Weaving in Harmony with Nature

This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners and those with some experience

Explore the art of weaving in harmony with nature in this creative, hands-on workshop.

You will learn simple off-loom techniques using natural yarns, found objects, and foraged materials.

Through colour, texture, and intuitive experimentation, you will create meaningful woven pieces that reflect your personal connection to the natural world.

Projects Covered

1. Off-Loom Weaving Around Natural Objects

• Create a woven artwork inside a shell or around a wooden disc. Use different yarns and textures to respond to the natural shape of your chosen object and develop a unique nature-inspired piece.

2. Preserve a Treasured Object with 2D Paper Weaving

• Use khadi paper and natural yarns to weave around a foraged leaf or personal keepsake. This gentle process frames and protects your chosen object while creating a delicate paper-based composition.

3. Seasonal Yarn Wrapping

• Capture the colours and textures of the season by combining natural yarns with foraged foliage. Explore simple weaving and expressive wrapping techniques to create a piece that reflects your experience of the changing seasons.

Skills / Techniques Covered

• Explore yarn types suitable for weaving
• Learn the principles of creating simple woven structures, including plain, twill, and hopsack
• Apply weaving techniques to different media and natural objects
• Build layers of colour and texture through yarn wrapping
• Develop creative confidence through expressive use of colour and texture
• Tap into your own intuitive weaving style
• Create unique woven artworks inspired by nature