Workshops
Workshops
Workshops are returning - Autumn 2020!
I am so pleased to confirm that I will be back delivering workshops from September. I am as excited to be back facilitating workshops as you are to be attending!
I am aware that for some of my participants they may not feel able to join a group workshop this Autumn. Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss a one to one workshop or a workshop with members from one household or bubble. I would be more than happy to discuss ways in which I could help facilitate a workshop where you would feel safe.
Workshops will be a bit different but they will still be filled with lots of creativity and fun! Below is a quick overview of what to expect:
Before the Workshop
Please bring a face covering
Please bring as few belongings as possible
Please only come to the workshop if you are feeling well
At the Workshop
Please wear a face covering unless exempt
Please sanitise your hands on entering
Please observe social distancing
Workshop groups will be smaller if needed in a venue
Please follow written or verbal guidance throughout the workshop
You will be asked to leave your details for NHS Track and Trace
Please have lots of fun!
Thank you for making the workshop a happy and safe place for everyone!
For more details about how I will be working with venues to ensure that risks are mitigated. Please click here.
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.
Helen, Workshop Participant
Spinning Workshop
On this beginner’s workshop, you will learn to spin on a drop spindle. It is a great workshop for those who are interested in designing and creating their own yarn, so that they can introduce their own hand spun elements into their weaving or knitting projects in the future.
As well as learning how to spin on a drop spindle you will also learn how to use the Andean plying method to then ply your spun yarn together. You will also have the opportunity to create your own unique colour palette, allowing you to explore and investigate how different colours work when combined together.
Please note that you will be leaving the class with skills and knowledge for you to continue this new craft at home. You will also leave with some spun yarn on this beginner’s workshop but not enough for your next large knitting project!
Lunch will be provided by a local Chapel Allerton independent cafe.
Thursday 24th September 2020 10:00 – 15:00
Chirpy, Chapel Allerton, Leeds
For more information as well as how to book, please visit here.
Weaving on Looms at Sunny Bank Mills - Beginner's Weaving Course
A 5 week course for those who would like to explore and develop their weaving more. You may be a complete beginner or have done a peg loom weaving course or woven on a rigid heddle loom but are keen to develop your skills. Looms will already be set up and warped so there is plenty of time to concentrate on weaving! Each of 6 looms will be set with a different pattern so that you can explore a different technique, (e.g. plain weave, hopsack and twill) by rotating around.
You will spend the first three weeks exploring different weave patterns whilst learning about your loom.
The final two weeks will be dedicated to weaving your own final project, this could be a table runner, cushion cover or scarf for example. With support you will be guided as to how to achieve your designed outcome.
At the end of the course you will take home a range of samples, as well as one final finished item.
Every Friday beginning 25th September 2020 for 5 weeks 10:00 – 13:00
Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley
For more information, please visit here.
Woven Wall Hanging Workshop
Enjoy an afternoon weaving your very own wall hanging. You will learn how to use and combine several different weaving techniques within your work as well as explore colour creatively. You will have access to a wide range of different yarns, both natural and manmade, as well as lots of different colours and textures.
You will not only take away your finished wall hanging, you will also have the skills to continue weaving at home, enabling you to create future woven wonders. This workshop is perfect for beginners and all equipment and materials will be provided for the session.
Saturday 3rd October 2020 13:00 – 16:00
The Art House, Wakefield
For more information, please visit here:
Weaving Workshop - Woven Table Runner using a Peg Loom
Enjoy the day learning how to weave on a peg loom. This workshop is aimed at beginners with no previous experience and will focus on learning skills as well as producing a woven table runner.
The workshop will take you through how to warp up your loom, how to weave, how to use and combine colour, as well as several different techniques you might like to try within your weaving.
Throughout the workshop you will have access to a large range of different coloured and textured yarns both natural and synthetic. You will have the freedom to design your own unique outcome whilst being given support and guidance throughout the workshop.
Tuesday 13th October 2020 10:00 – 15:00
Articentric, Saltburn by the Sea, North Yorkshire
For more information as well as how to book, please visit here.
Rag Rug a Cushion - 2 Week Course
In this mini series of workshops you will learn how to design and create your own rag rug cushion topper, using a proddy tool.
In the first session on 15th October you will learn how to design your cushion topper and then begin making, using the range of lovely colourful strips of material.
In the second session on 22nd October you will continue rag rugging and also learn how to finish off your cushion once the design is complete.
Please feel free to bring along any material that you would like to incorporate into your design. It may take you longer than the two workshops to complete your cushion, though you will have learnt all the skills needed in the sessions to complete the project at home later.
15th & 22nd October 2020 10:00 – 13:00
Chirpy, Chapel Allerton, Leeds
For more information as well as how to book, please visit here.
Needle Felt & Stitch - Landscape Workshop
Create your own landscape using stitch and needle felting techniques. During the workshop you will learn and use a range of different needle felting techniques as well as combining some stitched detailing to your work. You will leave the workshop with your own textile landscape and lots of techniques to inspire your making at home.
Friday 16th October 2020 18:30 – 21:00
Chirpy, Chapel Allerton, Leeds
For more information, please visit here.
