Description
Weave a Scarf Workshop
Friday 15th September - Luna Meeting Room, Northern Lights, Brewery Village, Liverpool, L8 5AF
Friday 16th February " "
What's involved in our Weave a Scarf Workshop?
Weave your own unique Scarf using gorgeous hand-dyed yarns on this weaving workshop**
On the course you will learn:
- how to decide which yarn suits which heddle
- which yarn is suitable to weave with
- how to work out how much yarn you will need for your project
Complete beginners are welcome in this Weave a Scarf Workshop where you will use rigid heddle looms to weave on. You can even choose which colours you'd like us to warp your loom with so you can get weaving on the day.
** New for 2023, you can choose to use Naturally Dyed Yarns with colour packs to work from. The natural dyeing process takes longer and the dyes are more expensive so this choice costs slightly more but we're sure you'll agree the colours are incredibly beautiful. If you'd like to do this, click here
You're welcome to bring along any textured yarns or ribbons to add to your work but there will be plenty of choices of yarns and colours if you don't.
We teach in different venues so book your place by paying for the course. We will then send you a confirmation of your booking and ask which date you would like to come to.
Then you'll receive a choice of yarns to choose for your warp and on the day there will be loads of different yarns, solid colours, semi-solids, speckles, etc. for you to tuck in to.
The day will run from 10-4
Workshop Dates for Luna Meeting Room, Ryde Cafe, Mann Street, Liverpool L8 5AF
Saturday 22nd July
Workshop Dates for Black Sheep Wools
tbc
Black Sheep Wools, Glaziers Lane, Culcheth, Warrington, WA3 4AQ
If you would like to book on dates at Black Sheep Wools, contact them directly by clicking the link here
Workshop Dates for Hare Hill Barn,
more dates to be confirmed
Cartmel Fell, Grange Over Sands, LA11 6NZ
If you would like to join us at this venue, please do so by booking directly with them using clicking here
Please specify which date you would like to attend in the notes
Information about the venues
Black Sheep Wools is a family run wool and needlecraft store based in the beautiful village of Culcheth. Textiles run in this family's blood - they've been established since 1983! You cannot fail to be inspired by this wonderful space.
Hare Hill Barn -
Hare Hill is a small traditional Lakeland hill farm which can be traced back to the early 18th Century. Although the house has earlier origins, it was rebuilt in 1907. The farmbuildings date from the late 19th Century, since when they have remained unchanged.
Hare Hill is currently run as a sheepholding for approximately 140 Swaledale ewes, and has 30 acres of wildflower meadows cut in the summer for hay, and supporting a large population of skylarks. In the Second World War Hare Hill was used as a training farm for the Womens’ Land Army.
In 2006, Julian and Vanda Lambton bought the farm and have since embarked on a series of environmental projects, supported by a Higher Level Stewardship Scheme, including woodland planting, creation of orchards and a pond, wall and hedgerow restoration. The land is managed with minimal intervention to promote biodiversity. A happy bi-product of these projects is that we have a new population of hares breeding successfully on the farm, some of which are regularly seen around the barn
If you prefer to learn online at your own pace, our online weaving workshop might be the perfect thing for you Coming soon!
Please read our Workshop Terms and Conditions
Catherine Wright (store manager) –
polly thorpe
4 reviews
a year ago
I have been lucky enough to take a number of workshops with Lazy Kate Textiles including beginners spinning, colour confidence, dyeing and weaving. All workshops have been very well organised with excellent resources. Cathy is a fantastic and thoughtful teacher who explains things really well and anticipates the things people commonly find difficult. She is very patient and encouraging. Although the workshops have been with many different people, the groups are always the perfect size - not too big to ensure there is individual help but big enough so that it's a lovely social time too.
I would highly recommend these workshop
Joanne –
So in between lockdowns etc I did a workshop held at the tea rooms, it was small and I felt safe. I’ve never done weaving before and it was explained very thoroughly. Jess and Sofia were very professional but friendly and helpful! I produced a lovely scarf. Definitely would recommend anyone to have a go as it’s very relaxing and enjoyable. Also it was an opportunity to meet some new people. Thanks
Catherine Wright (store manager) –
Thank you Joanne, that's wonderful to hear. We're glad you enjoyed it.
Mari –
I’ve had quite a few workshop sessions with Cathy; spinning, weaving and dyeing including several 121 sessions, 1 over zoom to sort out my tension when spinning. Cathy and her team have been amazing; kind, calm in the face of some setbacks, very enthusiastic and incredibly knowledgable. I have since had several 121 follow up sessions to sort out the warping up of my Rigid Heddle loom. I cannot recommend Lazy Kate Textiles too highly. The staff are professional and thoughtful.
Sandra H –
I was taught to spin by Cathy, and went back for a lesson on plying. She was very patient and let me go at my own pace. I’ve never looked back. Great skill to have. Thank you
Catherine Wright (store manager) –
Thank you Sandra, I really appreciate that
Deborah Cherry (verified owner) –
Did a weaving workshop at Eden Tea room, a lovely day was had ,small group of ladies expertly taught by Jess and Sofia at a lovely location.left with a finished scarf which has been greatly admired.would highly recommend .
Catherine Wright (store manager) –
Thank you Deborah, that's good to hear. Thanks for taking the time to leave the review
Helen Lewis-Parmar (verified owner) –
Fantastic introduction to a great craft - wonderful teachers, relaxed class, beautiful yarns and and I came home with an amazing scarf - would thoroughly recommended - I am completed hooked!
Elly Gausden (verified owner) –
Brilliant day, and a gorgeous scarf at the end of it! Excellent tuition got us started right away, so we made really good progress and made wearable, fabulous scarfs. And now I might buy a loom 😆
Catherine Wright (store manager) –
We're so pleased you enjoyed the workshop. Your scarf was beautiful and very inspiring! I really hope you get a loom and continue weaving
Lin Corker (verified owner) –
Enjoyable day
Tonia M. (verified owner) –
We were a group of 5 and had a lovely day, Jessamy was friendly and helpful. We also enjoyed the lovely refreshments provided through the day. The day went very quickly and we were all really pleased with our efforts at weaving. Our only disappointment was that the finished items were not long enough to be able to wear. Did we talk too much, not weave fast enough.... or even both?!? Thank you for the experience.