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Weaving Courses
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All courses are based on a holistic approach to design rather than ‘learning weaving’. Courses are usually project based, although technical courses are also provided. Tailor-made for each student, you are able to work at your own pace and in your own way. We are also able to arrange excursions to Macclesfield Silk Museum and Paradise Mill (jacquard silk weaving), or Quarry Bank Mill (cotton spinning and weaving). STUDIO TIMES : The studio is open from 8 am - 10 pm every day, and teaching hours are from 10 am - 5pm, allowing you time to work alone in the evenings, or browse through the library of weaving and design books. Previous students have enjoyed their time here : Jeanne Plant (US) - Summer 07 "Thanks so much for the wonderful experience of meeting you and being opened up to all the amazing possibilities of fiber arts. I am truly inspired bythe pieces you have created and can't wait to get moving on my loom once again... You have created a wonderful atmosphere for learning."
Pat Foster - Autumn 05 'I spent a weekend with Stacey learning the ins and outs of warping up using a sectional warp beam on her 24 shaft AVL loom. Stacey not only provided hands-on help continuously but had also gone to the bother of writing all the instructions up and binding them into a short manual to take away. In the weekend, I managed to wind on a 5 m silk warp at 60 ends per inch and 12 inches wide using this method and also to weave a sample length in silk to take away. Stacey was very encouraging and I have taken the plunge and gone onto sectional warping on my own look - using Stacey's helpful manual to guide me'. Fiona Thomson - Textile Technician, Grays School of Art, Aberdeen - Spring 06 "My experience at the Loom Room was more than I ever could have expected. The amount of weave knowledge as well as understanding I gained was brilliant. Stacey really made an effort to tailor the weaving to my specific needs. So with the great support and the friendliness of my host and her family, I would recommend a week at The Loom Room to anyone!" Michela Doniselli - student - Oct 05 "..(this taster course) has opened my eyes to a new way of seeing and looking at the world and my surroundings...All in all a truly inspirational and worthwhile weekend.Thank you Stacey!" Deb Hampson - Spring 05 "I look back to that weekend I spent at your place with a fair bit of nostalgic longing. It wasn't just the weaving tuition that felt inspiring, it was the whole thing, including your book collection and lovely workshop, and being so well looked after. I got a lot out of it." Ron Stainton - Retired Civil Engineer - March 06 "I was looking for a refresher course to rediscover my lost weaving ability and that provided by The Loom Room was exactly what I required. The tuition was expertly tailored to my exact needs. I was able to work at my own pace with help available when required. Not only that, but Stacey's enthusiasm for her subject inspired me to an even greater determination to develop my skills when I returned home. This was a residential course and the accommodation provided was homely and very comfortable. Altogether a memorable weekend." Sally Kavanagh - Spring 05 "..the real reward was a weekend in very friendly company, looking at colour and design from a completely new perspective...Stacey is a wonderful teacher, full of enthusiasm and couldn't have been more helpful or hospitable." Frances Winter - Summer 06 " I would recommend anyone who is looking for an absorbing interest or who wants to tap into their creative side to try one of your taster breaks. Your enthusiasm for your subject is infectious, and you’re a knowledgeable and patient teacher. " Sarah Butikofer - Autumn 06 "I think the most important thing I gained from the course was confidence to try things out and to not be afraid of trying things that people would previously have said were beyond me...... I really enjoyed it and most importantly I got out of it exactly what I wanted. " Mary Johnston - Jan 07 "Your course was absolutely wonderful. I came home mentally enriched and physically relaxed and very well nourished. Living in your home was delightful and being surrounded by the looms and yarns on a rainy post-Christmas weekend was gorgeous.... thanks very much for the inspiring weekend. Your enthusiasm and personality make it a very special experience." Other craft interests in the area include the Gladstone Pottery Museum, Tutbury Crystal , the William Morris connection at Leek, local market towns of Ashbourne, Stone, Uttoxeter (with its horse racing), and Cheadle (Pugin church of St Giles), the cathedral city of Lichfield, the county town of Stafford, and attractions such as Alton Towers (5 miles), Shugborough Hall (nr Stafford), Cannock Chase, Peak District, and cities such as Stoke-on-Trent (the Potteries), Derby, and Nottingham (city of lace). | ||||||||||||||
Long Weekend Breaks – Friday lunch to Monday lunchTaster BreaksThese mini courses are specially designed for complete beginners to weaving. No hassles, no preparation, just come and weave and take home some samples or your own handwoven scarf or cushion cover.
I show you lots of samples, you browse through some design books, you select the yarn, I prepare the loom for you, and then you weave! Just a taster of weaving to see if you like it. Contact me to discuss your requirements and dates.
