Workshops
Workshops
Many of the workshops and projects I deliver are for individual organisations, schools or communities. However, here you can find all my public workshops that are open to everyone. I look forward to meeting you at one of them soon.
Thank you so much for the workshop you gave yesterday, I thoroughly enjoyed the day and felt that I had achieved something. Your expertise and manner both helped me to feel at ease in a world that I would not normally find myself in, so thank you. A great day.
May 2022
Intermediate Weaving Course @ Sunny Bank Mills
Friday 22nd April - 27th May 2022 10:00 - 13:00 for 6 weeks
Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley, Leeds
6 week course for those who want to explore weaving for themselves in more detail and learn how to create a warp as well as dress the loom. For all the information about this course as well as how to book, please visit here.
Drop Spindle Spinning Workshop
Saturday 7th May 2022 10:00 - 16:00
Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley, Leeds
Enjoy learning to spin on a drop spindle. There will be lots of natural wool fibre available as well dyed to enable you to design your own yarns as you learn to spin. This workshop is great for beginners. To book, please visit here.
Weave your own Cushion Cover Top Workshop
Saturday 28th May 2022 10:00 - 16:00
The Art House, Wakefield
Enjoy the day learning to weave on a peg loom whilst designing and weaving your very own cushion cover top. You will be shown a range of different techniques you might like to try within your weaving as well as having lots of different yarns to choose from. To book, please visit here.
June 2022
Woven Wall Hanging Workshop
Friday 10th June 2022 Time TBC
Number 6 Studio Gallery, Pateley Bridge
Create your own woven wall hanging using a range of different yarns both synthetic as natural in a variety of colours and textures. You will also have the opportunity to explore a range of different weaving techniques. Booking information coming soon.
Learn how to make a warp @ Sunny Bank Mills
Saturday 11th June 2022 10:00 - 16:00
Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley, Leeds
This one day workshop takes you through the process of making a warp and how to dress the loom. Unfortunately we can’t weave without making a warp, so this is a vital step to learn to be an independent weaver. For full details about this workshop, please visit here.
Beginners Weaving Course @ Sunny Bank Mills
Thursday 16th June - 21st July 2022 18:00 - 21:00 for 6 weeks
Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley, Leeds
6 week course for those who would like to learn to weave. This course is perfect for those who would like to weave for the first time with looms set up and ready to use. For the full details about this course, please visit here.
July 2022
Woven Wall Hanging Workshop with Agnis Smallwood
Saturday 9th July 2022 13:00 - 16:00
The Craft Centre and Design Gallery, Leeds
Learn how to craft an intricate wall hanging. Through group demonstrations and one to one support you will be able to create your own bespoke design. For more information as well as how to book, please visit here.
Weaving in a Day @ Sunny Bank Mills
Saturday 16th July 2022 10:00 - 16:00
Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley, Leeds
A one day workshop where you will be able to weave your own own piece of fabric. The looms will be all set up so you can enjoy weaving! For more information as well as how to book, please visit here.
Circular Weaving Wall Hanging Workshop
Saturday 23rd July 2022 13:00 - 16:00
The Art House, Wakefield
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon learning how to weave your own circular woven wall hanging using lots of different yarns. This workshop is perfect for beginners. To book, please visit here.
Peg Loom Weaving
Saturday 30th July 2022 10:00 - 16:00
The Bowery, Headingley, Leeds
Design and weave your very own fabric. You will learn how to warp up your loom as well as how to weave. There will be lots of colourful yarns in a range of different textures and materials to enjoy using throughout the workshop. To book, please visit here.
August and September 2022
Woven Textural Wall Hanging
Saturday 27th August 2022 10:30 - 16:00
The Hepworth, Wakefield
Create your own woven textural wall hanging with Leeds based designer Agnis Smallwood. Taking inspiration from our current Sheila Hicks exhibition, you will be shown a range of different weaving techniques to experiment with and combine within the design of your wall hanging. For more information as well as how to book, please visit here.
Spinning on a Drop Spindle
Thursday 22nd September 2022 10:00 - 16:00
ArtisON, Masham
Enjoy the day learning to spin using a drop spindle. As well as learning to spin you will also use the Andean plying technique to ply your spun yarn together. No previous experience needed. Some dexterity is needed for this workshop. To book your place, please visit here.
Christmas 2022
Christmas Festive Workshops 2022
Christmas workshops are always hugely popular every year. You might like to join in a workshop taking place at different venues across Yorkshire (dates to be announced in due course) or have your own private workshop with friends and family. These can either be in person or kits can be posted out with the workshop taking place over Zoom.
I have also delivered several corporate Christmas workshops for businesses across the UK. If you think a craft workshop might be a fun way to join together as a team this Christmas, then please do get in touch to discuss further.
