What is ECHO Weavers?
Learn to weave using lots of different looms from simple hand looms to more complicated ones. We make high quality things to sell, in the Clever Betsy shop and in galleries. If you join us, you will get the support you need to learn to weave, and learn new skills
What would I do if I joined?
People learn how to weave from simple inkle looms that make bookmarks up to looms big enough to make a rug!
What would I get from attending?
You will learn the traditional skills of weaving and get the opportunity to design and create their own pieces for ECHO to sell or to take home. Weaving is also great for concentration and helps with your coordination.
You will learn:
- Warping and threading looms
- Different weaving techniques
- Design skills and colour awareness
- Co-operation and teamwork
Here’s what some of the current team members say about ECHO Weavers:
“I like meeting friends, being in a welcoming place, making a variety of things, having contact with customers.”
“I like everything! The friendly atmosphere, seeing customers, using the floor loom to make rag rugs and the inkle loom. Having Maggie around when the floor loom goes wrong! I like the weaving trips, it was brilliant when we went to Newtown.”
“I have been coming since weaving started in 2009, I have learnt how to make and finish off different items. I have learnt how to choose colours, look at how colours match and work together.”
“It feels good to show people and children, I like passing on my skills.!”
When do the sessions happen
ECHO Weavers is open Fridays 9.30am – 3.00pm and can found at 40-42 West Street, Leominster, HR6 8ES
If you need to contact the project directly, then please call 01568 620307
When do the sessions happen?
ECHO Weavers is open Fridays 9.30am – 3.00pm and can found at 40-42 West Street, Leominster, HR6 8ES
What experience/abilities are required?
Participants will receive full instruction by skilled staff members and volunteers, who all bring something different to the project in terms of their experience and specific skill sets.
What outcomes can be expected?
Practical Skills/Knowledge/Learning:
- Have fun and make friends
- Develop a range of weaving skills
- Warping and threading looms
- Design skills and colour awareness
- Co-operation and teamwork
What does a place cost?
ECHO is an approved provider with Herefordshire Council and so the cost of attending a day activity such as ECHO Weavers can often be included in a support plan. We accept commissioned places, direct payments or self funded attendees. The current daily cost is £60.83
How do I take a referral forwards?
Go to Making a referral, which provides the contact details of ECHO’s Referral Manager and tells you everything you need to know to move the process forwards.