Weaving Workshop with Tabby and Tweed
Introduction to Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom - Sunday 8th October 2023
Course Details
I am super excited to have the talented Gillian and Emma run their Rigid Heddle Loom course here at Knit With Me. There mission is to enthuse, encourage and support you on your exciting creative journey of producing beautiful unique textiles. ***IMPORTANT HEADLINES*** If you are a lazy reader like me, The following six points are your minimum must know information before booking. 1. No previous experience needed. 2. Course runs from 10am to 4:30pm at Knit With Me in Richmond. 3. All equipment for the weaving class will be provided. 4. We will have a midday break for lunch so please bring some food with you. Tea, coffee, water and biscuits will be provided by yours truly. 5. With sufficient notice you can indicate a preference of yarn colours for the warp on your loom. Please add a first and second choice in the notes section when purchasing the course. If no preference is given then it will be luck of the draw on the day. See choices A through to F in course images. 6. The course will be run on the first floor of Knit With Me which is accessed via a spiral staircase. Also the toilets are in the basement, which you guessed it, are accessed via another spiral staircase. Phew now that's done and if you wanna know more please do read on for the fun bits!! During the day you will be taught about the rigid heddle loom and how to weave a basic tabby weave, or if preferred a more complex pattern using a pick-up stick. All equipment and yarn will be provided and participants should be able to weave sufficient fabric to make a cowl, table runner or scarf which they will be able to take home for washing and finishing. How exciting right? No previous experience is necessary and Gillian and Emma are super knowledgable and patient teachers. Information about Gillian Siggers and Emma Baker of Tabby and Tweed Gillian Siggers and Emma Baker are the weavers behind TabbyandTweed and together they run weaving workshops teaching others to weave on rigid heddle looms or small frame looms. Gillian and Emma are passionate about weaving and alongside running workshops they also design, develop and make weaving kits. T There website is www.tabbyandtweed.co.uk where you can find their online shop. Their Instagram account @tabbyandtweed also provides a wealth of images and reels of their weaving and weaving kits.
Cancellation Policy
Bookings are non-refundable. I understand that things can come up that we never envisaged so please do get in touch with me at the earliest oppurtunity if you become aware of something that might mean you cannot make your booked sessions. However, due to the small number of spaces on courses if you give more than 5 days notice, I am able to re-advertise your spot and fill it then you will be able to reschedule your booking to another available course within the next 6 months. If notice is given with less than 5 days or I am unable to re-fill your spot then re-booking will be at my discretion.