Woven Wall Hanging Workshop
Spend the morning learning how to weave your very own wall hanging. This workshop is perfect for beginners. You will be able to select from a wide range of different coloured and textured yarns meaning that you can explore colour creatively within your work and weave your own bespoke design. You will also learn how to use and combine several different weaving techniques, meaning you will take away a range of new skills as well as your finished wall hanging!
Saturday 17th October 2020 10:00 – 13:00
Jessica Steele Studios, Leeds
For more information, please visit here.
Weaving on Looms at Sunny Bank Mills - Cushion Cover
A fun introduction to the basics of weaving on a loom whilst also producing your own rectangular cushion cover top. The looms will be set up and warped for you ahead of the workshop, meaning that you get to enjoy a whole day just weaving. The course will enable you to weave sufficient fabric to either make, the front of a cushion cover, a full simple cushion or enough fabric to applique onto an existing cover. Please note that there will not be time within the workshop to complete your cushion cover – a nice project for when you are at home.
You will be in a small class, maximum of 6, giving you plenty of time to ask questions and receive 1 to 1 as well as group support throughout the workshop. You will have the opportunity to choose from a range of yarns, different thicknesses and colours to create your very own bespoke design.
Saturday 24th October 2020 10:00 – 16:00
Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley
For more information, please visit here.
Weaving on Looms at Sunny Bank Mills - Cushion Cover - Additional date
A fun introduction to the basics of weaving on a loom whilst also producing your own rectangular cushion cover top. The looms will be set up and warped for you ahead of the workshop, meaning that you get to enjoy a whole day just weaving. The course will enable you to weave sufficient fabric to either make, the front of a cushion cover, a full simple cushion or enough fabric to applique onto an existing cover. Please note that there will not be time within the workshop to complete your cushion cover – a nice project for when you are at home.
You will be in a small class, maximum of 6, giving you plenty of time to ask questions and receive 1 to 1 as well as group support throughout the workshop. You will have the opportunity to choose from a range of yarns, different thicknesses and colours to create your very own bespoke design.
Sunday 25th October 2020 10:00 – 16:00
Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley
For more information, please visit here.
Weaving on Looms at Sunny Bank Mills - Place Mats
A fun introduction to the basics of weaving on a loom.
You will weave your very own set of place mats. The looms will be set up and warped for you ahead of the workshop, meaning that you get to enjoy a whole day just weaving. You will be in a small class, maximum of 6, giving you plenty of time to ask questions and receive 1 to 1 as well as group support throughout the workshop. You will have the opportunity to choose from a range of yarns, different thicknesses and colours to create your very own bespoke designs.
This workshop is aimed at beginners.
Saturday 31st October 2020 10:00 – 16:00
Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley
For more information, please visit here.
Weaving on Looms at Sunny Bank Mills - Skills Day: using colour / Designing a warp
These workshops are aimed at those who may already have some beginner weaving knowledge and would like to expand their skills base, or those who would like a refresher on a technical aspect of weaving. You will not go home with an item, but rather knowledge, skills and confidence to design and create your own warps whilst using colour confidently in the future.
This day is solely devoted to how to use colour confidently when designing a warp. You will be guided through aspects of colour theory, how to translate images and source material into your warp design, creating yarn wraps, and how to plan and design a warp.
Friday 6th November 2020 10:00 – 16:00
Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley
For more information, please visit here.
Crafted By Hand
Crafted By Hand is a great event in the craft calendar showcasing the very best makers from across the country. This year it will be a virtual event, so you can take part whereever you are, from the comfort of your sofa!
Friday 6th November 2020 Saturday 7th November 2020 Sunday 8th November 2020
Woven Wall Hanging Workshop
Create your very own woven wall hanging to decorate your home. Learn how to combine different techniques and skills along with exciting colour and yarn combinations to create your own unique woven masterpiece!
Friday 20th November 2020 18:30 – 21:00
Chirpy, Chapel Allerton, Leeds
For more information, please visit here.
Weaving on Looms at Sunny Bank Mills - Mini Christmas Stocking
Spend the day weaving. A fun introduction to the basics of weaving on a loom whilst also producing your own piece of material, from which to then make a mini Christmas stocking. The looms will be set up and warped for you ahead of the workshop. The workshop will enable you to weave a piece of fabric sufficient to make a mini stocking. You will have the opportunity to choose from a range of yarns, different thicknesses and colours to create your very own bespoke design.
Saturday 21st November 2020 10:00 – 16:00
Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley
For more information, please visit here.
Christmas Fabric Wreath Workshop
Create your very own stunning fabric wreath, to put up year after year. Learn how to create your own hand tied Christmas wreath, whilst choosing from a wide selection of fabrics. With lots of different textured and coloured fabric on offer, this provides plenty of opportunity for creating your very own bespoke design, before adding the finishing touches with some Christmas baubles.
Friday 27th November 2020 18:30 – 21:00
Friday 11th December 2020 18:30 – 21:00
Chirpy, Chapel Allerton, Leeds
For more information as well as how to book, onto 27th November workshop please visit here.
For more information as well as how to book, onto 11th December workshop please visit here.
