At the request of local weavers - A Handloom Practice Group in Castlemaine!

Tutorial / Studio style sessions, assisting whatever project/s you would like to bring along for company or guidance. These sessions shape to the needs of participating weavers - wherever you’re at!

You might begin a new piece or continue an existing one, receive help with reading drafts or planning your warp, ask about design, combining yarns, deepen your understanding of a structure or simply enjoy the cross-pollination that working together brings. All weavers welcome!

BYO table loom, or borrow one from Ilka.

Venue: West End Hall. Corner of View & Woodman Streets, Castlemaine

Date/Times :   1-4pm Tuesday afternoons - November 8 to December 6

* Cost:    $80 per afternoon, or the whole season for $385

*Really flexible instalment plans available - email ilka.

Student work pictured L-R: Lisa Mori, Lynne Heathcote, Mel Elton, Jess Gilbert, Martine Szokol.

For those who have completed Introduction to Weaving classes and are ready for more theory and practice!

This year we explore a wonderful range of Extra Warp weaves, including Velvet, Double cloth Pleats, Turned Overshot, Turned Monksbelt and Supplementary Warp Pick-Up.

We’ll also have a Natural Dye Day to tie and dip your warps for Ikat-like effects!

Increase your confidence in reading, adapting and ultimately designing your own patterns and textures on 4 or 8 shafts.

BYO table loom, or borrow one from Ilka.

Venue: Castlemaine Community House is a lovely old red-brick school building 2 minute’s walk from the train station.

*Online follow-up will also be available for those who can’t join us for every session.

Dates:    (5 Full days 10 - 4pm) Sat/Sun March 6 & 7, then Saturdays: April 3, May 8, and June 6.

Cost:      $ 475  *Flexible instalment plans available.