Design for Weaving Workshop

12/04/2025 – 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM

Tutor:        Lucy MacDonald, Arra Textiles

When:       Saturday 12th April 2025

Time:         10am to 4pm

Target:       Beginners and improvers.

Max class size: 8

Cost:          £30 members, £45 non-members

Where:      Wyvis Room, Strathpeffer Community Centre, School Road, Strathpeffer IV14 9AG

To book:    via Highland Guild website http://hgwsd.co.uk/forms/ before 1st April 2025

About your tutor:

After completing a degree in Design for Textiles at university in both Scotland and Finland, Lucy’s textile practice has developed to encompass design, sustainability and a strong message of environmental protection.

The handwoven Arra Textiles collection of interior and wearable designs launched in 2016 with the Textile Artworks following in 2022 at Collect Open. The designs for both aspects of her practice have become known for colour, complex woven design and a connection to place.

The everyday, Arra Textiles collection compromise of a colourful range of designs for the home and body. Each piece is a limited edition or one off and has been hand woven with sustainably sourced natural fibres.

Over the past few years, her practice has grown to encompass a wholesale element alongside the bespoke, commission-based projects both large scale and small. She has been hand weaving and teaching for 10 years and is currently based in Aberdeen, Scotland.

https://www.arratextiles.co.uk/

What to expect:

We will cover everything you need to get started with creating and developing a new weaving project including:

What to bring:

Pop-Up Shop:

Lucy will be selling a selection of her handwoven designs including scarves, cushions and artworks as well as hand spun and locally sourced yarns.