Wreath Workshop
Spend the session making your very own fabric wreath. There will be a wide selection of material available to use including a variety of colours and texture. You will learn the skills needed to create your very own hand tied wreath using fabric before adding the finishing touches with some Christmas baubles. This wreath is perfect for displaying again and again at home.
Saturday 5th December 2020 13:00 – 16:00
The Art House, Wakefield
For more information, please visit here.
Needle Felted Christmas Decoration
Learn how to needle felt your very own Christmas Bauble to display on your tree with pride or give as a gift. You will learn the skills needed to needle felt as well as how to apply decoration to create unique and special decorations this Christmas.
Friday 4th December 2020 18:30 – 21:00
Chirpy, Chapel Allerton, Leeds
For more information as well as how to book, please visit here.
Christmas Bauble Workshop - Needle Felting
Enjoy a morning learning to make your own Christmas Baubles. You will learn the technique of needle felting to allow you to create your own special decorations this Christmas. Perfect for displaying on your own tree or giving as a gift to a loved one.
Saturday 12th December 2020 10:00 – 12:30
The Sewing Sanctuary, Harrogate
For more information as well as how to book, please visit here.
2021 Workshops
There are lot’s of great workshops to look forward to next year.
Weaving on Looms at Sunny Bank Mills - Folded Purse
Enjoy a day learning to weave. A fun introduction to the basics of weaving on a loom whilst also producing your own folded purse. The looms will be set up and warped for you ahead of the workshop, meaning that you get to enjoy a whole day just weaving. The workshop will enable you to weave sufficient fabric to create a folded purse.
You will be in a small class, giving you plenty of time to ask questions and receive 1 to 1 as well as group support throughout the workshop. You will have the opportunity to choose from a range of yarns, different thicknesses and colours to create your very own bespoke design.
Saturday 20th February 2021 10:00 – 16:00
Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley
For more information, please visit here.
Weaving on Looms at Sunny Bank Mills - Beginner's Weaving Course
A 5 week course for those who would like to explore and develop their weaving more. You may be a complete beginner or have done a peg loom weaving course or woven on a rigid heddle loom but are keen to develop your skills. Looms will already be set up and warped so there is plenty of time to concentrate on weaving! Each of the 6 looms will be set with a different pattern so that you can explore a different technique, (e.g. plain weave, twill) by rotating around.
You will spend the first three weeks exploring different weave patterns whilst learning about your loom.
The final two weeks will be dedicated to weaving your own final project, this could be a table runner, cushion cover or scarf for example. With support you will be guided as to how to achieve your designed outcome.
At the end of the course you will take home a range of samples, as well as one final finished item.
Every Friday beginning 26th February 2021 for 5 weeks 10:00 – 13:00
Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley
For more information, please visit here.
Weaving on Looms at Sunny Bank Mills - Beginner's Weaving Course
A 5 week course for those who would like to explore and develop their weaving more. You may be a complete beginner or have done a peg loom weaving course or woven on a rigid heddle loom but are keen to develop your skills. Looms will already be set up and warped so there is plenty of time to concentrate on weaving! Each of the 6 looms will be set with a different pattern so that you can explore a different technique, (e.g. plain weave, twill) by rotating around.
You will spend the first three weeks exploring different weave patterns whilst learning about your loom.
The final two weeks will be dedicated to weaving your own final project, this could be a table runner, cushion cover or scarf for example. With support you will be guided as to how to achieve your designed outcome.
At the end of the course you will take home a range of samples, as well as one final finished item.
Every Thursday beginning 29th April 2021 for 5 weeks 10:00 – 13:00
Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley
For more information, please visit here.
Weaving on Looms at Sunny Bank Mills - Cushion Cover
A fun introduction to the basics of weaving on a loom whilst also producing your own rectangular cushion cover top. The looms will be set up and warped for you ahead of the workshop, meaning that you get to enjoy a whole day just weaving. The course will enable you to weave sufficient fabric to either make, the front of a cushion cover, a full simple cushion or enough fabric to applique onto an existing cover. Please note that there will not be time within the workshop to complete your cushion cover – a nice project for when you are at home.
You will be in a small class, maximum of 6, giving you plenty of time to ask questions and receive 1 to 1 as well as group support throughout the workshop. You will have the opportunity to choose from a range of yarns, different thicknesses and colours to create your very own bespoke design.
Saturday 29th May 2021 10:00 – 16:00
Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley
For more information, please visit here.
Peg Loom Weaving - Woven Cushion Cover Top
This workshop is perfect for beginners and you will be supported as you create your own unique cushion top design. I will guide you from the initial design stage and the selection of materials through to the setup and hand weaving process. You will weave your very own unique piece of fabric to take home with you.
– Explore different coloured yarns and textures
– Both man-made and natural materials.
– Learn how to warp up the loom.
– Learn how to weave on the loom.
– Try a range of different techniques to use within your piece of work.
Please note there will not be time within the workshop to sew your woven cushion top into a final cushion, you will leave with a square piece of fabric to then sew at home later.
Friday 17th September 2021 10:00 – 16:00
ArtisOn, Masham, North Yorkshire
For more information as well as how to book, please visit here.
