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Marianne Medcalf offers beginners weaving classes for individuals in the relaxed atmosphere of the studio. Topics covered include: how to weave, designing and making a warp, dressing a loom, different weave patterns, spinning, dyeing, plus lots more! Classes are on a one-to-one basis; times, fees and topics are negotiable according to your needs. Please get in touch if you'd like to visit the studio or book some weaving classes at marianne@loominous.co.uk or call 07800839082. |
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WHAT IS WEAVING? |
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Weaving is one of the world's oldest surviving crafts. It involves the interlacing of two sets of yarns at right angles to each other. The yarns that run along the length of the fabric are called the warp. Those that run along the width of the fabric and interlace it are called the weft. Warp is a great word as it has the double meaning of twisting, distorting and changing; as well as being a weaving term! |
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WHY WEAVE? |
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With weaving there are
endless possibilities of colour and texture. It is relaxing
and yet so exciting to create your own fabrics. The range of
materials is huge - wools, ribbons, string, cottons, lurex, old fabrics
cut into strips...
The end result is that you'll have a wonderful fabric to wear or use in the home. |
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