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.
Winter 2025/Spring 2026 Workshops and Events
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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: 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
Christmas Craft Market
Saturday 22nd November 2025
10am - 3pm
Letton Hall
Mill Rd
Shipdham
IP25 7SA
I will be at this event with my stall, looking forward seeing old friends and new customers too.
A great oportunity browse a few Christmas gifts.
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 :
26th September 25
10th October 25
24th October 25
7th November 25
21st November 25
5th December 25
9th January 26
23rd January 26
13th February 26
27th February 26
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 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
Wednesday 12th November 2025 -10.00am - 1pm Cost : £55
2026 Dates now added
Wednesday 14th January 2026
Saturday 17th January 2026
Wednesday 11th February 2026
Saturday 21st February 2026
Wednesday 4th March 2026
Saturday 28th March 2026
Saturday 11th April 2026
Wednesday 15th April 2026
Wednesday 13th May 2026
Saturday 16th May 2026
Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Saturday 27th June 2026
Cost for 2026 Taster Workshops £60
Weave a Festive Christmas Tree
Date: Sunday 30th 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.
Cancellation Policy
Due to recently having a few very late cancellations I have decided it is necessary to have a cancellation policy in place.
In future if you cancel your workshop booking up to 48 hours before the day , I will offer you another date for your workshop or refund your money less 20% of cost, as it is unlikely I will fill the space.
However, please let me know if your reason for cancelling is ill health.
If you cancel your workshop with less than 48 hours notice , Im afraid I cannot refund, but I am happy to rebook another date on my website.
