Weave 101
weave 101: get hooked on weaving!
If you're curious about weaving, this is the perfect place to start
4 hours, max. 4 participants, €95
Over the course of this 4-hour workshop, you’ll have the chance to design and weave your own fabric samples on an 8-shaft loom, whilst also understanding the principles of shaft weaving. The workshop takes place in Emma’s studio, where you can select from a broad range of yarns that you can play and experiment with as you become more familiar with how weaving works. Emma will introduce you to the basic motions of weaving, help you understand how the different structures work, and explain how different warp threadings can impact your designs.
What will I learn?
- The basic principles of weaving
- How to weave on an 8-shaft loom
- How to design your own cloth
What will I make?
- Your own woven cloth, with the option of making it into a wall-hanging
What's included?
- Your own loom for the duration of the workshop, pre-threaded and ready to weave
- All yarns & weaving tools
- Catalogue of weave structures
- Tea & coffee
What will I learn?
- The basic principles of weaving
- How to weave on an 8-shaft loom
- How to design your own cloth
What will I make?
- Your own woven cloth, with the option of making it into a wall-hanging
What's included?
- Your own loom for the duration of the workshop, pre-threaded and ready to weave
- All yarns & weaving tools
- Catalogue of weave structures
- Tea & coffee
Half-day intro course for first-time weavers
Wine & Weave
wine & weave
Social evening weaving
4 hours, max. 4 participants, €55
What will I learn?
- You'll practice your weaving skills and learn to do self-guided weaving
What will I make?
- Your own woven fabric
What's included?
- Your own pre-threaded loom for the duration of the workshop
- All yarns and weaving materials
- Access to a catalogue of weave structures
- Wine! (Non-alcoholic options also available)
What will I learn?
- You'll practice your weaving skills and learn to do self-guided weaving
What will I make?
- Your own woven fabric
What's included?
- Your own pre-threaded loom for the duration of the workshop
- All yarns and weaving materials
- Access to a catalogue of weave structures
- Wine! (Non-alcoholic options also available)
Evening weaving for those wanting to flex their skills
Darn It!
darn it!
Breathe new life into damaged textiles
2,5 hours, max. 8 participants, €45
Darning is a needle-weaving technique of mending holes in fabrics. It can be used to create an invisible mend, or as a way to take a flaw and turn it into a stand-out feature. In this workshop we’ll go over the darning method and practice the technique before you start mending your own items. You can choose from a wide range of yarns to mend with, or bring your own. Just bring your clothes or home textiles that are in need of some repair, and take home not only some newly-mended pieces, but also a skill that will last you a lifetime.
This workshop is aimed at textiles with holes (from moths, tears, worn-out yarn, etc.) and can include items like: socks, sweaters, t-shirts, scarves, hats, blankets & cushions. If you’re bringing jeans, please only bring pairs with small holes, not with large tears (these need another mending method).
What will I learn?
- Basic darning needle-weaving techniqueÂ
- How to use various darning tools
- How to do both invisible and stand-out repairs
What will I make?
- Your own repaired pieces of textiles
What's included?
- All darning materials and tools
- Illustrated instruction booklet
- Your own darning mushroom, embroidery hoop & darning needle to take home
- Extra yarn so you can finish any items you may not have had time for during the workshop
What will I learn?
- Basic darning needle-weaving technique
- How to use various darning tools
- How to do both invisible & stand-out repairs
What will I make?
- Your own repaired pieces of textiles
What's included?
- All darning materials and tools
- Illustrated instruction booklet
- Your own darning mushroom, embroidery hoop & darning needle to take home
- Extra yarn so you can finish any items you may not have had time for during the workshop
A short introduction to the basics of mending textiles
Cotton Paper
cotton paper
Create something new from something old
3 hours, max. 6 participants, €60
We all have scrap fabric at home that we don’t know what to do with. Old jeans that feel wasteful to throw away, towels that are just a little too ragged… Well, did you know you can turn them into paper?! In this 3-hour workshop you’ll learn how to make artisanal paper out of waste cotton. You’ll make and decorate multiple sheets of paper and take home instructions so you can repeat the process at home with your own fabric scraps.
What will I learn?
- How to break down old cotton scraps into paper pulp
- How to press and decorate paper
What will I make?
- As many sheets of paper as you can manage!
What's included?
- All the materials to make & decorate your own cotton paper
- Instructions on how to repeat the process at home
- Tea & coffee
What will I learn?
- How to break down old cotton scraps into paper pulp
- How to press and decorate paper
What will I make?
- As many sheets of paper as you can manage!
What's included?
- All the materials to make & decorate your own cotton paper
- Instructions on how to repeat the process at home
- Tea & coffee
Make artisanal paper from waste cotton yarn
faq
What language are the workshops in?
The workshops take place in English.
Which type of looms do you have?
All the weaving workshops are taught on 8-shaft hand-looms, with a weaving width of 40cm.
I already know how to weave. Which workshop is best for me?
If you’ve woven on a shaft loom before and are looking to get some more practice or expand your skills, check out the Wine & Weave workshop. If you’re weaving skills are rusty and you’re feeling unsure, the Weave 101 workshop is a great refresher.
I don't know how to weave. Which workshop is best for me?
The Weave 101 workshop is the ultimate starter workshop for anyone who is curious about weaving. No previous textile experience required! Please note the Wine & Weave workshop is only for more advanced weavers.
I've never sewn before, can I still do the darning workshop?
Of course! Even if you’ve never threaded a needle before, this workshop is designed to take you through the whole process, step-by-step.
How do I get to the workshops?
The workshops all take place at the Wedding studio at Schönwalder Straße 23, 13347 Berlin. The nearest U-Bahn station is Reinickendorfer Straße (U6). The nearest S-Bahn stations are Wedding (S42 & S46) & Humboldthain (S1 & S2). Nearby buses are the M27, 120 and 247.
Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?
I'm not able to make my booked workshop, can I reschedule or be refunded?
Workshops can only be refunded or rescheduled to a later date if you provide at least 24 hours notice by email to emma@wovenbywood.com. Rescheduling is dependent on the availability of future workshop dates. Any cancellation less than 24 hours before the workshop cannot be refunded or rescheduled.
I booked a workshop through The Makery, can I make changes through you?
If you booked your workshop through The Makery, please contact them directly with any questions.
Can I buy a gift certificate for someone else?
Yes, you can purchase gift certificates here. The gift certificate will be emailed directly to the recipient, on a date and time of your choice.
I received a gift certificate, how do I redeem it?
Your gift certificate is valid for 12 months. Simply find the workshop you would like to attend in the calendar, then email emma@wovenbywood with the date of your selected workshop and your unique gift certificate code. You will receive a booking confirmation by email.
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