Weaving

New!!!  Two guild member taught weaving courses.
Weaving for Beginners course starting in January 2010
and Begining Tapestry Weaving later in 2010.
Contact us for more details or to sign up for the course.

There is a strong group of weavers within the Guild and they, like the Spinners, meet on a regular basis usually at Pearson Hall, Sonning.

The Guild holds a wide range of weaving equipment which is available for hire. Often for a beginner this is the most cost-effective way of trying out the craft before laying out any expenses. In addition the Library collection carries some very useful reference resources in the way of books and pamphlets.

Other weaving materials are either obtainable through the membership or details of suppliers are listed on the Guild Notice Boards which are displayed at each meeting.

Weaving events held over the past 18 months include a six week 'Introduction to Weaving' course, a one day workshop on 'Weaving Twill Samplers', a presentation on 'Designing Fabrics on the Loom' and another weaving workshop on weaving with colour. We have had a presentation on Irish Weaving down the ages, run a practical weaving day sharing skills and ideas around a wide range of weaving techniques and enjoyed a stimulating two day workshop in colour and weave run by Janet Phillips. In addition Janet introduced us to the use of computers in designing for weaving. The software we used was PW Fibreworks.

Check the Programme page to see when the Weaving Group meets next.