I provide online courses that you can take at your own pace. I also run live online classes as well as in-person workshops for both individuals and groups.
STUDIO IN PERSON WORKSHOPS
You may be coming to weaving for the first time or developing existing skills, either way it may be worthwhile to engage through email at first to inform the direction you would like to take. If so feel free to email me at info@ainedunneweaver.com
All materials and equipment are supplied for these workshops. Check course content, dates and booking information below.
Hand Spinning Workshops
Learn how to make your own yarn from sheep’s wool and local alpaca wool.
- Finger spinning
- Spinning on a drop spindle
- Spinning on a wheel
- History of spinning in Ireland
- Use of hand spun wool
- Resources
Upcoming Workshops
2024
- 13th or 27th JANUARY 2024
- 10th or 24th FEBRUARY 2024
- 09th or 25th MARCH 2024
- 06th or 20th APRIL 2024
- 11th or 25th MAY 2024
- 08th or 22nd JUNE 2024
- 13th or 27th JULY 2024
- 10th or 24th AUGUST 2024
- 07th or 21st SEPTEMBER 2024
- 12th or 26th OCTOBER 2024
- 09th or 23rd NOVEMBER 2024
- 07 or 16th DECEMBER 2024
Book Hand Spinning
- €120 for individuals
- €75 per person (groups of 2 – 4)
- €50 per person (groups of 5 upwards)
- Workshops run from 10am - 2pm
Absolute Beginners are very welcome for this Fun Workshop!
Tapestry Weaving Workshops
Suitable for all levels from complete beginners to advanced weavers. All are welcome. In this workshop Áine will cover:
- Historical background
- Loom types
- Design
- Preparing warp threads
- Weaving
- Finishing
- Resources
Upcoming Workshops
2024
- 06th or 20th JANUARY 2024
- 03rd or 17th FEBRUARY 2024
- 02nd or 16th MARCH 2024
- 13th or 27th APRIL 2024
- 04th or 18th MAY 2024
- 01st or 15th JUNE 2024
- 06th or 20th JULY 2024
- 03rd or 17th AUGUST 2024
- 14th or 28th SEPTEMBER 2024
- 05th or 19th OCTOBER 2024
- 02nd or 16th NOVEMBER 2024
- 02nd or 14th DECEMBER 2024
Book Tapestry Weaving
- €120 for individuals
- €75 per person (groups of 2 – 4)
- €50 per person (groups of 6+)
School Workshops
A series of workshops that enable children to trace the path from fibre to fabric.
Contact info@ainedunneweaver.com for details and bookings
Private Workshops - Individual or Group
If you would like to arrange a workshop please get in touch by emailing info@ainedunneweaver.com.
Live Online Classes (Zoom)
Classes run Monday to Friday 3 - 9pm and Saturday and Sunday 9 to 5pm Irish Time.
For those of you who may be new to weaving a 4-sided frame is needed. an old picture frame will suffice. You may also purchase a tapestry frame from a reputable firm such as weaversbazaar.com who sell adjustable tapestry frames for €35 and starter kits of choice tapestry wool mix.
Take the plunge and get started. It is such rewarding craft to participate in, rich, tactile, creative, ancient and therapeutic.
Length: 30 minutes
Cost: €30 includes handouts and short videos of techniques where necessary.