Weave Along

These workshops are aimed at those who have some experience of weaving already, you
may have attended our beginners weaving course, and are keen to be able to weave your
own short project but are not quite ready for going it all alone. The looms will be set up
with a neutral warp and will be ready for you to begin weaving your own project.

The session will begin with each person sharing their ideas for what they would like to
weave. Together with input from the group and guidance from Agnis, we will discuss and
make a plan for how each person will achieve their own outcome. Feel free to bring along
ideas jotted down on a piece of paper, photos, ideas for colours, sketchbooks etc to help
spark off the conversation. You will then begin weaving your final piece.

Agnis will provide support throughout the workshop to help translate your ideas into a
woven outcome. Please be realistic as to what you can achieve within the day.

Things to bring

Your own yarn (optional £5 charge to use wool from the mill), ideas & a packed lunch

(there are also places to buy lunch in the mill and on Farsley Town Street.)

We will provide

Refreshments (drinks and cake!) & equipment.

About your tutor

Agnis Smallwood has been working with us at Sunny Bank Mills for over 4 years. She is a Designer Maker Researcher and Educator who loves to make, create and teach. Agnis has a passion for textiles and specialises in weave. She is based in Leeds, Yorkshire and can always be found making, both independently and often collaboratively.

Previous workshop participants have said: “Teacher was delightful”, “Thank you for such an interesting and eye opening day”, “We covered everything in a logical methodical way, to be able to create a piece by the end, excellent communication throughout.” “Knowledgeable, clear, enthusiastic teacher, what more could you need!”

Course terms and booking conditions

Workshop and course bookings can be cancelled and refunded up until 7 days before the scheduled start date. As materials and equipment are ordered in advance, we regret that refunds cannot be offered less than 7 days before the workshop date. Please note that Eventbrite’s booking fee is non-refundable.

If we need to cancel the course for any reason your ticket will be fully refunded.

Covid -19

This workshop is due to take place after Covid-19 restrictions are scheduled to be lifted. We will be monitoring government guidance should anything change. If so, please follow the general Covid-19 guidance for our workshops here: www.sunnybankmills.co.uk/arts/creative-courses-and-workshops/covid-19-and-creative-workshops/