Taking Plain Weave Further with Laura Thomas

A workshop for rigid heddle weavers as well as shaft loom weavers to enjoy alike. Great things can be achieved through exploring hand manipulation techniques to take plain weave into the realms of the untypical and unexpected. The workshop will begin with looking at a wide variety of ‘plain weave’ samples, discussing how they are made. Participants will be given a range of hand manipulation techniques and processes to explore. Techniques will include tufting, knotting, discontinuous weft, leno, soumac, loops etc. Consideration will also be given to colour mixing, beat and finishing possibilities.

Laura will bring: detailed handouts, a range of weft yarns for you to experiment with and a portfolio of samples for you to look at.

WORKSHOP COST: £45 for members and £75 for non-members.

Please contact the Guild secretary directly if you wish to attend a workshop and are not a member. Please note if a workshop is very popular priority is given to full members.

Booking is opened one month prior to the workshop. Workshops should be paid for to the Guild account as a direct bank transfer. Members can find the bank details on the GGInfo WhatsApp group.

TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE EMAIL: gwentguildwsd@gmail.com

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT OPENS ON 5th June 2025