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...

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 offer specialised weave courses for a wide range of abilities.

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Become a Weaver

Thurs/Fri 5th/6th November  2026 

“Become a Weaver”

Farfield Mill

Sedbergh

This popular two day course is designed to teach you how to warp and dress a loom on the first day before moving onto experimenting with colour, texture and pattern on the second day.

It is aimed at those who have bought a loom and those who have never woven before but would like to try. Jan will have warps prepared but will demonstrate how to make warp on a warping frame. If you have an Ashford 4 or 8 shaft loom or similar and would like to bring it to the class heck with Jan direct if this is suitable 

Cost £150 plus £5 on the day for materials 

Tel:  015369 21958

www.farfieldmill.org



Become a Weaver

Sat/Sun 21st/22nd November  2026 

"Become a Weaver"

Rheged

Redhills, Penrith CA11 0DQ

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 all materials

Tel: 01768 868000

www.rheged.com