An Introduction to Weaving Course - Colour Patterns

from £75.00

An introduction to loom woven cloth on a Rigid heddle or 4-shaft Table loom.

This weaving course will offer a practical introduction to all the stages involved in the process of making your own cloth on a loom.

During this series of workshops we will plan a design, make a warp, dress the loom and learn techniques for weaving a range of beautiful fabrics by hand.

The weaving courses we offer are suitable for both beginners to weaving and those with some previous experience of this fascinating and absorbing traditional craft. This course offers a more structured approach to learning, patterns are provided and we will work in a methodical way through weaving drafts in order to gain a good understanding of colour weave structures.

All course prices include the materials required for your weaving (400g of Cotton 2 DK yarn to produce one 2m x 20cm or one 1.2m x 40cm warp and weft) and the use of all tools/equipment, along with refreshments.

This course is 12 hrs in total and can be taken over 2 - 4 days.

Bookable time slots Spring/Summer 2026:

Monday - Daytime or Evening

Tuesday - Daytime

Wednesday - Afternoon

Thursday - Daytime

Friday - Morning

Occasional Saturday/Sundays other evenings are also available to book on request.

Dates:

An introduction to loom woven cloth on a Rigid heddle or 4-shaft Table loom.

This weaving course will offer a practical introduction to all the stages involved in the process of making your own cloth on a loom.

During this series of workshops we will plan a design, make a warp, dress the loom and learn techniques for weaving a range of beautiful fabrics by hand.

The weaving courses we offer are suitable for both beginners to weaving and those with some previous experience of this fascinating and absorbing traditional craft. This course offers a more structured approach to learning, patterns are provided and we will work in a methodical way through weaving drafts in order to gain a good understanding of colour weave structures.

All course prices include the materials required for your weaving (400g of Cotton 2 DK yarn to produce one 2m x 20cm or one 1.2m x 40cm warp and weft) and the use of all tools/equipment, along with refreshments.

This course is 12 hrs in total and can be taken over 2 - 4 days.

Bookable time slots Spring/Summer 2026:

Monday - Daytime or Evening

Tuesday - Daytime

Wednesday - Afternoon

Thursday - Daytime

Friday - Morning

Occasional Saturday/Sundays other evenings are also available to book on request.

Your Course leader is Amy Wilson …Creative director of Liliane textiles

A woven textile designer with a HND in Fashion, FDT Textile Degree & BA (hons) Contemporary Textile Design degree and 20 years practical experience in fabric design.

Amy has been running regular weaving workshops in Colleges, galleries and at her own studios over the past 16 years.