{"title":"Digital Resources","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDive into our weaving e-books filled with tips, techniques, and projects to spark your creativity. Perfect for quiet moments by the fire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"intro-to-weaving-ebook","title":"Introduction to Weaving (E-Book)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn the basics of weaving with our easy-to-follow, 10-Page Introduction to Weaving E-Book (A4). From the simple loom set up to exploring weaving techniques and finishing off your woven project, we share 12 years worth of teaching and weaving experience through the creation of a contemporary woven wall-hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE-Book Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooms, Tools \u0026amp; Yarn (Understanding the loom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials (Working materials)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembling the Loom (Frame loom assembly)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeaving Tools (Explanations for each tool)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding the Warp (Background on Sett, EPI \u0026amp; designing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing for Weaving (Step-by-Step instructions for a confident start) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeaving Techniques (Concise instructions with images)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFinishing Techniques (Step-by-Step instructions for removing work from the loom with a professional finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossary (Breaking down weaving jargon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeaving Techniques Covered:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlain Weave (Tabby)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRya Knots (Fringe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoumak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRya Loops (Pile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Intro to Weaving E-Book (PDF Download) is what we share with students in our Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving workshop in the studio. Covering all the basics for beginner weavers from a proper loom set up to professional finishing techniques, we have weavers following along creating a contemporary woven wall-hanging. By combining fun and simple weaving techniques with tips and tricks to personalise their project, weavers can easily complete their first wall-hanging within hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis E-Book would suit those new to weaving and looking to learn a new craft skill without needing to follow a rigid curriculum. You can read through the E-Book from beginning to end following the order to create a wall-hanging or simply skip ahead to the techniques to create your own design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are new to weaving and don't already have what you need to get you started, you might also be interested in our new \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oxfordweavingstudio.com\/collections\/weaving-kits\" title=\"Weaving Kits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeaving Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Looms \u0026amp; Tools\" href=\"https:\/\/oxfordweavingstudio.com\/collections\/looms-tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLooms \u0026amp; Tools\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca title=\"Yarns \u0026amp; Fibres\" href=\"https:\/\/oxfordweavingstudio.com\/collections\/yarns-fibres\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYarn Starter Packs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oxford Weaving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Introduction to Weaving","offer_id":32205093011545,"sku":"OWS-Intro-to-Weaving-Booklet","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/0424\/8665\/products\/OWS_IntroToWeaving_EBook.jpg?v=1602166932"},{"product_id":"intro-to-weaving-handwoven-bookmark-project-e-book","title":"Intro to Weaving Series: Handwoven Bookmark Project E-Book","description":"\u003ch3\u003eStart your weaving journey with our new Intro to Weaving Series: Handwoven Bookmark Project E-Book!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLevel: Beginner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/0424\/8665\/files\/TheOxfordWeavingStudio_WeavingKits_Rating_1of6_YarnBalls_PinkBlue_100x100.jpg?v=1726817943\" alt=\"Half of a coloured yarn ball indicating the easiest skill level\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis weaving project brings together new weaving skills, patterns \u0026amp; techniques in an easy-to-follow, 16-Page E-Book. From the simple frame loom set up to exploring weaving techniques and finishing off the handwoven project, we share 15 years worth of teaching and weaving experience through the creation of a contemporary handwoven bookmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach handwoven bookmark pattern in the E-Book has been designed for beginner weavers, with lots of practical information for starting out on your weaving journey. However we also introduce new concepts and include interesting 'Top Tips' from our many years of experience that will appeal to weavers at any stage in their development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat's included in this E-book?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the course of 16 pages we give you a comprehensive guide on how to weave 3 different bookmark patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE-Book Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat you will learn (specific Skills, Patterns, Techniques \u0026amp; Materials - see below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat you will need (loom and material requirements)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull step-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x Weaving patterns for different bookmark designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossary (breaking down weaving jargon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank pattern templates (for creating your own designs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes section for jotting down ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggestions for further learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(235, 129, 141);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeed a loom \u0026amp; tools? \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Handwoven Bookmark Weaving Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/oxfordweavingstudio.com\/products\/intro-to-weaving-series-handwoven-bookmark-weaving-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShop the Weaving Kit instead!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a comprehensive digital product that is yours to keep. Hopefully you will keep coming back to it to create the bookmark, or to adapt the pattern to create something even more spectacular!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat do you learn in this project?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this project we introduce 3 different designs for handwoven bookmarks. The first pattern is based on working with a single yarn. The second and third patterns are based on two slightly different designs for working with multiple yarns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have broken down the E-book into different areas of learning: Skills, Patterns, Techniques \u0026amp; Materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeaving Skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to set up a warp on a frame loom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHow to read a lifting plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHow to tidy \u0026amp; sew in loose ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHow to remove the bookmark from the loom (using our favourite technique!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeaving Patterns:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlain Weave - The fundamental weaving pattern\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical Rib - Creating height with multiple rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeaving Techniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWeaving with multiple weft yarns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHow to avoid ‘drawing in’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHow to maintain consistent edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCotton macrame yarn (a multiple ply yarn)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are new to weaving then many of these concepts will be new to you. We have deliberately tried to keep things simple to avoid the 'overwhelm'! But equally, we have not over-simplified the explanations because we believe in giving you context so that you understand 'why' and can think for yourself beyond following the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur new 'Intro to Weaving Series' - A new system of learning at OWS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the first project in an introductory series of projects that will take you from novice to expert.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Each project focuses on introducing a few key weaving concepts with multiple patterns for you to follow to complete a tangible project. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThey are designed to help you apply the new skills, patterns and techniques. Repetition is key!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also an emphasis on exploring one or two materials so that you can really understand how these materials work both in context of the pattern, but also to give you confidence to use them in other projects of your own design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/0424\/8665\/files\/TheOxfordWeavingStudio_WeavingKits_Rating_1of6_YarnBalls_PinkBlue_100x100.jpg?v=1726817943\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have used a new '3 yarn ball' system to indicate the difficulty level of completing the project. This project is the easiest as it includes some very basic concepts and can be completed in under an hour with little or no experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuture projects will expand upon some of the concepts in this project and include completely new ideas for you to explore. Watch this space!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use the E-Book?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis E-Book can be read through from beginning to end, in page order, to skip ahead to an area of interest or simply try out the patterns. 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