Woven Colour at Dalston Curve Garden

Woven Colour

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This two-day weaving workshop is all about slowing down, playing with colour and texture, and discovering how simple techniques can build into something beautiful and personal.

The wonderful Emily Tracy, founder of Make Club London, has organised a series of creative classes to be hosted by Dalston Curve Garden. Each project is a 2-part course.

Ella’s two-day weaving workshop is all about slowing down, playing with colour and texture, and discovering how simple techniques can build into something beautiful and personal.

You will work with wool sourced from her project Yorkshire Sculpture Park sheep, dyed in colours inspired by the landscape, and recycled wool donated from Camira Fabric’s ReSKU 2.0 range, you are welcome to bring your own wool and textiles, string or ribbon, anything you want to add to your work during the sessions.

Session One - 26th November

We’ll begin by cutting shapes and collaging to create a design on paper, exploring colour play through different wool combinations. You’ll then learn how to set up the warp on your loom and try out simple tapestry techniques including plain weave, rya knots, and soumak weaving. By the end of this first session, you’ll have your loom warped for your final piece and will have already made a start on your design.

Session Two - 3rd December

In the second session, you’ll continue developing your tapestry, building on the techniques you began in session one. You’ll have the option to finish your piece with or without a fringing detail, and you’ll also learn how to cast off and secure the back neatly with all loose ends. By the end of the workshop, you’ll take home a completed woven tapestry along with your paper collage — and, if you’d like to keep weaving, you’ll have the option to purchase your frame at a reduced fee. 

No prior experience required. 

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Camira Fabric’s ReSKU 2.0