In this 4 hour intensive beginners workshop, we will cover the foundations of weaving, including how to warp your loom correctly, the appropriate materials to use and what to avoid.

We will be playing with some beautiful Australian wools and fibre, most of which is hand dyed by Rainie. We will run through what fibres are best used for weaving and the different applications for these fibres to create texture and interest in your pieces.

You will learn various weaving techniques to create your woven sampler including plain/tabby weave, geometric shapes, rya knots, soumak, weaving with roving and many more! Last but not least, you will be taught the crucial technique of taking your finished piece off your loom.

Rainies workshops are pressure free and have a fun, relaxed vibe allowing you to work at your own pace. Places are limited, meaning there will be time for one-on-one assistance as you need it.

The first time Rainie Owen tried weaving in 2014, she was pregnant with her now 3 and a half year old daughter, Poppy. After a short time of exploring the craft, she started designing and making her own range of weaving looms, tools, and hand dyed, hand spun yarns. Today, her shop The Unusual Pear is full of supplies for both the amateur and experienced weaver.

Rainie has taught well over 300 people the wonderful art of weaving and after taking 6 months off to have her second child, Louis, Rainie is back teaching workshops.