Mini Heddles: The cutest and easiest tools for weaving beautiful bands!
Learn to make your own handwoven bands for bag handles, jewellery, belts, shoe laces, clothing trim, Christmas decorations and more.
In this workshop Vicki from Bonsai Woman will teach you how to set up a mini heddle and weave a band using a simple backstrap technique. It’s a fun and portable way to weave, where the tools are minimal and the weavers body forms part of the loom.
During the workshop we will cover:
• How to thread and use the heddle
• Backstrap weaving setup
• Weaving technique
• Band finishing options
• Uses for your woven bands All materials will be provided plus you get to keep your mini heddle and shuttle set so you can keep weaving at home. You will choose one of four patterns for your first sample band. No weaving or craft experience necessary. Beginners are most welcome! For more about this workshop and to make a booking, please follow this link. Book Now
• How to thread and use the heddle
• Backstrap weaving setup
• Weaving technique
• Band finishing options
• Uses for your woven bands All materials will be provided plus you get to keep your mini heddle and shuttle set so you can keep weaving at home. You will choose one of four patterns for your first sample band. No weaving or craft experience necessary. Beginners are most welcome! For more about this workshop and to make a booking, please follow this link. Book Now
About Bonsai Woman
Vicki Cornish is a Newcastle based fibre artist with a particular interest in historical tools and techniques. Vicki hand spun her first fleece over 30 years ago. Working now in the areas of spinning, weaving and stitching, her craft practice focusses on using natural fibres and low impact methods of processing and dyeing.
Vicki is an enthusiastic and encouraging teacher who loves to show students how they can use simple, ancient tools and techniques, to create beautiful, contemporary textiles.
Vicki has tertiary qualifications in both Visual Arts and Applied Fashion Design and Technology, and runs a textiles business called Bonsai Woman.
Vicki is an enthusiastic and encouraging teacher who loves to show students how they can use simple, ancient tools and techniques, to create beautiful, contemporary textiles.
Vicki has tertiary qualifications in both Visual Arts and Applied Fashion Design and Technology, and runs a textiles business called Bonsai Woman.
Workshop Schedule
This is a 3 hour workshop costing $130 (plus eventbrite booking fee)
What you get:
- A gorgeous mini heddle and shuttle set made with sustainably produced timber on a family farm in Latvia.
- Organic cotton yarn in a variety of colours.
- A 16 page full colour instruction book which includes all four band patterns.
- Plenty of individual assistance as this is a small group workshop of only five participants.
- A unique opportunity to try a modern take on an ancient craft. What to bring: - Your enthusiasm for learning a new craft! Everything else will be provided, including morning tea!
- Organic cotton yarn in a variety of colours.
- A 16 page full colour instruction book which includes all four band patterns.
- Plenty of individual assistance as this is a small group workshop of only five participants.
- A unique opportunity to try a modern take on an ancient craft. What to bring: - Your enthusiasm for learning a new craft! Everything else will be provided, including morning tea!
About Bonsai Woman
Vicki Cornish is a Newcastle based fibre artist with a particular interest in historical tools and techniques. Vicki hand spun her first fleece over 30 years ago. Working now in the areas of spinning, weaving and stitching, her craft practice focusses on using natural fibres and low impact methods of processing and dyeing.
Vicki is an enthusiastic and encouraging teacher who loves to show students how they can use simple, ancient tools and techniques, to create beautiful, contemporary textiles.
Vicki has tertiary qualifications in both Visual Arts and Applied Fashion Design and Technology, and runs a textiles business called Bonsai Woman.
Vicki is an enthusiastic and encouraging teacher who loves to show students how they can use simple, ancient tools and techniques, to create beautiful, contemporary textiles.
Vicki has tertiary qualifications in both Visual Arts and Applied Fashion Design and Technology, and runs a textiles business called Bonsai Woman.
Vicki Cornish is a Newcastle based fibre artist with a particular interest in historical tools and techniques. Vicki hand spun her first fleece over 30 years ago. Working now in the areas of spinning, weaving and stitching, her craft practice focusses on using natural fibres and low impact methods of processing and dyeing.
Vicki is an enthusiastic and encouraging teacher who loves to show students how they can use simple, ancient tools and techniques, to create beautiful, contemporary textiles.
Vicki has tertiary qualifications in both Visual Arts and Applied Fashion Design and Technology, and runs a textiles business called Bonsai Woman.
Vicki is an enthusiastic and encouraging teacher who loves to show students how they can use simple, ancient tools and techniques, to create beautiful, contemporary textiles.
Vicki has tertiary qualifications in both Visual Arts and Applied Fashion Design and Technology, and runs a textiles business called Bonsai Woman.