Learn how to create handwoven artwork filled with texture by exploring colour palettes and mindful weaving techniques
Learn how to warp and weave a loom for circular weaving, a technique that creates a circular shape with warp threads in the center. Discover a new creative outlet by building original and colourful home decorations - you can hang your finished weaving on your wall like a dream catcher, or take your newfound skill away with you and make a series to use as coasters or placemats. Weaving creates a fun yet relaxing environment to socialise with other local home ed families.
For children 6+ with adult, 11+ can be unaccompanied
Tutor: Ginny Farquhar
Ginny is an experienced community crafts and sewing tutor and has been supporting others with their creative process since 2007. She is inspired by nature and adopts many sustainable art practices in her work, from using plant dyes and inks to upcycling paper for collage and jewellery. She believes in the therapeutic power of making and believes we are all creative!
Ginny trained as a costume maker at art college back in the 80’s and later co-ran a business designing and making upcycled textiles for the retail market. She has co-written 3 sewing/craft books and enjoys encouraging others on their creative journeys.
Tickets: £15.00 for first 1 child and 1 parent/carer (Concession £13.50). Additional £13.50 per adult/child afterwards
Session: Monday 24th November, 1.00pm-3.00pm