Price 2008/09 Non residential £240 (including lunches) Tessa Wansey - Summer 06 " really enjoyed my introduction to weaving and I felt I learnt so much from you. I cannot believe that I actually completed a rug and a sampler to bring home." Refresher BreaksOne of our long weekends, the Refresher Break is designed for people coming back to weaving after a break. Whether you want to brush up on design skills, or revise warping methods and weave samples or a small project, this is for you. Bring your own loom, or you can use one of ours and we will aim to have a set of samples or a small project woven to take home with you. Contact me to discuss your requirements and dates. Price 2008/09 3 course evening meal optional - £12.50 Non residential £210 (includes lunches) Mary Post - Summer 06 "Just to say how very much I enjoyed the weekend and thank you very, very much for all the effort you put into feeding my mind and taking care of me during my visit... THANK YOU for a very thought provoking weekend." Weavers’ RetreatsIntermediateYou long for a chance for weekend to yourself to weave that special project or just to take time out and explore a different weave, but the phone keeps ringing and the children want your attention…… Or a week’s too long a time commitment and you could do with a break to indulge your hobby……….. That’s what Weavers’ Retreats are for! Time to unwind and focus on something creative. With assistance on hand, should you need it, these weekends are for the weaver who knows what they are doing but just needs the time, the space and the company of like-minded individuals in order to do it. You can bring your own table loom or folding floor loom, or use one of ours – it’s up to you. Contact me to discuss your requirements and dates.
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1 or 2 week coursesAny standardSpecially tailored to your individual requirements, 1 or 2 week courses can focus on a specific project you have in mind, or a topic for study ie a family of weaves, network drafting, colour and weave effects, shadow weave - whatever you would like to learn. For people who have tried the Taster Breaks, it's a chance to learn how to prepare the loom for weaving, develop a sampler or weave a project. If you're more advanced and want to expand from 4 or 8 shafts, the 16 shaft Harris table loom and the AVL are the looms for you - with up to 24 shafts you can create amazing designs. Contact me to discuss your requirements and dates. Jeanne and John Frett (USA), Summer 2007 "John and I would like to thank you again for your excellent weaving instruction and warm hospitality. We thoroughly enjoyed our week with you... Thank you for a very memorable and educational experience." Price 2008/09 Cost includes 5 days teaching, 6 nights bed & breakfast (Sun - Sat), and lunches. Yarns extra - at cost. Evening meal optional - £12.50 Non-residential £400 (includes lunches)
2 weeks £1,110 (includes 1 night free B&B!) Cost includes 10 days teaching, 13 nights bed & breakfast (Sun - Sat), and lunches. Yarns extra - at cost. Evening meal optional - £12.50 Non-residential £800 (includes lunches)
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Jacquard CoursesAdvanced onlyAn intensive introduction to the intricacies of jacqurd designing and weaving, plus a look at fabric analysis and construction. With a maximum of 4 students, this course aims to teach you the basics of jacquard with designing on computer, card cutting and lacing, and weaving on 4 different sample looms and my 1930s jacquard power loom. Familiarity with a computer design programme such as CorelDraw or CorelPaint, or Adobe Photoshop preferable. An optional trip to Paradise Mill at Macclesfield is available. Not for the faint-hearted! Price 2008/09 Cost includes 11 days teaching, 13 nights bed & breakfast, and lunches. Yarns extra - at cost. Evening meal optional - £12.50. Non-residential £880 (includes lunches)
Terms & Conditions1. A non-returnable deposit is required to secure the course. 2. Balance is due one calendar month before the course start date 3. Website and brochure prices quote for specific weaving days, B&B and lunch. Extra weaving days and B&B can be booked if desired. Email me for costs if you would like to do this. 4. Studio hours 8 am - 10 pm. Teaching hours 10 am - 5pm. | ||||||||||||||
Studio equipmentStables Workshop4 sample jacquard hand-looms. Set-up : 1 with 2-repeat; 1 with 3-repeat; 1 with 5-repeat; 1 with motif and borders.
In Garage : 1 200s card cutter 1 lacing table for 200s cards 1 lacing machine for 400s cards Main Studio1 4-shaft Ashford table loom with treadles, suitable for beginners:
1 4-shaft Harris Floor loom, suitable for rug-weaving:
1 16-shaft table loom 1 AVL 24 shaft compu-dobby loom (sectional warping) with computer WeavePoint 2.2 programme for AVL
1 Jacquard Power Loom:
1 card-cutter for 400s cards 1 double head automatic pirn winder (for Hattie) 1 warping frame Warping raddle 1 warping mill Design and research area (upstairs in main studio) 1 computer for designing for jacquard Scotweave design programme for dobby & jacquard (1999 edition) Fiberworks Silver 4.1 for dobby ArahWeave PE design programme for jacquard (2007 edition) Laptop for designing for jacquard and dobby
Yarns available - wide choice of cotton, wool, shetland, cashmere, rug wool, mohair, silk, paper, metal, lurex, raffia, and miscellaneous. | ||||||||||||||
