Summer Weaving Workshops

Take some time out this summer and discover the joy of making by hand.

Join Pop Out Projects for The Summer Weaving Series — a free programme of relaxed beginner workshops exploring yarn, wool, tweed, spinning and weaving. This programme is kindly supported by the Creative Ireland Programme (Sligo) 2023 - 2027. 

Each workshop is designed for complete beginners, with all materials provided and friendly guidance throughout. You’ll learn a new creative skill, spend time working with beautiful natural materials, and leave with something you have made yourself.

Whether you are completely new to craft, curious about weaving, or simply looking for a calm and creative way to spend a summer morning or afternoon, you are very welcome.

Choose your workshop from the options above.

Places are free, but booking is essential as spaces are limited. 

Workshop options

Needle Felting on Tweed
with Alison Hunter
Add colour, texture and detail to tweed fabric using simple needle felting techniques.

Weave Your Own Tweed Bookmark
with Maeve Pudney
Create a woven bookmark and explore the colours, textures and patterns of tweed.

Spin Your Own Yarn
with Mary Cooper
Learn the basics of spinning wool by hand using a traditional drop spindle.

Weave Your Own Irish Tweed Coasters
with Maeve Pudney
Make your own woven coasters inspired by Irish tweed colours and patterns.

Introduction to Tapestry Weaving
with Cris Altamirano
Discover simple tapestry weaving techniques on the Rocket Loom.

Good to know

No experience needed - all materials are provided - suitable for beginners.

Places are free, but must be booked in advance. If your chosen workshop is fully booked, please join the waiting list and we’ll contact you if a space becomes available.Please let us know if you can no longer attend so we can offer your place to someone else.

Funded by Creative Ireland and Sligo Council Council under the Creative Ireland Programme (Sligo) 2023 - 2027.
Hosted by Pop Out Projects at our studio in Rathcormac Craft Village.