Course overview

Running throughout the year, with a start date that works with you, the course offers a structured year of learning for weavers who want to deepen their practice. You will begin with a two-day introductory workshop, working one to one with Rebecca, to discuss expectations for the year and to set up your loom. From there, you will develop your own projects at home, returning to the studio at key points through the year to review progress, expand your skills and plan the next stage of your weaving.

What you will learn

Throughout the course, you will:

• Build confidence in designing and planning woven work.
• Learn how to dress a loom and prepare warps.
• Develop your understanding of yarns, weave structures and pattern reading.
• Explore notation and record-keeping for your woven samples.
• Create a personal library of samples to support future work.
• Progress from samples into larger, more ambitious projects.
• Receive feedback and guidance on your developing practice.

Course structure

The course is made up of studio sessions spread across the year, with time in between for independent weaving at home. Each studio day will focus on reviewing samples, discussing what has worked well, identifying any challenges and using that learning to plan new or bigger projects.

Between studio dates, there will also be catch-up sessions either in the studio or via FaceTime or Zoom, giving you the opportunity to talk through your progress and receive individual critique and support.

Course Schedule -

• Initial 2-day workshop to meet with Rebecca, discuss the course and begin setting up the first project on your loom.
• Six one to one studio sessions Studio sessions to share woven work, plan further sample warps or to discuss larger projects.
• Contact with Rebecca via Facetime or Whatsapp throughout the course - for trouble shooting, problem solving and discussing plans for studio sessions. 
• A group studio session - this session will bring all of the students who have signed up to the Weavers Year together, to show and discuss each others projects.

Who it is for

This course is suitable for anyone who already has a loom at home and wants to build confidence and technical skill, or for those who are considering buying a loom and would like structured guidance before starting independently. It also allows flexibility - booking sessions when timings work for you and guidance, as and when you need it.

End of course outcome

By the end of the year, you will have developed the knowledge and confidence to weave independently at home, along with a body of samples and finished woven work that reflects your personal direction as a maker.  You will have started to create your 'Weavers Archive' - a lifelong record where you record patterns, yarns and finishing notes alongside every sample. Overtime, your archive will become one of your most important weaving tools.

Price

£2,500 for the year (Can be paid in two instalments)

Yarn is included for the sample warps. Any further yarn for sample warps or planned projects will be purchased by the student.

You will be given a starter pack including a notation record file and a set of notation cards - future purchases will need to be made through Rebecca.

If you are interested in booking or have some further questions, please do get in touch with Rebecca.