Weave a Tartan Cushion
6 hour Tartan weaving workshop with Karina Thomas
Saturday 10 May 10am-4pm
Thursday 12th June 10-4pm
Saturday 19th July 10-4pm
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.
During the class you will learn how to;
Consider texture & composition and choose contrasting yarns from our collection of Shetland wool.
Warp up your frame loom with base stripes and start to introduce weft yarns to create your tartan using a plain weave.
Remove your weave from the frame learning knotting techniques for finishing neatly.
Make up your cushion with a ready made backing.
This class is suitable for all.
You will come away with your own woven tartan cushion, ready to find a special place in your home.
Materials are all included in this workshop. .
Tea, coffee and homemade cake are provided during the workshop.
6 hour Tartan weaving workshop with Karina Thomas
Saturday 10 May 10am-4pm
Thursday 12th June 10-4pm
Saturday 19th July 10-4pm
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.
During the class you will learn how to;
Consider texture & composition and choose contrasting yarns from our collection of Shetland wool.
Warp up your frame loom with base stripes and start to introduce weft yarns to create your tartan using a plain weave.
Remove your weave from the frame learning knotting techniques for finishing neatly.
Make up your cushion with a ready made backing.
This class is suitable for all.
You will come away with your own woven tartan cushion, ready to find a special place in your home.
Materials are all included in this workshop. .
Tea, coffee and homemade cake are provided during the workshop.
6 hour Tartan weaving workshop with Karina Thomas
Saturday 10 May 10am-4pm
Thursday 12th June 10-4pm
Saturday 19th July 10-4pm
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.
During the class you will learn how to;
Consider texture & composition and choose contrasting yarns from our collection of Shetland wool.
Warp up your frame loom with base stripes and start to introduce weft yarns to create your tartan using a plain weave.
Remove your weave from the frame learning knotting techniques for finishing neatly.
Make up your cushion with a ready made backing.
This class is suitable for all.
You will come away with your own woven tartan cushion, ready to find a special place in your home.
Materials are all included in this workshop. .
Tea, coffee and homemade cake are provided during the workshop.