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Beginner's Tapestry Workshop

  • Abigail Wastie 162 Allestree Lane Derby, England, DE22 2JX United Kingdom (map)

Learn the skills to make your own beautiful tapestry. Enjoy the pleasures of this ancient meditative craft in a small relaxed group environment.

Come and enjoy a creative afternoon, learning new skills whilst tucking into some delicious homemade cake and drinks.

  • £90pp (all materials provided, including tapestry frame, tools, yarns and refreshments )

  • Booking required


Each attendee will receive

- Wooden tapestry frame

- Wooden bobbin

- Woolen yarn

- Yarn needle

- Wooden fork

- Wooden shed sticks

- Wooden doweling for hanging your workshop creation

- Printed version of Abigail’s beginners tapestry guide

Additional info

During the workshop you will receive an introduction to tapestry tools, frames and the warping processes. Different tapestry weaving techniques will be demonstrated including rya knotting, free weaving and soumak weaving.

You will be able to choose your own colours and textures from a selection of high quality woollen yarns to create your tapestry design.

Abigail will guide you through the process of translating your design onto the pre-warped frame.

Come and enjoy a special afternoon, learning new skills in a friendly, homely environment over homemade cake and drinks.


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