Beginners Learn to Weave (using a cardboard loom)

Beginners Learn to Weave: using a cardboard loom!

Join teacher Sarah Dally from pickles goes to market for a stimulating and enjoyable afternoon, learning to create a sustainably made woven wall hanging! Discover the contentment in learning the skill of weaving by making a piece your very own, whilst reducing your impact on the environment.

Time: 1.45pm – 4.45pm

Location: The Nest Community, The Sheds, 264 South Pine Road, Brendale, QLD 4500

During this in-person event, your experienced instructor will guide you through learning some fantastic weaving stitches, and all the techniques needed to transform ordinary cardboard and string into a fabulous contemporary wall hanging. Thanks to some innovative tools, yes, it is possible to complete this whole piece during the session!

This workshop is designed to cater to new to weaving / beginner levels. Everyone will leave with the skills and confidence to create many more new pieces at home.

By attending this event, you'll not only learn a new craft, but also be able to continue lowering your carbon footprint at home: don’t buy an expensive (or plastic) loom: make a re-useable one with cardboard! Also, why not repurpose a retro knitting needle to hang it with? Say goodbye to those scrappy remnant yarn balls, and hello to a more sustainable future!

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn a new skill, meet like-minded individuals, and make a positive impact on the environment. Secure your spot now!

What you will learn:

· Terms, tension, tool names & how to use

· Use and incorporating of different weaving materials

· How to make & warp up a cardboard loom

· 4 different stitch techniques (tabby, soumak, loops & ryah)

(Also see the 2 follow up weaving classes available! Advanced 1 = circular weaving on an embroidery hoop, and Advanced 2 = weaving on driftwood/branches!)

What is provided:

- 3hrs expert tutelage, in a small group of only 8.

- A beautiful and safe space, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, for you to enjoy the afternoon, and connect with like minded women.

- A HUGE selection of yarn / all materials (including wool rovings!) needed for the project

- A pre-prepared cardboard loom

- Sustainable handheld tools

- An instruction booklet - including a buildable ‘stitch library’ section

- A bodkin for you to keep

- Tea and coffee.

What you need to bring:

- a pen

- your own pair of fabric scissors

- $15 cash. This is a refundable deposit on the cardboard loom.

Other important info:

The venue requires all attendees to be over the age of 18. Also, no alcohol can be consumed on the premises.

Cancellation policies:

There is a minimum bookings number required for this class to go ahead. If we are unable to meet the minimum, we will contact you and offer you either a space in the next month's class, or a refund.

Please note that there are no refunds for customer cancellations / non-attendance. If you are unable to attend, you may like to give or sell your ticket to a friend. This is okay, however, you must do this via the Eventbrite platform. This is to ensure all ticketing terms and conditions are met. A $5 fee per transfer will also apply. If you wish to transfer your ticket to a future event, this may be possible, at the host's discretion. T&C's apply.