Join me on this beginner-friendly creative weaving workshop at North Hertfordshire Museum in Hitchin.

Learn simple woven tapestry techniques using quality waste wool to weave your own meadow landscape.

Saturday 28th February 11am-2.30pm

£40 (all materials and equipment provided in the cost, plus 10% off food and drinks in the Museum cafe on the day)

North Hertfordshire Museum, Hitchin, SG5 1JE

Introduction to Tapestry Weaving: Create a Woven Meadow

Have you ever wanted to try weaving but didn’t know where to start? Join me for this relaxing, beginner-friendly workshop where you will learn the ancient craft of tapestry weaving.

No Experience Needed: This workshop is designed specifically for complete beginners. You don’t need to be “artistic” or know how to weave. I will guide you step-by-step through choosing colours and how to weave using the techniques I use when creating my meadow woven tapestries.

What You Will Learn: While we cover the basics, you will also learn the technique of hatching.

The Basics: How to start and stop your wool and keep your edges neat.

Hatching: This is a flowing, accessible technique where two colours meet in the same row. We will use it to create organic lines that represent grass swaying in a field, perfect for our meadow theme.

Sustainable & Personal: We will be using high-quality wool that has been rescued from the textile industry. This “waste” is premium yarn from the rug making industry that allows us to craft sustainably. You will choose your own colour palette to create your own unique weave, before embellishing by hand-sewing flower buttons into your woven landscape.

What to Expect

• Ready to Go: Your loom will be set up and pre-warped, ready for you to start weaving immediately.
• Everything Provided: All materials and equipment are provided in the cost of the workshop so there is no need to bring anything with you. 
• Expert Guidance: I will be hands-on, demonstrating the process and guiding you step-by-step.
• You will learn the terminology, techniques, and a little history of tapestry weaving, giving you a complete introduction to tapestry weaving.
• Atmosphere: A relaxed session encouraging individual expression.
• Perfect for: Anyone looking to unplug, unwind, and try something new. Suitable for ages 14years and above who loves the art of slow craft and creating with fibres.
• Take Home: Your own unique, hand-woven mini tapestry and the skills to carry on weaving at home.

Bookings for this workshop are with North Hertfordshire Museum. The click ticket link button takes you their website.