The Workshop will be closed on August Bank Holiday 26th August 2019

Open on Thursday morning as usual at 10 a.m.

The Weavers’ Workshop were invited to Poppy Court in Willenhall last Tuesday (July 9th) – it is a sheltered housing complex for over 55’s which puts on activities for residents to suit a range of needs.
Not sure what to expect we took along sticks and peg looms and invited The Bigger Weave tapestry project to join us as part of its ongoing tour of Coventry’s communities.
What a good time was had by all – with Violet, Margaret, Rose, and Karen setting to on the peg looms and sticks to produce a series of woven pieces they could enjoy in their rooms – all ably supported by Sandra, Beryl and Sara.
Rose purchased a set of sticks in order to make flowers for the blanket squares she is knitting. She proudly showed us her intricately knitted cardigans – too warm to wear now but gorgeously comfortable when the colder weather comes.
The Bigger Weave meantime offered an opportunity for residents Pat, Madge, Elsie, Carol, Breda and co-ordinator Kymme to contribute to the developing Coventry skyline – engaging in simple tapestry weaving techniques under the able guidance of Diane and Dasi. The tapestry is making good progress and residents were delighted to add their own little piece of weaving to the whole.
Carol’s pom pom blankets made on a simple wooden frame with nails were lovely and unusual – she was also a fan of the lucet and had some interesting samples of braid work she had done.
Conversation and ideas flowed as smells of lunch percolated through the dining room – all agreed it was an inspired morning filled with crafty ideas and companionship.
N.B. The Bigger Weave Project is jointly funded by Coventry Umbrella Club and Coventry City of Culture Trust ‘The Road to 2021’ Fund.

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Herbert Art Gallery 15th June – this event went really well with the public joining in with weaving activities. Other activities took place included sketch Coventry, singing, dancing and crafts.
Sketch Coventry seems to have captured a couple of us on our stall.

The project has been displayed and worked on by members of the workshop and members of the public at Coventry Cathedral. Notice how the work and the windows compliment each other. Beautiful.

An interesting project, much enjoyed by participants

The Workshop will be closed on Monday 6th and Monday 27th May.

The Weavers’ Workshop will be closed on Easter Monday

A couple of pics from our recent weaving intervention In Central library. An enjoyable afternoon of sociable weaving and we made good progress on the tapestry too!

A big thank you to Kate and Jean who volunteered support.

A reminder of upcoming weaving dates –

Tuesday 12 March 1.30 – 3.30pm Central library – drop in session

Tuesday 19 March 1.30 – 3.30 Stoke library ( Kingsway, Coventry CV2 4EA) 1.30 – 3.30 – drop in session

Monday 18 March and Monday 25 March 11 – 1 The Healthy Practice, 131 Sutton Avenue, Coventry CV5 7ER – (Healthy Practice sessions need to be booked Ring: 024 76473146)

Tuesday 7 May – a day weaving in the Cathedral (time to be confirmed) – drop in sessions.

Find out more about the weaving project on The Making Project blog https://themakingprojectblog.wordpress.com/category/navajo-weaving/

You are warmly invited to drop in and weave a little with us.

Diane

There has been a slight error in the latest publication of The Echo.

Opening hours are Mondays and Thursday mornings 10 – 12.30

Thank you.

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Enjoyable day with Diane creating many pieces of original mosaic work.