Workshops

From my central Edinburgh tapestry studio I run a range of workshops, from small groups and master classes to private tuition and artist mentoring. As well as traveling the country to rum workshops for West Dean, Weavers Bazaar and many Weavers Guild, I also deliver courses for Edinburgh University and weaving experiences days at The Dovecot Studio. If you would like to discuss organising a workshop for your group please get in touch.

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Workshops

From my central Edinburgh tapestry studio I run a range of workshops, from small groups and master classes to private tuition and artist mentoring. As well as traveling the country to rum workshops for West Dean, Weavers Bazaar and many Weavers Guild, I also deliver courses for Edinburgh University and weaving experiences days at The Dovecot Studio. If you would like to discuss organising a workshop for your group please get in touch.

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Upcoming Workshops

Introduction to tapestry weaving 12th -13th October 2019. FULL

Introduction to tapestry weaving 12th -13th October11th ( also on 11th - 12th January, 2020) 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...

A Splash of Colour 9th – 10th November 2019 COURSE FULL

A Splash of Colour 9th – 10th November 2019 This workshop workshop will introduce you to working with colour in tapestry weaving. Yarn blending produces deep, rich, shimmering colours and when cleverly used can create the illusion of transparency. The course will...

Introduction to tapestry weaving 11th – 12th January, 2020 COURSE FULL

Introduction to tapestry weaving 11th – 12th January, 2020 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 colour...

Surfacing – texture of the land. 8th – 9th February 2020. 2 PLACES LEFT

Surfacing – texture of the land. 8th – 9th February 2020 This weekend workshop will explore range of surface qualities that can be achieved in tapestry weaving. Whether it is in the subtle surfaces created by varying the warp setting and weft thickness, or the...

Exploring Warp and Weft: 14th – 15th March 2020. 2 PLACES LEFT

Exploring Warp and Weft: 3D and shaped tapestry. The structure of tapestry weaving is very versatile and the warps and weft can be manipulated to create exciting and challenging possibilities. You will have the opportunity to experiment with pushing, pulling and...