Category Archives: Weavers, Spinners and Dyers Summer School 2011

Janet Phillips 8 shaft weaving course on the Weavers Spinners and Dyers Summer School Edinburgh 2011

The start of new things

Shortly after the old loom left, and well before I was prepared for it, someone mentioned that they had my dream replacement loom for sale. After a flurry of activity, we drove to the edge of Scotland in a small … Continue reading

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Summer School Sampler

Finally (I hope) here’s something about the weaving that I’ve been doing with the remains of the warp from the Summer School. Here’s one of the more interesting weave structures  from the echo twill threading. Towards the end of the … Continue reading

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After the Summer School

The best laid plans ….. Summer School was so intense, then family problems came along (my Mum is ill) and the blog never happened. So, belatedly, here’s a summer school summary: The first challenge was warping the table loom ready … Continue reading

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Preparing for Summer School

Next week I’m going back to school and I’ll try and record my progress. Every year the Association of Guilds of Weavers Spinners and Dyers runs a summer school and this year it’s being held in Edinburgh, I’m treating myself … Continue reading

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