WHITCHURCH WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Morning at the Loom: Weave a Wall Hanging at Whitchurch Silk Mill
A small-group, beginner-friendly morning workshop where expert tutors guide you at Louet tabletop looms to design and take home a custom wall hanging.
Morning at the Loom: Weave a Wall Hanging at Whitchurch Silk Mill.
Set within Whitchurch’s working silk mill, this hands-on workshop teaches the fundamentals of weaving as you design a personal wall hanging. In a small-group setting, the mill’s weaving team provides tuition on Louet tabletop looms and helps you explore patterns and textures until your piece is ready to leave with you.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on weaving on Louet tabletop looms
You’ll work directly at a Louet tabletop loom, learning practical techniques and experimenting with pattern and texture under instructor guidance.
Small-group, expert tuition
The workshop is led by the mill’s weaving team in an intimate group so instruction is personal and paced for newcomers.
A finished wall hanging to take home
Spend the morning crafting a unique wall hanging—your completed piece is yours to keep as a tangible record of the session.
What the day feels like
What it feels like at the loom
The workshop unfolds across a focused morning: a brief introduction to the loom and materials, close tuition on weave structure and techniques, then open time to experiment with patterns and textures until you have a finished wall hanging to take away. The rhythm is deliberate—demonstration, guided practice, and free play—so beginners leave with both a keepsake and new skills.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Work is carried out on Louet tabletop looms provided at the mill; instruction and access to looms are part of the session.
The workshop uses a Louet tabletop loom for each participant’s hands-on practice.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is the workshop suitable for beginners?
Yes. The session is explicitly described as suitable for beginners with tuition in a small group.
Will I make a wall hanging to take home?
Yes. The resulting wall hanging will be yours to take home.
What type of loom will I use?
You will use a Louet tabletop loom provided by the mill.
How is instruction delivered?
Instruction is delivered by the mill’s weaving team in a small-group format, with personalized tuition and tips.
How long is the session?
The workshop takes place in the morning.