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Overview
From threading your warp to weaving intricate patterns, you’ll experiment with texture, colour, and yarn to bring your ideas to life. Get hands-on with vibrant fibres, discover the magic of the loom, and craft a tactile masterpiece for interiors, fashion, or even textile art.
This Hand Weaving Summer School at Nottingham Trent University is your chance to learn how to weave with like-minded people whilst creating a stunning finished piece and leaving with the skills to keep weaving.
What you’ll study
This course will focus on design in woven textiles, and you will learn the fundamentals of weaving, including making a warp and setting up a loom.
You will have access to NTU’s extensive yarn store to select and choose from a wide range of fibres to experiment with and make samples. You’ll apply the techniques you have learnt to make woven cloth for interiors/upholstery, for fashion, or to create a contemporary woven textile art piece.
Programme Structure
During this course, you will:- explore the basics of hand weaving, from warp to weave
- dive into the yarn store to handpick fibres that speak to your style
- design and craft a warp that bursts with your creative vision
- be introduced to warp making and learn to wind a warp onto a loom
- thread your loom and weave sample ideas before designing and weaving your final piece
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Art and Craft View 53 other Short Courses in Art and Craft in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Level: Beginner
- Entry requirement: No weave experience is required, although you must have an enthusiasm for creativity. Experienced weavers are welcome.
- You must be over the age of 18 in order to attend this course.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents695 GBP / full≈ 695 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents695 GBP / full≈ 695 GBP / full
Living costs
Nottingham
United Kingdom
583 - 978 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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