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| Type | Events and festivals |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Date and Times | Saturday 10 May 2025 | 10am-1pm and 2-5pm |
| Prices | £25 |
| Discounts for Members. Not a member? Join now |
Join award-winning designer Ella Doran for a hands-on weaving workshop inspired by Cutty Sark's rich textile history of transporting wool from Britain to Australia.
Ella will lead two inspiring workshop sessions giving participants the chance to explore the art of weaving under her expert guidance.
Learn to weave with a small hand loom, and take home your creation at the end of the day.
- Learn to weave on a small tapestry hand loom.
- Work with wool sourced from Yorkshire Sculpture Park sheep, dyed in colours inspired by the landscape, and recycled wool donated from Camira Fabric’s ReSKU range.
- Discover the fascinating connection between sailing and weaving—both rely on the art of tension!
- Take home your own tapestry loom to continue your weaving journey.
Once a tea clipper, historic ship Cutty Sark later transported wool from Australia to Britain, playing a vital role in the textile trade. Immerse yourself in history and creativity as you craft your own ‘Fabric of the Land’.
Weaving has become more popular in recent years as it promotes focus, creativity, cognitive function, and mental well-being—and most importantly, it’s fun!
Minimum age: 8+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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About the artist
Ella Doran (left) has been part of the vibrant creative community in Hackney for over 20 years. She regularly runs participatory projects with local communities about the principles of the circular economy through live reuse and repair demonstrations and workshops.
Doran’s solo show and documentary on material circularity and transparency, Sheep to Seat, Fleece to Floor, was held at Yorkshire Sculpture Park in the summer of 2019. Over her career, she has collaborated with leading brands and institutions such as Paloma Picasso, Tate, The Royal Society of Arts, The V&A, Habitat, John Lewis, Portmeirion, Twentytwentyone, SCP, Camira, and The V&A.
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Main image © Paul Wyatt