Weaving by Hand

ByHampstead School of Art

Textiles

Beginner

A beginner weaving course combining demonstrations with group and individual tuition to explore hand-weaving techniques, patterns and images.

About this course

The course introduces the terminology and skills of hand weaving through weekly demonstrations, alongside group and individual tuition. Learners explore techniques for constructing patterns and images, then apply them to woven pieces such as wall hangings, mats and other artworks.

What you'll learn

  • Use the terminology associated with hand weaving
  • Apply hand-weaving techniques to create patterns and images
  • Transform yarn or cloth into woven pieces
  • Create wall hangings, mats or other woven artworks

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for complete beginners. Teaching combines demonstrations with group and individual tuition, allowing learners to take part in shared sessions while receiving individual guidance.

Before you go

  • Frame looms are used initially.
  • The course works with yarn and/or cloth.

Class teacher

  • Alan Oliver

    Class teacher

Where this course runs

  • Selected class

    2 Penrose Gardens, Hampstead, London NW3 7BF

    Hampstead, London NW3 7BF

    Nearest station: Hampstead Studios

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Upcoming classes

2 classes

Selected date

Fri 6 Nov 2026

10:00 – 13:00 • 6 weeks

£410

2 Penrose Gardens, Hampstead Studios

Alan OliverClass teacher
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Other available dates

  • Fri 8 Jan 2027

    10:00 – 13:00 • 12 weeks

    2 Penrose Gardens, Hampstead Studios

    Alan Oliver

    £410

StartsScheduleLengthTeacherVenuePrice
8 Jan 2027
Fridays
10:00 - 13:00
Short course12 weeks
AlanOliver
2 Penrose GardensHampstead, London NW3 7BF
£410.00
  • Fri 6 Nov, 10:00 - 13:00

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    6 weeks
    2 Penrose Gardens
    6 weeksFri 10:00£410
    AlanOliver2 Penrose Gardens
    AlanOliver
    £410
  • Fri 8 Jan, 10:00 - 13:00

    12 weeks
    2 Penrose Gardens
    12 weeksFri 10:00£410
    AlanOliver2 Penrose Gardens
    AlanOliver
    £410

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