New lambswool with natural dyes available for use in hand-weaving. Now available from ACEstudio Textil in north Spain. Weave courses – lambswool scarves with natural colours including cochineal from Lanzarote – linen weaving for lace makers and crocheters – Summer craft courses and holidays in beautiful north Spain with professional craftspeople as tutors. [more...]
Anna Champeney and Lluis Grau´s enchanting, small hand-woven textile and basketry workshops in the tiny hamlet of Cristosende may have the most tranquil location but they are amazingly active, with a full programme of craft courses and activities with guided visits in august. Both craftspeople also manage to participate in international exhibitions, make work to commission, and develop new work at the same time and run a holiday cottage next door – Casa dos Artesans. For an unusual experience and terrific scenery (and wine) you can arrange an autumn break here, combining self-catering accommodation with a craft activity – far more interesting and enjoyable than just watching it happen! [more...]
Hand-weaving on a loom is creative and relaxing and can be one way to unwind and switch off. Here, Elisa, an auxiliary nurse from Toledo, Spain, explains just what it is about weaving that is so addictive, and the advantages of loom weaving over crochet and hand-knitting. Learn to weave yourself on a residential weaving holiday or weaving course at AC Textile Studio in beautiful rural Galicia, north Spain. [more...]