Full-day workshops give you the opportunity to really focus on learning, and give you plenty of time to practice skills and see what you can achieve. Group sizes are kept small (four to seven people) to ensure you have a quality experience and plenty of opportunity to ask questions and see what’s going on around the table. Read below to see what workshops are currently available.
- Iloomination Tapestry Workshop – Beginner
- Hand-Dyed Alpaca Weaving Workshop – Beginner
- Three-Colour Houndstooth Weaving Workshop – Beginner
- Rustic Rug Weaving Workshop – Beginner
- Cotton Tea Towel Weaving Workshop – Intermediate
- Bracelet / Bookmark Band-Weaving Inkle Workshop – Beginner
Three-Colour Houndstooth Workshop
Rigid Heddle Loom – Beginner and above
This is a 6 hour workshop with all materials and supplies included and you will work on your own woven cloth that you can take home. Depending on your preferences and finished length this cloth could be used for a cowl as in the photo, or a scarf, bag, pouch, book or ipad cover, bookmarks, coasters, or a wall hanging. Select your colour option when booking and we’ll have Ashford rigid heddle looms set up and ready to go at the start of class.
Skills covered will include:
- General weaving terminology
- Weaving Plainweave (Tabby)
- Neat Selvedges & avoiding draw-in or loops at edges
- Posture & tips for avoiding strain
- Using more than one colour/shuttle & adding new colours
- Houndstooth pattern (2 shaft version, aka puppytooth or molenwiek)
- Advancing the warp & getting the right tension
- Tips for fixing or re-working ‘mistakes’.
- Direct Warping (for a rigid heddle loom)
We will be using 100% wool yarns, if you are unable to use wool please contact us to discuss alternative options.
| Total Cost | $145 |
| Deposit due upon booking | $50 |
Minimum class size of 4 persons applies, in the event that the minimum is not reached the class will not run and we will contact you to either refund the deposit or carry over to another suitable booking.
When & Where:
At The Hub, 27 Dalmahoy Street, Bairnsdale.
The next workshop will be on Saturday 17th June 2023 from 12:30pm to 6:30pm.
This workshop is part of the East Gippsland Winter Festival. Click to book via the Humanitix website:
COVID-19 Notes:
- If you have any Covid-19 symptoms DO NOT attend, please contact us to discuss.
- This is an indoor event. The room has air conditioning, or we can leave the door open for ventilation if it is good weather. Face masks are not required but you are welcome to wear one if you like.
- BYO water bottle and a mug (hydration & tea breaks are important!)
- Class sizes are currently restricted to 8 persons.
Hand-Dyed Alpaca Weaving Workshop
Rigid Heddle Loom – Beginner and above
This is a 6 hour workshop with all materials and supplies included and you will work on your own beautiful, soft woven cloth that you can take home with you. This workshop demonstrates the effectiveness of using a hand-dyed or variegated yarn to make stunning woven cloth (approx. size 85 x 30cm) and is very much beginner friendly.
We’ll have Ashford rigid heddle looms set up and ready to go at the start of class, you just need to choose your skein of beautiful hand-dyed Alpaca yarn from Liz Green Arts.
Skills covered will include:
- General weaving terminology
- Weaving Plainweave (Tabby)
- Using Pick-up sticks to add a texture/pattern to your weaving
- Neat Selvedges & avoiding draw-in or loops at edges
- Posture & tips for avoiding strain
- Advancing the warp & getting the right tension
- Tips for fixing or re-working ‘mistakes’
- Direct Warping (for a rigid heddle loom)
We will be using a 100% wool yarn and a 100% alpaca yarn, if you are unable to use either fibre please contact us to discuss alternative options.
| Total Cost | $140 |
| Deposit due upon booking | $50 |
Minimum class size of 4 persons applies, in the event that the minimum is not reached the class will not run and we will contact you to either refund the deposit or carry over to another suitable booking.
When & Where:
At The Hub, 27 Dalmahoy Street, Bairnsdale.
Click below to send an email if you would like to be notified when this workshop is next scheduled.
COVID-19 Notes:
- If you have any Covid-19 symptoms DO NOT attend, please contact us to discuss.
- This is an indoor event. The room has air conditioning, or we can leave the door open for ventilation if it is good weather. Face masks are not required but you are welcome to wear one if you like.
- BYO water bottle and a mug (hydration & tea breaks are important!)
- Class sizes are currently restricted to 7 persons.
Iloomination Tapestry Workshop
Rigid Heddle Loom – Beginner and above
Make your own whimsical, illuminated woven tapestry to brighten up your winter walls! All materials and equipment are included for this beginner-friendly workshop, no prior experience needed.
Skills covered will include:
- General weaving terminology
- Weft-faced tapestry-style weaving
- Colour blending and creating gradients
- Adding additional features such as unspun wool, rya fringe & LED lights!
There will be a selection of wool, alpaca and cotton yarns. If you are unable to use wool/alpaca please advise so that I can ensure enough cotton is supplied.
| Total Cost | $125 |
| Deposit due upon booking | $50 |
If you have any Covid-19 symptoms DO NOT attend, please contact us to discuss.
Minimum class size of 4 persons applies, in the event that the minimum is not reached the class will not run and we will contact you to either refund the deposit or carry over to another suitable booking.
