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 18th – 23rd October2026
18th – 23rd October2026 For more information and booking at Gartmore House Gartmore House. Nestled within the stunning Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and set within 100 acres of private land, this beautiful 18th century property is the ideal place to...
Introduction to tapestry weaving. 3rd – 4th October 2026
Introduction to tapestry weaving. 3rd – 4th October 2026 ( and 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...
Tapestry Texture 31st October – 1st November 2026
Tapestry Texture 31st October - 1st November 2026 About your course Explore a range of techniques that can create surface and texture in tapestry weaving. Whether it is in the subtle surfaces created by varying the warp setting and weft thickness, or the tactile...
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...
Your Tutor
I trained in the Tapestry Department of Edinburgh College of Art, graduating with a 1st...