Laura Thomas
Woven Textiles: art, design, education

Upcoming Workshops / Talks

An Introduction to Table Loom Weaving
May
18
10:30 am10:30

An Introduction to Table Loom Weaving

Ever fancied having a go at weaving, but don’t want to buy a loom yet?! Then this is the workshop for you!

Using prepared table looms, you will be introduced to the basics of table loom weaving.  You will be taught basic weave structures and encouraged to experiment with a variety weft yarns in many fibres, textures and colours, in order to take home a collection of technical and creative woven samples.  You’ll be delighted at what you will achieve in this one-day workshop. Detailed handouts will be provided.

Suitable for: complete novices with good manual dexterity

Please bring: a notebook and pen to make your own notes if you wish.

Maximum participants: 4

Tea, coffee and snacks are provided throughout the day. Please bring your own packed lunch, or we are next door to the Pottery Cafe where there is a good range of meals to choose from.

10.30-4.30pm

1 day workshop £100

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Two-end colour & weave leno @ Devon Weavers Workshop
Sep
14
to 15 Sep
workshop

Two-end colour & weave leno @ Devon Weavers Workshop

This workshop will introduce you to the exciting possibilities of the 2-end leno weave structure with the added interest of exploring ‘colour and weave’.

‘Leno’ is to twist warp threads around themselves as part of the weave process, allowing you to create an open, airy fabric that is still very structurally stable. This workshop will teach you how to do this as a ‘loom controlled’ process rather than finger manipulated. We will learn how to make ‘doups’ to add to our looms to twist our warp threads to achieve this exciting weave structure.

The added design possibilities of making this a ‘colour and weave’ warp will help you truly understand the leno structure and create visually dynamic woven designs. Participants will be encouraged to explore and experiment with weft yarn choices, weft colour ordering and structural possibilities to create a range of technical samples.

What to bring: Participants will be asked to bring a prepared table loom, with a minimum of 4 shafts. Warping instructions will be sent prior to the workshop. It would also be very useful to bring a raddle for measuring and making the ‘doups’. Please also bring shuttles, a notebook and pen, fabric scissors, dress makers pins, your warp yarns and a range of weft yarns of various counts and qualities.

Laura will bring: detailed handouts, a range of weft yarns for you to experiment with and some samples for you to look at.

Course Costs: £225.00

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Devon Weavers Workshop
8 Coombe Park,
Ashprington,
Totnes,
Devon,
TQ9 7DY

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Double cloth on a pointed draft @ Devon Weavers Workshop
Apr
20
to 21 Apr
education

Double cloth on a pointed draft @ Devon Weavers Workshop

This is an exciting workshop for experienced weavers already confident in designing and weaving double cloth structures on a block draft, to take their skills to the next level. You will follow a range of prepared designs, learning how to weave motifs such as triangles, circles, diamonds and other symmetrical motifs on a double cloth pointed draft. Laura will also guide you through the process of creating your own double cloth motifs with step-by-step instructions. This workshop is achievable on 8 or 16 shafts.

What to bring: Participants will be asked to bring a prepared loom according to the warping instructions. Please also bring shuttles, a notebook and pen, fabric scissors, dressmaker pins, your warp yarn and a selection of wefts.

Laura will bring: detailed handouts, a range of weft yarns for you to experiment with and a portfolio of samples for you to look at.

Suitable for intermediate and advanced weavers

£225

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Devon Weavers Workshop, 8 Coombe Park, Ashprington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7DY

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Experimental Weaving @ Makers Guild Wales, Cardiff Bay
Mar
30
10:30 am10:30
education, workshop

Experimental Weaving @ Makers Guild Wales, Cardiff Bay

With reference to Laura's exhibition 'Woven / Unwoven' at the Makers Guild Wales, Cardiff, this workshop will encourage participants to experiment with a range of hand manipulation processes, alongside an exciting array of yarns.  Techniques will include tufting, knotting, discontinuous weft, leno, soumac, loops etc. Participants will need to come with their own prepared table loom (shaft loom or rigid heddle) - this can be in any set-up and warp yarn, but if you would like to discuss your ideas, please get in touch with Laura directly - info@laurathomas.co.uk

Saturday 30th March

10:30 - 16:30
£80 (MGW Friends £72)

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