Saturday 16 January
10.30am-4pm
Lewes Castle
Learn the fundamentals of weaving in this hands-on workshop.
The Workshop
Start off the New Year discovering the gentle rhythm of weaving in this hands-on day workshop inspired by the colours and textures of the South Downs. Led by Emma and Hilarie, this relaxed introduction is perfect for complete beginners or anyone looking to reconnect with making.
Using tabletop looms and a selection of naturally dyed yarns - coloured by natural dyer Fiona Eastwood - you’ll learn the basics of weaving and begin to create your own small textile piece. We will plan our designs based on the shapes and colours of the downs, the naturally dyed yarns give us a beautiful range of colours to play with.
After lunch, we’ll spend the afternoon experimenting with different fibres, yarns and textures, allowing time to develop confidence on the loom. By the end of the day, you’ll leave with a finished woven sample.
About The Artists
Emma trained in Fine Art at Brighton University and has been an educational practitioner in the heritage and cultural sector for the past 15 years. Working with a range of industry and museum partners including facilitating workshops at Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft, the Sussex Archaeological Society and Brighton University.
Hilarie trained and worked as a textiles teacher in Brighton. Hilarie is trained in various textile techniques having led and assisted with many craft workshops at Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft.
Tickets include lunch and all materials.
The Setting
This workshop takes place at Lewes Castle, a medieval castle in the heart of the town.
Saturday 16 January
10.30am-4pm
Lewes Castle
Learn the fundamentals of weaving in this hands-on workshop.
The Workshop
Start off the New Year discovering the gentle rhythm of weaving in this hands-on day workshop inspired by the colours and textures of the South Downs. Led by Emma and Hilarie, this relaxed introduction is perfect for complete beginners or anyone looking to reconnect with making.
Using tabletop looms and a selection of naturally dyed yarns - coloured by natural dyer Fiona Eastwood - you’ll learn the basics of weaving and begin to create your own small textile piece. We will plan our designs based on the shapes and colours of the downs, the naturally dyed yarns give us a beautiful range of colours to play with.
After lunch, we’ll spend the afternoon experimenting with different fibres, yarns and textures, allowing time to develop confidence on the loom. By the end of the day, you’ll leave with a finished woven sample.
About The Artists
Emma trained in Fine Art at Brighton University and has been an educational practitioner in the heritage and cultural sector for the past 15 years. Working with a range of industry and museum partners including facilitating workshops at Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft, the Sussex Archaeological Society and Brighton University.
Hilarie trained and worked as a textiles teacher in Brighton. Hilarie is trained in various textile techniques having led and assisted with many craft workshops at Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft.
Tickets include lunch and all materials.
The Setting
This workshop takes place at Lewes Castle, a medieval castle in the heart of the town.
