Hands on and exploratory session focusing on learning a textile technique, including its history and practise. This pair of workshop sessions will explore band weaving and start with learning the background of weaving technology and setting up a rigid heddle to weave a strap. The project resources are then taken home to work on during the break between sessions and in the second session the textile piece is finished to take home. There will also be a chance to explore other linked textile techniques including inkle weaving, tablet weaving and lucet braiding.
Dates and Times
Wednesday 18th September – 11:00-12:00
Wednesday 2nd October – 11:00-12:00
Ages and Abilities
These sessions are aimed at key stage 3 level, roughly ages 11-14. If you would like to let us know about any specific considerations for your children then we would welcome this, just get in touch.
Price and How to Book
Tickets cost £15 per attendee for the pair of sessions (including the loan of equipment between sessions and the textile materials of the finished piece) and can be booked via Ticketsource or by popping into or phoning the museum directly.
Attendees will be encouraged to continue their learning at home between sessions by utilising links and resources emailed out.
