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Natural Scottish Textiles


Inspired By Landscapes And Seascapes

What's on

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Fleece to Fabric Long Weekend - August

A series of  workshops with guest artist Alice Sowa, visiting from Iceland, covering the journey from fleece to finished fabric. Meet the sheep, learn to spin, dye with plants and indigo and weave samples in the new Banchory studio. Book now for a hands on weekend celebrating wool, colour and sustainable craft skills. 

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Open Studio Dates for July

Friday 25th July from 11am - 4pm

Sunday 27th July from 11.30am - 4pm​​​​​​​​​

Thursday 31st July from 11am - 4pm

Friday 1st August from 11am - 4pm

Sunday 3rd August from 11am - 4pm

 

Textile Conservation Masters Degree Fundraising

Visit the fundraising blog post to read the new posts or to donate. We're at a huge 26% of the £15,500 goal towards the first year fees.

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A selection of our most-loved hand woven designs

About

Arra Textiles | Lucy

With a studio by the River Dee in the North East of Scotland, my work is inspired by the dramatic landscapes and seascapes which surround me. The unique textiles I design and make are created by blending heritage craft techniques with contemporary design. Hand weaving with natural fibres on multi-shaft looms, rug tufting and natural dyeing are just a few of the techniques I use.

As I transition my practice towards a fully traceable and sustainable approach, I hope that my designs will connect you with this special place and tell you a story through pattern and colour.

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Interiors | Art | Commissions | Workshops

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Fleece To Fabric Long Weekend

A long weekend of workshops covering fleece skirting, carding and hand spinning with a drop spindle, eco-printing, sustainable foraging and bath dyes, indigo and multi-loom weaving.

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Come to all four workshops or pick and choose between the dates.

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Table Loom Workshop

An in depth workshop to design and weave a fabric panel. The perfect intro into multi-shaft weaving.​ Up to 5 weavers per workshop, half day, full day and evening options available.

 

Private workshops are available too.

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Weaving Basics Course

A one to one workshop covering everything you need to know to get started with your own, multi-shaft weaving loom. Work on an 8 shaft loom or bring your own and take your bespoke warp home at the end of the workshop.

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Two day workshop - 10 hours. Dates are flexible and can be arranged to suit between now and September.

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