When & Where:
If you’d like to organise a similar workshop please get in touch via the contact page:
COVID-19 Notes:
- If you have any Covid-19 symptoms DO NOT attend, please contact us to discuss.
- This is an indoor event. The room has air conditioning, or we can leave the door open for ventilation if it is good weather. Face masks are not required but you are welcome to wear one if you like.
- BYO water bottle and a mug (hydration & tea breaks are important!)
- Class sizes are currently restricted to 7 persons.
Rustic Rug Workshop
Rigid Heddle Loom – Beginner and above
Rug Up with this 5 hour beginner workshop with all materials and supplies included. You will create a thick-textured woven floor rug using wool yarn and unspun wool tops (approx. size 85 x 35cm, bathmat size). Due to the thick weft making the weaving process faster, this workshop will also include warping the loom yourself with your selected yarn colour.
Skills covered will include:
- General weaving terminology
- Direct Warping (for a rigid heddle loom)
- Weaving Plainweave (Tabby)
- Posture & tips for avoiding strain
- Advancing the warp & getting the right tension
We will be using a 100% wool yarn and have an option of 100% wool tops or a mixed ‘montage’ tops that includes wool, alpaca & silk. If you are unable to use any of these natural fibres please contact us to discuss alternative options.
| Total Cost | $130 |
| Deposit due upon booking | $50 |
Minimum class size of 4 persons applies, in the event that the minimum is not reached the class will not run and we will contact you to either refund the deposit or carry over to another suitable booking.
When & Where:
At The Hub, 27 Dalmahoy Street, Bairnsdale.
The next workshop will be on Wednesday 28th June 2023 from 1pm to 6pm.
This workshop is part of the East Gippsland Winter Festival. Click to book via the Humanitix website:
COVID-19 Notes:
- If you have any Covid-19 symptoms DO NOT attend, please contact us to discuss.
- This is an indoor event. The room has air conditioning, or we can leave the door open for ventilation if it is good weather. Face masks are not required but you are welcome to wear one if you like.
- BYO water bottle and a mug (hydration & tea breaks are important!)
- Class sizes are currently restricted to 9 persons.
Cotton Tea Towel Workshop
Rigid Heddle Loom – Intermediate and above
For those who want to try something a little more challenging than wool and plainweave – this is a 6 hour workshop with all materials and supplies included, to make your own soft cotton cloth that you can take home with you.
This workshop does include warping your own loom using doubled threads, so it is recommended that you are already somewhat comfortable with warping and weaving plainweave/tabby. However, if you are an adventurous beginner you are welcome to join us, just be aware that you may not have time to weave the whole length (you will still have useable fabric, just shorter).
Depending on your preferences and finished length your weaving could be used for a hand-towel, tea-towel, bread cloth or sewn into a bag, cushion, purse and so on. Select your feature colour when booking from the range of Ashford Caterpillar cotton, and we will have co-ordinating colours of plain cotton to go with it.
Skills covered will include:
- Warping doubled ends on a rigid heddle loom
- English Plainweave
- Weaving with cotton and tips for dealing with non-elastic yarns
- Posture & tips for avoiding strain
- Warp-dominant weaving
We will be using 100% cotton yarns, if you are unable to use cotton please contact us to discuss alternative options.
| Total Cost | $122 |
| Deposit due upon booking | $50 |
Minimum class size of 4 persons applies, in the event that the minimum is not reached the class will not run and we will contact you to either refund the deposit or carry over to another suitable booking.
When & Where:
At The Hub, 27 Dalmahoy Street, Bairnsdale from 12:30pm to 6:30pm. New dates for 2023 coming soon!
COVID-19 Notes:
- If you have any Covid-19 symptoms DO NOT attend, please contact us to discuss.
- There will be no food facilities available, please arrange your own lunch – you could have a picnic nearby or head out to a local cafe.
- BYO water bottle and a mug (hydration & tea breaks are important!)
- Class sizes are currently restricted to 5 persons.
Bracelet / Bookmark Band-Weaving Workshop
Inkle Loom – Beginner
This is a 5 hour workshop with all materials and equipment provided. You will make your own inkle-woven cloth band – a narrow, strong woven band that could be used as a bracelet, bookmarks, key-fob or as a piece of trim for other sewing and craft projects. You can select your colour preferences when booking, and you will be able to choose a pattern on the day.
Skills covered will include:
- Warping an inkle loom
- Reading an inkle pattern
- Getting neat selvedges and even weaving
- Tips on colour combinations
- Simple finishing techniques
We will be using 100% cotton yarns, if you are unable to use cotton please contact us to discuss alternative options.
| Total Cost | $130 |
| Deposit due upon booking | $50 |
Minimum class size of 2 persons applies, in the event that the minimum is not reached the class will not run and we will contact you to either refund the deposit or carry over to another suitable booking.
When & Where:
At The Hub, 27 Dalmahoy Street, Bairnsdale.
The next workshop will be on Saturday 8th July 2023 from 1pm to 6pm.
This workshop is part of the East Gippsland Winter Festival. Click to book via the Humanitix website:
COVID-19 Notes:
- If you have any Covid-19 symptoms DO NOT attend, please contact us to discuss.
- This is an indoor event. The room has air conditioning, or we can leave the door open for ventilation if it is good weather. Face masks are not required but you are welcome to wear one if you like.
- BYO water bottle and a mug (hydration & tea breaks are important!)
- Class sizes are currently restricted to 5 persons.
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