The art & craft of Loom Weaving
Learn the beautiful, ancient craft of loom weaving & create your own woven artworks.
We'll talk about the art of weaving, as well as the how-to techniques of the craft.
This is a journey towards your own creative voice, and tapping into your inner artist!
This course takes you from the very basics of loom weaving right up through how to find your own artistic voice at the weaving loom.
Over 6 hours of videos in small bite-size segments, with written instructions. Shared in a way as if you’re right beside me at our kitchen table or craft space.
The hands-on videos will show you step-by-step how to create each weaving stitch and guide you on making your own woven piece. Once you've mastered the stitches, we'll delve into other projects to make including a cushion and art piece wall hanging.
We'll talk about yarns, threads and other options for upcycling what you already have at home - conversations on natural fibres and sustainable craft practice.
This is more than just your usual 'how to weave' - this course will guide you in a new way of working, thinking and approaching your creative practice.
What tools and materials will I need for this course?
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You can purchase a wooden one online, or make your own (there are lots of tutorials, but using an old window frame is a cool idea).
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This is strong string or twine, similar to what you might buy at a hardware store. You want to make sure it is strong and not stretchy.
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This can be anything you like from wool, upcycled cut up clothes, beautiful natural fibres and fabrics, and special fleece, or even plant materials.
I suggest to experiment and see what you like best.
Make sure it’s got some strength to it, or otherwise be very gentle when weaving.
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This can be a blunt-nosed metal needle (size 13 is good, or smaller if you can find) or a special wooden weaving needle.
There are other tools like shuttles, but I don’t use these and they’re not necessary for beginners.
I don’t even always use a needle at all, so you can start with finger weaving.
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You’ll need something to hang your weaving on. This can be a wooden dowel, a piece of metal cut to length or a lovely bamboo stick.
I’ve even used a dried flower stalk.
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Scissors.
And other things you’d like to add to your weaving. Such as beads, feathers, fabric.
Ready to join me!
add some mindful making to your life
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$37us
Over 6 hours of videos presented into bite-sized segments
Step-by-step on how to loom weave
Loom weaving stitches (tabby, rya knots, soumak)
Perfect for beginners - learn the whole process from start to finish for creating a woven wall hanging
Written instructions
Bonus videos on creativity and working with your own innate visual voice
On-demand and lifetime access to the whole course
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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This is an online course with immediate and life-time access. You can watch the videos as many times as you like, whenever you like.
The course is housed on my special online course site, Teachable. Upon purchase you’ll receive links to create your own account.
Teachable can be viewed on your desktop as well as via their app (alas, not for android)
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You’ll get lifetime access to all my courses, and can watch them whenever you want. This is an on-demand video course.
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The course is available for immediate access, and you can watch the videos whenever you want for as long as you want.
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Yes! With step-by-step videos you’ll feel like you’re at my kitchen table right beside me.
I share my loom weaving technique from the very start, so if you’ve never done anything like it before you’ll learn right beside me.
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Due to the digital nature of my courses I don’t offer a refund. But of course I always want you to be happy, so if you feel the course isn’t as described please contact me.
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Oh, yes, send me an email and I’ll help you out. ellie@petalplum.com.au
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My online courses are all sold in US$. You can check out a currency converter here. Your credit card will automatically work out their conversion.
I charge gst if you live in Australia, but please purchase through the ‘Australia’ button for the best pricin option.
Hi, I’m Ellie
I’m a textile artist & maker, a creativity coach, web-designer & mentor, a writer, photographer & soul-sharer.
I love making, playing, exploring and experimenting with lots of different mediums. Loom weaving allows me to develop new skills and spend time in a quietness that feels different than my other creative outlets. I so enjoy having different aspects of textile work that interplay with each other, yet provide different experiences for me.
