Combine weaving and other textile techniques into two and three-dimensional pieces. This course is designed to inspire you to explore weaving alongside other constructed textile techniques such as wrapping, knotting and basketry and be creative, whatever your starting point.

The first evening will introduce the techniques. We will look at the work of fibre artists from the 1960s through to the present day, with time to make a small sample to spark your creativity for the forthcoming days.

You will learn to warp a small frame loom (for those who are new to this). Then explore simple and more complex weaving on the frame, including textural weaving techniques. We will then look at how to take things into three dimensions, using supplementary warps, extending the warp and working off the frame.

You will work at their own pace. The aim is to build on the skills that you already have and learn some new ones. There will be demonstrations, handling samples and step-by-step instructions to learn the techniques, as well as time to experiment and explore your own preferred way of working.

Bring your personal projects and design inspiration, or simply use the setting of the college and grounds to gain direction in your work. There will be a range of materials to choose from, as well as weaving yarns for warp and weft. Bring your own sticks, stones and other objects that you might wish to use in your work.

Students may have a weaving, macramé or basketry background, a little experience of one or more of these is required. For those who have undertaken the Art Weaving Landscapes course, this is a good follow on, working on the loom and exploring off-the-loom techniques – and something in between. Take your work in new directions and create a range of sample pieces or consolidate the learning into a new piece of two or three-dimensional work.

Included

On this course the tutor will supply most of the materials including A variety of yarns, fibre, cords and wire. Sticks and other found objects Looms, bobbins, needles, masking tape, glue

What students need to bring

• Your own choice of yarns, wire, fibres, if you have them
• Drawing materials
• Design inspiration in the form of pictures, photos, your own artwork
• Simple frame loom, Tapestry bobbins (if you have them)
• Large-eyed needles, sewing equipment,
• Small sharp scissors

Available to buy

Available from shop:

• Art materials, large tapestry frames

Available from tutor:

• Small weaving frames, shuttles, bobbins, plastic needles,

Additional information

Wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear i.e. no open-toes or sandals. Safety boots, if specified.

Arrival Day - this is the first date listed above

Courses start early evening. Residential students to arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm.

6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included).

8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential.

Daily timetable

Classes 9.15 - 5pm, lunch is included.

From 6.30pm: Dinner (included for residential students).

Evening working - students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with their tutor's permission and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.

Last day

Classes 9.15am - 3pm, lunch is included.

Residential students are to vacate their rooms by 10am please.

(This timetable is for courses of more than one day in length. The tutor may make slight variations)

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