Weaving

Tutor:  Kirsty Odds

Weaving is on the first floor of the Mill building.

Weaving class Wednesday and Thursday
10:00am – 12:30pm

10 sessions (No classes 15 & 16th October)

Weaving class Wednesday and Thursday
10:00am – 12:30pm

These classes are suitable for all levels.  Members newer to weaving will consolidate their learning of how to set up a 4-shaft loom and be supported in creating their own weaving project. 


More experienced weavers may wish to expand in their knowledge. Members are welcome to continue with their own individual projects. If there are any particular structures class members would like to learn can they please contact the tutor a couple of weeks before the start of term to allow notes to be prepared.  

This term there will also be an opportunity for weavers with some experience to chose instead of working on their own projects, to work on a number of pre-warped looms exploring different types of weave with a more textured or 3D element.  Many structures we have explored are quite flat both on and off the loom.  I hope to expose members to some new techniques and use of different fibres, such as high twist yarns, elastic, metal, paper which will allow exploration into how we can introduce shape and texture into our weaving.

Yarn can be purchased from the weaving room for an additional cost of £5/project or people can source their own materials which the class tutor is happy to advise on.

 

Kirsty is a handweaver who completed a diploma at Handweaver’s Studio, London.She works from her garden studio in Aberlady as Hopipola Handwovens creating fresh, contemporary pieces predominantly for use in interiors and accessories on traditional looms.
 
The seasons are often reflected in her work, whether influencing colours, textures or yarns.  Come spring, the bright, light airiness that flourishes tends to prompt her to play with a brighter colour palette, giving rise to joyful fabrics.
 

To join this class please click HERE which will take you to enrolments on the main PACC website