Workshops

Jan has over 30 years experience in the textile field working in Higher Education running a Constructed Textile Resource at University of Cumbria, formally Cumbria Institute of the Arts. She is well accustomed to getting the very best out of students having worked with BA and MA students studying Contemporary Applied Arts, so is now able to...

Become a Weaver

Sat/Sun 5th/6th September 2026
"Become a Weaver"

Shambellie House

Dumfries

You may know the basics, maybe set up your own loom and woven some patterns and need a refresher or have never woven before and would love to have a go.

This two day course will take you through the whole process of winding a warp and dressing a loom to weaving cloth. Jan will provide you with all the tips, tricks and techniques to ease your journey into weaving.

All materials provided.

To Book

Cost £160 inc refreshments and lunch

Plus £10 on the day for materials

Tel: 01 387 4400821

Shambellie House, New Abbey, Dumfries, DG2 8HQ

www.shambelliehouse.org

Weaving Inspired by Landscape

Thursday 10th September 2026
"Weaving Inspired by Landscape”

Farfield Mill

Sedbergh

Jan will have her Ashford 4 shaft table looms all warped for you to weave a scarf length. You will experiment with twill patterns with lots of coloured yarn to work available.

Suitable for total beginners to weavers wishing to develop their skills further

To Book

Cost £75 plus £5 on the day for materials

Tel: 015396 21958

www.farfieldmill.org

Classic Tweed Scarf

Saturday 12th September 2026

"Classic Tweed Scarf”

Rheged

Redhills, Penrith, CA11

This class is perfect for beginners and weavers wanting to develop their skills further. You will enjoy experimenting with the traditional Herringbone tweed pattern to create your own unique scarf.

Come and enjoy a day weaving on a 4 shaft table loom.

The looms are set up and ready to go on the day

To book, cost £80 including all materials

Contact- 01768 8680p0

www.Rheged.com

Playing with Weaving

Thursday 1st October 2026

"Playing with Pattern Weaving"

Farfield Mill

Sedbergh

Enjoy a day weaving a scarf using a 4 shaft table loom and beautiful coloured yarns.
Jan will have her Ashford tabletop four shaft looms all warped up ready for you to weave a scarf width & length. She will provide patterns, lots of coloured yarn to enjoy a day weaving. This one is both highly addictive and therapeutic with the repetitive action of firing the shuttle back & forth. It's suitable for those totally new to weaving as well as those wishing to hone their skills on pattern reading

To book, cost £75 plus £5 on the day for materials.

Contact- 015396 21958

http://www.farfieldmill.org/

Colour, Texture and Pattern Weaving

Saturday 3rd October 2026

"Colour, Texture and Pattern Weaving"

Rheged

Sedbergh

Jan will have her Ashford tabletop four shaft looms all warped up ready for you to weave a scarf width & length. She will provide patterns, lots of coloured yarn to enjoy a day weaving. This one is both highly addictive and therapeutic with the repetitive action of firing the shuttle back & forth. It's suitable for those totally new to weaving as well as those wishing to hone their skills on pattern reading

To book, cost £80 including all materials

Contact- 01768 86i000
www.rheged.com

Get Weaving

Sun/Wed 11th/14th October 2026

“Get Weaving"

Higham Hall

Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth

Higham Hall is a beautiful residential independent college. They pride themselves on creating a relaxed environment for learning. Charming surroundings and outstanding food. Introduction to weaving for absolute beginners who will learn to set up a 4 shaft table loom and learn to read patterns. More experienced weavers will be able to work on their own projects with the support of Jan guiding them through the process.

4 shaft looms will be provided with a small charge for materials

To book, cost £505 residential/ non residential £345.

Contact- 01768 776276

www.highamhall.com

Tartan Weaving

Thursday 29th October 2026

“Tartan Weaving"

Farfield Mill

Sedbergh

This is perfect for beginners but weavers with alittle more experienced will also enjoy this class.
come and enjoy a day weaving a Tartan scarf using a 4 shaft table loom. Explore classic Tartan weaving patterns and go home with a lovely scarf.
Jan will have the looms set up and ready to go on the day

To book

Cost £75 plus £5 on the day for materials

Tel: 015396 21958

www.farfieldmill.org

Tartan Weaving

Saturday 31st October 2026

"Tartan Weaving"

Rheged

Redhills, Penrith, CA11 0DQ

This is perfect for beginners, but also weavers with alittle more experience will enjoy this class.
Come and enjoy a day weaving a Tartan scarf using a 4 shaft table loom. Explore classic Tartan weaving patterns and go home with a lovely scarf.

Jan will have the looms set up and ready to go on the day

To book

Cost £80 including all materials

Tel: 0768 868000

www.rheged.com

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