Workshops
Teaching is an important part of my creative practice and I offer a range of workshops in my central Edinburgh studio. From beginners workshops to master classes, artist mentoring and private tuition. A teaching fellow at Edinburgh University, I also run workshops for Dovecot Studio, West Dean and Weavers Bazaar. If you would like to discuss organising a workshop for your group, please get in touch.
Gartmore House. Introduction to tapestry 2027
7th - 12th February 2027, 28th - March - 2nd April 2027, 20th - 25th June 2027, 17th -22nd October 2027, For more information and booking at Gartmore House Gartmore House. Nestled within the stunning Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and set within 100...
A Splash of Colour 28th – 29th November 2026
A Splash of Colour 28th – 29th November 2026 About your course This workshop will introduce you to the joy of working with colour in tapestry weaving. Yarn blending produces deep, rich, shimmering colours and when cleverly used can create the illusion of...
Introduction to Tapestry 16th – 17th January 2027
Introduction to Tapestry 16th - 17th January 2027 About your course This weekend workshop will introduce you to the basic skills involved in creating a woven tapestry, from warping up a simple frame loom to exploring flat woven techniques, creating shapes, lines and...
Drawing and mark making in tapestry. 20th – 21st February 2027
Drawing and mark making in tapestry. 20th – 21st February 2027 About your course How can you draw lines and make marks in tapestry weaving? This workshop will teach you how to weave a variety of marks and lines, from clean sharp edges to soft broken lines. A woven...
Shape Shifting – creating a shaped tapestry. 6th – 7th March 2027
Shape Shifting - creating a shaped tapestry. 6th – 7th March 2027 About your course Tapestry weaving is very versatile medium. Leave the square, rectangular and pictorial format behind and explore techniques for 3d sculptural tapestry. Weaving can be manipulated...
Loom Thinking and Drawing – Materials and techniques. Dates to be confirmed.
Loom Thinking and Drawing - Materials and techniques 4 day workshop In this workshop we will explore a wide range of techniques and materials that can be used in contemporary tapestry weaving. Taking inspiration from the work of tapestry artist Magdalena Abakanowicz...
Introduction to studio practice October 2025 – June 2026
Introduction to studio practice Introduction to Studio Practice is of a part time study program which offers students the opportunity to build their creative and technical skills in tapestry weaving. Now in its 7th year it is designed for weavers who have completed a...
A Splash of Colour 7th – 8th February 2026. 2 places left
A Splash of Colour Date 7th – 8th February 2026 About your course This workshop will introduce you to the joy of working with colour in tapestry weaving. Yarn blending produces deep, rich, shimmering colours and when cleverly used can create the illusion of...
Your Tutor
I trained in the Tapestry Department of Edinburgh College of Art, graduating with a 1st...