Backstrap Weaving Workshop
Saturday 13th September 2025
This workshop introduces an ancient weaving technique that is used worldwide and passed down through the generations from centuries ago.
The back strap loom is a portable, simple and low cost loom and I’ve incorporated the use of a rigid heddle to make it even easier to use. The uniqueness of the loom is how the weaver forms an integral part, creating the necessary tension for the fibres to be woven. Making the connection between weaver and fabric flow.
Booking is essential as there are only 6 places available, no matter what your knowledge of weaving is – all are welcome. making this a small and friendly group playing with fibres and creating a beautiful pieces of weaving.
All materials and refreshments are provided.
Gwynfe community hall is a well equipped, light and spacious hall, with good access and car parking facilities
The address is : Gwynfe Community Hall, Gwynfe, Llangadog, SA19 9RD and click here for Google Maps.
For more information and to book your place please contact Georgie at [email protected] or call 07526 743064
The exchange for the afternoon is on a sliding scale of £40 waged or £30 low income
Other Workshops available on request
Whittling Workshop
Suitable for complete beginners or for those who would like to improve their skills.
In our four hour session we will have time to walk through the woods to our work site learning about different wood and harvesting what we need along the way.
How to sharpen and look after your knife and the various whittling techniques we can use to create mini-masterpieces.
There will be a kettle on the fire for hot drinks and time to enjoy lunch and the beautiful setting before you leave with your new creations.
Spoon Carving
Suitable for those with some whittling experience.
In our 1 day session we will have time to walk through the woods to our work site learning about different woods and their qualities.
How to sharpen and look after your tools and the various whittling techniques we can use to create mini-masterpieces.
Create a blank and work through the process to create a usable spoon.
There will be a kettle on the fire for hot drinks and time to enjoy lunch and the beautiful setting before you leave with your new creations.
Weaving
Spinning
Create a loom