Textile Courses
COURSES AND EXHIBITIONS IN 2024
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th November 2024 Contemporary Crafts Exhibition and Sale at Milland Hall, Milland nr. Petersfield, Hants. 10am - 4pm with refreshments served all day.
Saturday 7th December 2024 Weave a Christmas Tree at Hilliers Gardens, Romsey, Hants. For more info and to book: info.hilliers@hants.gov.uk
Sunday 8th December 2024 Needlefelting Christmas Decorations at the Weald and Downland Museum nr. Chichester, W. Sussex. for more info and to book: www.wealddown.co.uk/courses
Tuesday 10th December Christmas Needlefelting at The Fernhurst Hub, Fernhurst, nr. Haslemere, Surrey. for more information and to book: 01428 641 931
COURSES AND EXHIBITIONS IN 2025
Saturday 1st February Tapestry Weaving at The Gilliangladrag Fluff-a-torium Studio in Dorking Surrey. For more details and to book: 01306 898 144
Sunday 9th March Tapestry Weaving at Handmade Workshops, South West London. For more information and to book: 07394 820 824
Sunday 16th March Tapestry Weaving at Sir Harold Hilliers Gardens, Romsey, Hants. For more details and to book: info.hilliers@hants.gov.uk
Sunday 11th May Needle felt a bird at Sir Harold Hilliers Gardens, Romsey, Hants. For more details and to book: info.hilliers@hants.gov.uk
Saturday and Sunday 13th and 14th September Exhibition of Tapestry Weaving in Stedham Hall, Stedham, nr. Midhurst. 10am - 4pm each day.
October 9th - 19th Hampshire Artists Cooperative Exhibition at Stockbridge Town Hall, Stockbridge, Hants. for more details visit; www.hampshireartistscooperative.co.uk
Saturday and Sunday 15th and 16th November Contemporary Crafts Exhibition and Sale at Milland Hall, Milland nr. Petersfield, Hants. 10am - 4pm with refreshments served all day.
Saturday 29th November. Weave a Christmas Tree at Hilliers Gardens, Romsey, Hants. For more info and to book: info.hilliers@hants.gov.uk
Warping Made Easy
WARPING MADE EASY: This one day course takes the mystery out of putting a warp on a loom. Step by step instructions using your own loom or a sample loom provided. Feedback from Wealden Guild: "a few lines on behalf of myself and the Guild to thank you for Saturday's workshop. Everyone, without exception said what a brilliant workshop it was under your tuition, from those experienced weavers to complete novices like myself". The day includes creating a reference notebook using photos and key notes. Individual tuition or small groups. Dates by arrangement.
£60
Contact: Hilary CharlesworthTel: 01730 817191
Email: hilary@totallytextiles.co.uk
Advertised Since: Monday 06 February 2012
Talks and Demonstrations
Talks and Demonstrations on Tapestry Weaving and Spinning are available by arrangement. Please phone or email to discuss details.
Tel: 01730 817191
Email: hilary@totallytextiles.co.uk
Advertised Since: Monday 06 February 2012
Rug Weaving Workshop
RUG WEAVING WORKSHOP
A Three Day Course (10am – 4pm)
in
West Sussex (Stedham nr. Midhurst)
Individual tuition by Hilary Charlesworth
Working on a Countermarche Floor Loom
Day 1: Prepare a linen warp for a sample rug and dress the loom.
Day 2: Rug weaving techniques including tabby weave, twill weave, Meet & Retreat and Pick & Pick.
Day 3: Cutting the weaving from the loom and finishing techniques.
All equipment, yarns and refreshments provided.
Dates by arrangement.
A list of local B & B accommodation available on request
£380 inclusive
Contact: Hilary CharlesworthTel: 01730 817191
Email: hilary@totallytextiles.co.uk
Advertised Since: Friday 05 November 2021
Tapestry Weaving
Participants will produce a sampler of traditional as well as 3D techniques on a simple frame loom (which they can keep). Allyarns are provided. Individual tuition, or small groups. Dates by arrangement. This course can be extended to two days to include finishing techniques and to explore design ideas.
Cost of Day Course: £60 (plus £7.50 for the frame loom which you can keep)
Contact: Hilary CharlesworthTel: 01730 817191
Email: hilary@totallytextiles.co.uk
Advertised Since: Wednesday 14 December 2011
Tapestry Mornings
Thursday mornings 10 - 12.30 Informal tapestry group meets near Midhurst, West Sussex.
£5 per morning
Contact: Hilary CharlesworthTel: 01730 817191
Email: hilary@totallytextiles.co.uk
Advertised Since: Wednesday 14 December 2011
Introduction to Felt Making
Felt is the oldest form of textile made by humans and can be used for both practical and decorative items. This is an introductory day and all equipment is provided. Individual tuition or small groups. Dates by arrangement. The day will include flat felt and making a felt purse. All equipment provided.
£60 plus £3 to cover fibres
Contact: Hilary CharlesworthTel: 01730 817191
Email: hilary@totallytextiles.co.uk
Advertised Since: Tuesday 31 January 2012
An Introduction to Needle Felting
Learn the basics of needlefelting in the one day course. Make beautiful decorations and simple figures. All equipment provided.
£60
Contact: Hilary CharlesworthTel: 01730 817191
Email: hiilary@totallytextiles.co.uk
Advertised Since: Thursday 02 February 2012
Kumihimo
KUMIHIMO - The art of Japanese braid making: An introductory day workshop. "Kumi" means "coming together" and "himo" describes a length of cord......together they refer to the way of making braids. Traditionally, a wooden loom called a Marudai is used, and decorative and functional cords are produced using fine silks. In this introductory workshop, we will use a card loom with wool and cotton yarns to learn the basics of this braiding technique. The decorative braids can then be used to make into jewellery, embellish garments etc. Dates by arrangement.
£60
Contact: Hilary CharlesworthTel: 01730 817191
Email: hilary@totallytextiles.co.uk
Advertised Since: Thursday 02 February 2012
Needle Felt a Teddy Bear
Spend the day needle felting a Teddy Bear. All equipment provided.
£65 per participant
Tel: 0173 817191Email: hilary@totallytextiles.co.uk
Advertised Since: Friday 21 June 2019