Get a creative fix of Angie Parker Textiles colour, with a range of weaving workshops for beginners and more experienced weavers.
I’m delighted to offer three workshop options currently. These are:
Weave a Cushion in 3 hours,
Learn to Set Up a Loom and Start Weaving
A Specialist 2-day Krokbragd Workshop.
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Weave a cushion workshop 3 hours workshop. (No sewing required)
Jump straight into the fun part of weaving on a 4 shaft table loom. With over 25 years of weave experience, I can guide you through the basics of weaving on a professional loom and help you grow in colour confidence.
Access a wide range of my colourful yarns, and let your creativity run wild while learning different weave structures, including plain weave and twill. The looms will be threaded up in preparation for this workshop, and the session can be adapted to meet the requirements of each participant. You can get in touch before the workshop to request specific colours, and where possible, I will find a shade that matches.
Once each participant has finished weaving their panel, I transform the woven sample into a simple cushion for you to take home. All in three hours in the spacious and bright John James room at Windmill Hill City Farm in Bristol. (More or less. Sometimes, the session runs over by 15 minutes).
As everyone weaves at a different pace, some might finish before the end of the advertised workshop time. In these instances, I will bring along some of my woven samples and favourite weaving books for you to browse and ask questions.
Unlimited tea, coffee, and biscuits are provided, and the sessions are fun, informal, and friendly.
IMPORTANT. The workshop is a standing activity and involves repeated actions. Those who suffer from lower back pain might experience some discomfort. Seating is available, and taking regular breaks is recommended.
Scroll to the bottom of the page to see the cancellation policy.
The images below are of the looms, materials, and examples of work by previous participants.
If you can’t book a date that suits you, please get in touch if you’d like to go on the waiting list in case of any last-minute cancellations.
2025
Saturday, February 22nd 10am-1pm Eventbrite link here SOLD OUT
Saturday, February 22nd 3-6 pm Eventbrite link here SOLD OUT
Saturday, March 15th 10 am-1 pm Eventbrite link here
Saturday, March 15th 2.45 pm-5.45 pm Eventbrite link here
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Learn to warp up a multi-shaft tabletop loom
Over 2 days you will learn all the basics for warping up a 4 shaft table loom, under the guidance of weaver and textile designer Angie Parker.
The workshop will cover:
- Designing and winding a warp.
- Using a raddle to space your warp
- Winding the warp onto the back beam with even tension (one and two-person methods)
- Threading the heddles for plain weave and twill.
- Sleying the reed
- Tying on and starting to weave
You must bring a notebook, but all equipment and materials are included in the cost.
The sessions will begin from 10 am until 4.30 pm, with a tea break in the morning and afternoon and a lunch break. They will take place at Windmill Hill City Farm, Philip Street, Bedminster, Bristol. UK. BS3 4EA.
Participants will receive an email to discuss colour choices for their warp and weft before the workshop. Any concerns about parking and local food options can be sorted out then, too.
A simple vegetarian lunch is included in the cost of this workshop. Unlimited tea, coffee, and biscuits are provided, and the sessions are fun, informal, and friendly.
IMPORTANT. The workshop involves some standing and repeated actions. Those who suffer from lower back pain might experience some discomfort. Seating is available, and taking regular breaks is recommended.
Click on the link below to go to the booking page and scroll down to see the cancellation policy.
Saturday February 1st-Sunday February 2nd Learn to Set up a 4-shaft Loom and Start Weaving Eventbrite Link Here
A Specialist Krokbragd 2-day Workshop with Angie Parker
Over 2 days in this purpose-built space you will learn all the basics for weaving krokbragd, under the guidance of weaver and textile designer Angie Parker.
Angie has been obsessed with weaving this traditional Norwegian boundweave technique for over thirty years. She has spent that time creating contemporary designs from this age-old technique, for which she is known.
The workshop will cover:
- The principles of krokbragd and boundweave
- Designing with krokbragd
- How to achieve neat and even selvedges
- Setts
- Materials
- Rug weaving tips
- Weaving with colour
- Finishing off techniques
You must bring a notebook, but all equipment and materials are included in the cost.
You will be weaving on a Louet Erica 4-shaft loom which will be pre-set in preparation for the workshop. Warping your own loom will be covered in the workshop too.
The class size is restricted in numbers to allow plenty of hands-on support from Angie whilst you get to grips with the trickier aspects of weaving krokbragd.
The sessions will begin at 10 am until 4.30 pm with a tea break in the morning and afternoon.
A simple lunch is included in the workshop. Unlimited tea, coffee, and biscuits are provided and the sessions are fun, intensive and friendly.
IMPORTANT. The workshop involves some standing and repeated actions. Those who suffer from lower back pain might experience some discomfort. Seating is available and taking regular breaks is recommended.
Saturday 18th -Sunday 19th January 2-day Specialist Krokbragd Workshop Eventbrite Link Here One Place Left
Scroll down to see the cancellation policy.
The images below are some of the materials you can expect to use and examples from previous students.
CANCELLATION
Terms and conditions
To ensure that the workshops are priced reasonably for the participants, and viable for my business, they must run at capacity.
Where I can, I will work with you to find a solution to any issues affecting your attendance.
All the workshops are non-refundable in all circumstances; however, every effort will be made to offer transfers.
If you give more than 14 days notice to cancel, your options are as follows:
I will gladly transfer you to another workshop, space permitting, or place you on the waiting list if someone else cancels.
If there are no suitable future dates for you to transfer to I can provide a voucher to be used for a future workshop booking, this will be valid for one year from the date of issue.
If you wish to send someone else in your place, this is fine, but please inform me before the workshop of any changes.
If you give less than 14 days notice to cancel, then your options are as follows:
You can send someone else in your place, but let me know in advance.
If your place is re-sold, I will then book you onto a new date or place you on the waiting list
If you would like to transfer and the place is not re-sold, I can add you to a last-minute availability waiting list for future workshop dates. If there are still unsold places on the workshop within 24-48 hours until the workshop is due to take place, we will offer you a place at no additional charge. Please note this option is not a guarantee of a space.
If I have to cancel a workshop, you will be given at least 24 hours notice and offered a transfer to another date, a voucher to be used at another time, or a full refund. I can not be held liable for any other costs or expenses you may incur in the event of cancellation.
