| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-06-23 | - |
| 2025-08-05 | - |
Program Overview
Weave a Wall Hanging on a Table Loom
Breathing new creative life into a traditional craft.
Key Details
- Location: Penryn Campus
- Course Duration: 2 days
- Tuition Fees per Individual: £250
Course Overview
Come and spend two days immersed in weave and textiles, learning how to make cloth on a loom using gorgeous naturally dyed yarns. This two-day course will introduce you to weave techniques and is suitable for all levels, from complete beginner to creative maker wanting to expand their practice.
Based in our professional weave facilities, using top-quality equipment and supported by an experienced textile designer, you will create your own custom-designed wall hanging to take away with you.
Course Leader: Wendy Kotenko
Wendy Kotenko is senior technician for weave on the textile design programme. She has an MA in Textile Design, specializing in weave. Wendy's MA study included a one-year exchange to Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts in Japan. Research in Japan included traditional hand weaving in Okinawa, the native natural dyes of Okinawa, and the use of paper and the native Ramie plant fibre for weaving.
How You'll Learn
This is a practical course where you will get hands-on at every stage, from making your warp through to finishing your final piece. Wendy is an experienced teacher who will guide you through the techniques required. The course is taught in a small group, so there's time for individual attention.
Who is This Course For?
This course is for anyone with an interest in learning how to weave cloth on a loom, using naturally dyed cotton and wool. You might be a complete beginner with no prior experience, or you might be an existing maker who wants to experiment with design ideas using our professional table-looms supported by Wendy. All levels are welcome.
What to Expect
This weave course will be a creative exploration of how to weave cloth on a loom. Wendy is a very experienced teacher and a practicing (and award-winning!) textile designer, so you will be well-supported, even as a complete beginner to weaving. Expect to be guided through each stage of the preparation but also to have time to experiment and play with colour and design ideas.
What to Bring
All materials you will need for this course are provided. You may want to bring a reusable water bottle with you and anything else you need to feel comfortable during the course. Don't forget to bring a packed lunch with you.
What We'll Provide
All materials you will need are included in the course fee, along with tea and coffee during the day. You'll leave with your finished wall hanging.
Food and Drink
Tea/coffee is included, with all diets catered for. Please note: lunch is not included in the course cost, we recommend bringing a packed lunch or visiting our on-campus café.
Location
This course is taught in our lovely light weave studio at the Fashion and Textiles Institute, on our Penryn campus.
There is plenty of parking available on our Penryn campus, and you can also reach us via a range of public transport options. You can find out more, here.
For campus maps and information on visiting us, please visit our How to find us page.
Eligibility
No previous experience is needed. All levels are welcome - this course is suitable for complete beginners interested in textiles and looking to try out weaving, and also for creative makers who may have some experience but do not have access to looms and want to test out textile design ideas. You will progress at your own pace, supported by Wendy.
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in this course cost. If you would like to book accommodation, please see our accommodation for short course students page for a range of options.
Upcoming Short Courses
- Weave a wall hanging
- Mon 23 Jun 2025
- 2-day course | 23 & 24 June | Price: £250
- Weave a wall hanging
- Tue 05 Aug 2025
- 2-day course | 5 & 6 August | Price: £250
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