One day Tartan weaving workshop with Karina Thomas
Saturday 13th June 2026 10am-4pm
Saturday 11th July 2026 10am-4pm
Saturday 12th September 2026 10am-4pm
Saturday 3rd October 20026 10am-4pm
Tuesday 3rd November 2026 10am-4pm
Royal College of Art trained Karina Thomas will teach you how to weave your own textured tartan in beautiful colours using Shetland wools. Tartan is a pattern that comprises two or more solid coloured stripes that repeat in a defined sequence. Enjoy playing with colour combinations to make your own unique tartan.
You will be guided through the weave techniques and processes in order to come away with your own woven tartan cushion.
What you will learn-
To choose contrasting yarns for texture and colour from our collection of Shetland wool and alpaca chunky yarns.
Warp up your frame loom with base stripes.
To create your tartan using a plain weave.
Learn knotting techniques for finishing your woven fabric.
Make up your cushion with a ready made backing.
What’s Included-
All yarns and studio equipment.
Hot drinks and home made cakes.
A delicious seasonal vegetarian lunch.
Who this workshop is suitable for-
Complete beginners
Improvers looking to develop weaving skills.
Those interested in mindful making.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the weave a tartan cushion workshop. As always, Karina was extremely knowledgeable and helped me and my friend create two wonderful cushions. I was an almost complete beginner to weaving, and Karina showed us and explained everything. I would highly recommend this workshop. If you are in anyway interested in weaving, the workshop is a low barrier of entry and you get a fabulous cushion out of it.”
We really enjoyed our day weaving, we got expert guidance from Karina, and the setting was wonderful. We had a lot of weaving to get done in one day, those of us who didn't complete in one day had the opportunity to come back another time."
Matt Constable
I had the most wonderful and inspiring day weaving with Karina, who generously shared her passion and skills with me. I was immersed in beautiful surroundings, with the barn hung with art and inspiration, it was a joy chatting with both Karina and Lisa about their journeys through the world of art. I’m so pleased with my tartan cushion, and everything I have learned, I’m weaving at home already! It truly was a blissful, relaxing and very enjoyable day, I highly recommend!”
Amelia
One day Tartan weaving workshop with Karina Thomas
Saturday 13th June 2026 10am-4pm
Saturday 11th July 2026 10am-4pm
Saturday 12th September 2026 10am-4pm
Saturday 3rd October 20026 10am-4pm
Tuesday 3rd November 2026 10am-4pm
Royal College of Art trained Karina Thomas will teach you how to weave your own textured tartan in beautiful colours using Shetland wools. Tartan is a pattern that comprises two or more solid coloured stripes that repeat in a defined sequence. Enjoy playing with colour combinations to make your own unique tartan.
You will be guided through the weave techniques and processes in order to come away with your own woven tartan cushion.
What you will learn-
To choose contrasting yarns for texture and colour from our collection of Shetland wool and alpaca chunky yarns.
Warp up your frame loom with base stripes.
To create your tartan using a plain weave.
Learn knotting techniques for finishing your woven fabric.
Make up your cushion with a ready made backing.
What’s Included-
All yarns and studio equipment.
Hot drinks and home made cakes.
A delicious seasonal vegetarian lunch.
Who this workshop is suitable for-
Complete beginners
Improvers looking to develop weaving skills.
Those interested in mindful making.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the weave a tartan cushion workshop. As always, Karina was extremely knowledgeable and helped me and my friend create two wonderful cushions. I was an almost complete beginner to weaving, and Karina showed us and explained everything. I would highly recommend this workshop. If you are in anyway interested in weaving, the workshop is a low barrier of entry and you get a fabulous cushion out of it.”
We really enjoyed our day weaving, we got expert guidance from Karina, and the setting was wonderful. We had a lot of weaving to get done in one day, those of us who didn't complete in one day had the opportunity to come back another time."
Matt Constable
I had the most wonderful and inspiring day weaving with Karina, who generously shared her passion and skills with me. I was immersed in beautiful surroundings, with the barn hung with art and inspiration, it was a joy chatting with both Karina and Lisa about their journeys through the world of art. I’m so pleased with my tartan cushion, and everything I have learned, I’m weaving at home already! It truly was a blissful, relaxing and very enjoyable day, I highly recommend!”
Amelia
