outdoor environment, providing a connection with nature.