Textilia offers a variety of workshops from taster adult workshops, to young people's workshops during school holidays.
I am always happy to accommodate adult bespoke workshops both in the studio or at private venues.
I have portable teaching looms that are ready warped for each workshop.
nurturing creative flair
We spend so much time in a fast and busy world.
Weaving is a very mindful craft and I often find that peolple enjoy the repetative order of weaving and find it quite a soothing experience, it offers a time to be in the moment and leave the bustle aside for a short time.
Weaving is a craft that all ages can enjoy. Grandparents to grandchildren can learn or revisit their learning together. It is relaxing and creative, calming yet can be vibrant and fun.
My workshops are very versatile. They can take place in my teaching space at Textilia, Lion House, Muspole Street, Norwich. My studio is a calm and bright airy place to work in the heart of Norwich’s textile heritage area. On the other hand, because my teaching looms are so portable and compact I can easily bring my workshops to venues such as youth groups, schools, WI meetings, Crafting groups etc.
Spring/Summer2025 Workshops and Events
Gift Vouchers
Gift Vouchers are now available for purchase towards any workshop, one to one tuition or Textilia merchandise.
A perfect gift for someone who might enjoy discovering weaving or spinning.
Just email Julia : juliasymonds@hotmail.co.uk.
Gift Vouchers will be available at any of the craft markets that Textilia will be taking part in 2025
Coming This Year....... Textilia will be doing some joint workshops with Rachael at 'Reef Make and Do'. For those of you who don't know Rachael, she runs many different workshops from her home in Walsingham. Dates will be on her website soon and please take a look at her lovely range of workshops at www.reefmakeanddo.com there really is an amazing choice of art and craft workshops on offer. Dates for my workshops with Reef Make and Do are: 19th February 2025 ( Fully booked ) 10th September 2025 - (weave a journal) 26th November 2025 - (Christmas Trees) All booking for these workshops are through Reef Make and Do
Exciting News......
I'm also working on an online shop to sell some of my products.
A work in progress at present, but well on the way. More information soon..............
My shop is now live, either press the link button on my home page or go to www.textiliaweaveshop.co.uk
Weave a Journal Workshop
Date: Saturday 30th August 2025
Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Cost: £95
This is a whole day workshop.
In the morning we will be weaving our fabric to make the cover for our Journal.
We will share a light lunch of soup and fruit and cake before sewing and making our weaving into a A6 size journal in the afternoon.
All materials provided.
Level : Beginner ( some experience in weaving and sewing is helpful) fairly simple.
Drop-in weaving sessions. Friday mornings
Drop in sessions are on Friday mornings 10.30am - 2pm
These sessions are for weavers who wish to develop their weaving skills and have their own loom (or are in the process of getting a loom). It is a session of social weaving, warping and discussing ideas.
Dates for the next few months are :
24th January 25
14th February 25
28th February 25
14th March 25
28th March 25
11th April 25
25th April 25
16th May 25
6th June 25
20th June 25
4th July 25
18th July 25
1st August 25
15th August 25
29th August 25
12th September 25
26th September 25
10th October 25
24th October 25
Please get in touch if you want to join these sessions as we have limited spaces at the moment.
Many thanks
Adult Taster Weaving Workshops 2025
These workshops are for ages 15 yrs upwards.
They are suitable for complete beginners and we will cover several techniques to help you bring texture and variety into your weaving.
The Ashford 10" Sampleit rigid heddle looms that you will use will be pre - warped and ready for you to weave on straight away.
Materials and equipment are included.
Tea, coffee, fruit teas and biscuits will be provided.
Time: 10am - 1pm for all sessions.
Dates for Spring/ Summer 2025
Wednesday 15th January 2025 - 10.00am - 1pm
Saturday 25th January 2025 [fully booked} 10.00am - 1pm
Saturday 22nd February 2025 - 10.00am - 1pm
Saturday 8th March 20205 -10.00am - 1pm
Wednesday 26th March 2025 -10.00am - 1pm
Saturday 5th April 2025 -10.00am - 1pm
Wednesday 9th April 2025 -10.00am - 1pm
Saturday 24th May 2025 -10.00am - 1pm
Wednesday 28th May 2025 -10.00am - 1pm
Saturday 21st June 2025 -10.00am - 1pm
Wednesday 25th June 2025 -10.00am - 1pm
Saturday 12th July 2025 -10.00am - 1pm
Wednesday 16th July 2025 -10.00am - 1pm
Wednesday 6th August 2025 -10.00am - 1pm
Saturday 16th August 2025 -10.00am - 1pm
Wednesday 17th September 2025 -10.00am - 1pm
Saturday 20th September 2025 -10.00am - 1pm
Wednesday 1st October 2025 -10.00am - 1pm
Saturday 11th October 2025 -10.00am - 1pm
Cost : £55
Further Rigid Heddle Techniques for Design and Pattern.
New date for 2025
Date:
Saturday 2nd August 2025 and
Sunday 3rd August 2025
Time: 10.00am - 4.30pm
Cost: £175
I have been asked about techniques that can be learnt on the rigid heddle loom to add more pattern and design, so in this workshop my aim is to teach some of those techniques to help rigid heddle weavers to experiment a bit more with pattern and get more from their looms at home.
Some of the topics I will be covering in this workshop include:
Leno - basic technique including Brooks Bouquet
Creating weft floats and warp floats using pick up sticks to create patern and texture, including honeycomb.
Log cabin
Hemstitching and Fringe Finishes
Pinwheel
Danish Medallions
All materials will be provided, together with written instuctions to help you warp and weave using these techniques at home.
A light lunch and refreshments each day are included.
*This workshop is for people who have some experience of weaving, it is more advanced that the beginner level.*
Age : 18 years upwards.
Weave a Festive Christmas Tree
Date: Saturday 29th November 2025
Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Cost : £95
Weave the fabric for two Festive Christmas Trees in the morning session of this workshop, using a rigid heddle loom.
After a light lunch which is included we will construct our trees and decorate with a felt star to crown the top.
All materials and equipment provided.
Suitable for beginners.
Age 16 years and above.
