Join us in the studio for our Creative Weaving Sessions where beginners can try hand-weaving for the first time or more experienced weavers can test out new yarns and warp set ups without having to go through the time and expense of dressing the loom!
Skill Level: Beginner - Advanced
What will I learn?
These new weaving sessions are a rare opportunity for anyone to discover or develop their weaving style. With 4 table looms dressed and ready for weaving, anyone with the interest to explore and expand their weaving knowledge can book time on a loom of their choice.
You will use your creativity to explore colours, textures and patterns to weave your very own handwoven textile, which you will take home with you at the end of the session.
Over the course of the 3 hours, students might enjoy:
- Learning the mechanics of a table loom
- Weaving cloth for the first time
- Experimenting with different yarns and fibres
- Following and creating patterns
- Exploring new techniques & patterns on 4, 8 or 16 shafts
- Experimenting with colour & texture
- Testing out new ideas and materials
- Taking home their handwoven cloth
Who are these sessions for?
These sessions are for both beginners and advanced weavers alike and are fun to do as a group, on a date, or on your own. They are a really easy way to be introduced to weaving and under our professional guidance you will be at ease to discover more about this craft in a low pressure, friendly environment.
Looms & Equipment
Each participant will be working on their own loom. We currently have 4 table looms available to book and these range from 4 to 16 shafts.
Participants will be give a small tray of accessories to hold their yarns & fibres, reed hook and shuttle, so that they can keep the materials they are working with close to hand.
Warp Set Up:
Each month we will be setting up the loom with a different type of yarn and technical set up. Previous warps included, merino wool, cotton or linen.
Workshop Location:
All workshops are held in beautiful Oxford, where our studio backs onto the Oxford Canal and is a stones throw from central Oxford, train & bus stations and on the edge of the thriving Jericho community.
The sessions will be held in our studio in the Makespace Oxford building.
For those wishing to stay overnight in Oxford and experience what the great city has to offer, we can offer some advice on where to stay and what to do. Get in touch! =)
Available Dates: VISIT OUR BOOKING CALENDAR HERE
NOVEMBER 13th or 16th 2024: Wed & Sat (12pm - 3pm)
DECEMBER 4th, 5th or 6th 2024: Wed - Fri (12pm - 3pm)
JANUARY 29th, 30th, 31st or FEB 1st 2025: Wed - Sat (12pm - 3pm)
FEBRUARY 26th, 27th, 28th or MARCH 1st 2025: Wed - Sat (12pm - 3pm)
APRIL 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th 2025: Wed - Sat (12pm - 3pm)
How to Book:
1. Choose your month below and make payment.
2. A booking confirmation will follow by email with details on how to choose your specific loom on your preferred day.
To view the current availability of the day/ looms, please visit our Booking Calendar. Each loom is available each day, so if your preferred date or loom isn't available, simply choose the next best option.
You can book as many days as you would like, from one day to all four, or changing looms each day to benefit from a different colour of yarn or number of shafts!
Contact us if you have any questions!
What’s included
- 3 Hours dedicated access to a table loom
- Guidance from our weaving technician
- All yarns & fibres for weaving (choose from 100s of yarns and fibres)
- Refreshments (Tea & Coffee)
What's not included:
- Lunch or a snack (if you're feeling peckish, try something from The Hayfield Deli across from the studio)
- Accommodation