Martin & Nina Weatherhead
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Martin & Nina Weatherhead |
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WEAVING The studio has 4 & 8-shaft floor and table looms, tapestry frames, inkle and backstrap looms and tablet weaving sets. Shelves crammed with brightly coloured yarns offer students a wide and tempting palate. Yarns used from the studio are charged at cost. |
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Using Martin's quick warping method everyone is weaving
on the first day. The full warping method is used for subsequent projects.
Beginners are guided through at least two warps during the week and gain
the confidence to set up and carry on weaving at home.
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Some students may opt to learn a variety of techniques
and weave many samples to explore and develop at home. Most, however,
prefer to be guided through a project from the design stage to the finished
piece and enjoy the satisfaction of taking home a practical item
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Projects include: rugs (Martin's own specialisation),
wallhangings, cushions, bags, tapestry, scarves, fabric for garments or
furnishing, tablet and inkle woven bands for accessories or decorative
finishes. Ikat is also an area that Martin has a particular interest .
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