ENNISCOE WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Weave the Landscape: A One‑Day Frame Loom Workshop in Enniscoe
A six‑hour, hands‑on frame loom workshop at the North Mayo Heritage Centre where you'll learn foundational techniques—plain weave, clasped weft, rya knots and soumak—and leave with a finished woven piece.
Weave the Landscape: A One‑Day Frame Loom Workshop in Enniscoe.
Set in Enniscoe in County Mayo, this compact, studio‑style workshop teaches the fundamentals of frame loom weaving in a focused, hands‑on format; participants are guided through plain weave, clasped weft, rya knots and soumak as they experiment with colour, texture and pattern to produce a unique woven piece to take home.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Foundational Weave Skills
The workshop covers core frame‑loom techniques—plain weave, clasped weft, rya knots and soumak—giving makers the building blocks to design and construct a small woven work.
Experimenting with Colour and Texture
Participants are encouraged to test colour combinations and textural contrasts as they develop a personal design language on the loom.
A Finished Piece to Keep
Over the course of the day you will complete a unique woven piece to bring home, showing the workshop’s practical, results‑oriented approach.
What the day feels like
What a Day in the Studio Feels Like
Across a six‑hour session you move from simple warps and plain weave through clasped weft and decorative rya and soumak knots, building a small but complete textile that demonstrates colour, pattern and texture choices made onsite.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and where to check before booking.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs for a total of 6 hours.
No specific gear list is provided in the supplied information; contact the North Mayo Heritage Centre to confirm whether materials are supplied or if you should bring any tools or fibres.
The workshop is operated by the North Mayo Heritage Centre in Enniscoe, County Mayo.
Allow a full six hours in your schedule for the full workshop session.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Frame Loom Weaving workshop?
The workshop lasts 6 hours.
What techniques will I learn?
You will learn foundational weaving techniques including plain weave, clasped weft, rya knots and soumak.
Will I finish a piece during the workshop?
Yes — the session is structured so you design and complete a unique woven piece to take home.
Who runs the workshop?
The workshop is run by the North Mayo Heritage Centre in Enniscoe, County Mayo.
Do I need prior weaving experience?
Prior experience is not required; the workshop focuses on foundational techniques suitable for learners.
Are materials and tools provided?
The provided information does not specify what materials or tools are supplied; contact the North Mayo Heritage Centre for details.