Enjoyed my scarf weaving session: very friendly and supportive folk helping. Wonderful equipment and range of materials available. Very patient! A first time weaver! Thanks Steve and Janine!
Great activity to try - for any age group. Janine and Steve make the experience easy, enjoyable and rewarding. Studio is lovely too. We’ll be back:)Diana and Co
This was a lovely experience. Janine and Steve so generous and supportive, guiding me, as a first time weaver, in technique, design and also the safe use of the looms. The studio is light and airy and the equipment beautifully crafted. And, at the end, I had a cushion to show for my efforts! Wonderful
I enjoyed my first weaving cushion workshop so much a few weeks ago, that I booked and came for a second workshop today! I am very happy with the cushion I made this afternoon. Many thanks Janine for being a really kind and patient teacher, as well as giving me some really helpful tips and advice on the yarns and fabrics that I could use to weave the fabric for my cushion. Freeweaver Studio have just moved to a new studio in Greenwich which was light, airy and felt so relaxed (5 minutes walk from Maze Hill station or a 10 minute walk from Greenwich station). Would totally recommend this workshop to people- switch off for a few hours, learn a new skill and make something beautiful to take home!!
Great fun! Janine was a great teacher and we ended up with a surprisingly polished result at the end. Perfect length for an intro with a warm welcome to come back if you choose.
Loved this so so much! It was my first time using a floor loom and Steve made sure everything was set up for me, walked me through the different steps, and was on hand if I had any questions. The other weavers that were there were all very friendly and lovely, as was Erna who helped stitch my finished product up to transform it into a cushion. The studio is beautiful, equipped with any yarn colour you're after - will definitely be returning to Freeweaver Studio to make use of their 'independent weaving session' option!
Absolutely brilliant! It can be a calming few hours, or if you so wish to, let your creative juice flowing and bold with the colours! An afternoon well speant, and the cushion that I made is sitting beautifully on the sofa now!
From the warm welcome, relaxed setting and fabulous selection of colours and textures, the time spent learning and creating was excellent. Thank you again. Individual guidance given, but once started there was no stopping us. freedom to be creative appreciated but with experienced input to assist as needed once started. By the end of the session I had a cushion that I was really proud of. Looking forward to coming back.
Such a lovely teacher with great enthusiasm for the craft. The yarn wall is wonderful and a great opportunity to work through things in the medium of colour!
I had an amazing weaving lesson when in London for London Craft Week. I learned not only great weaving techniques in a 2.5 hour lesson, but also learned about the creative philosophy of the SAORI weaving craft! I wove a pillow cover and it is gorgeous! There is a calm about the studio and the teaching style that is very positive for learning and creativity. I LOVED the whole experience and can’t wait to go back for a longer weaving stretch.
My mum and I did the scarf weaving workshop as first-time weavers and had a fantastic time. A really friendly, relaxed studio with great instruction - highly recommended!
We had a lovely time making our cushions in a supportive and relaxed environment. A fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon and lovely to come away with something we made. Highly recommended!
I was the only student on the date that I picked so basically had a 1 to 1. The teacher was patient and helped me loads to pick up the basics of spinning. It's quite difficult to coordinate all the motions but I came away with a decent looking hank of hand spun yarn, and even had time at the end to have a go at some weaving. Fantastic place, will definitely be back!
Wonderful creative fun afternoon in an inspiring space. Janine and her team were hugely supportive, knowledgable and patient. My friend and I had everything we needed - beautiful materials and lots ofadvice. I would recommend this 100%
Fantastic experience. Easy to learn, so many beautiful colours and materials. Walked out with a cushion that I made matching the colours in my sofa & rug. So happy with the result.
Had such an amazing experience - really lovely people, the weaving was easy to pick up and the materials were great. Would really recommend for a fun relaxing afternoon.
A wonderful way to spend a Friday afternoon. Janine, our tutor. was very helpful and provided an easy reassuring environment to experiment with different threads and weave them into our cushion design. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and I have come away with a unique and beautiful product.
This was a wonderful opportunity to extend my beginner weaving skills and to make some very creative! A great selection of yarns, and Yvonne was very supportive and helpful. Thankyou!
Amazing class. Janine is a brilliant teacher. Very patient and very creative. Her yarn library is extensive and full of incredible colours, textures and shades which you can take your pick from. You leave the class with a beautiful piece of work which can measure as long as you wish it to as it all depends how much you get done within the time frame. Some people make a woven piece of around 80 cms - I managed to make a piece of around 2 metres in length! A really enjoyable experience.
Loved it so much! Was so fun and such a lovely activity to do to calm my mind :) the instructor was so lovely and helpful which made it easy to pick up. Will definitely come back!!
Incredible incredible opportunity to be creative! Janine and Steve are amazing and help all of your weaving projects and aspirations come to life. All of the materials are absolutely beautiful as well, and theres a huge variety to choose from. You can stay as long as you want and pay by the hour! I could spend all day here and am learning so much.
Such a great class! Amazing atmosphere in the workshop, with a very supportive teacher and community. The materials are all sustainable and everything is thought out with care and attention.100% recommend!!
The weaving class was fantastic. Janine was so helpful and encouraging. Came away with sense of achievement in my waeving. Now going to book class as a present for my son-in-law.
Great class. Freeweaver meets you where you are. Total beginner or experienced weaver, classes are always a learning experience and one takes home a beautiful weaving!
What a fantastic way to spend an afternoon. Everyone was so helpful and friendly. Very lovely studio with a great relaxing vibe. Love my cushion. Thank you!!
What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon! Janine and Steve were lovely teachers and were so helpful and accomodating with my disability (I can only use one hand/side on my body) Was so happy to explore new fabrics and ways to make my cushion even more authentic. The workshop venue is great and in a soothing calming environment with a nice selection of coffees and herbal teas to sip on while you weave. Highly recommend this workshop for anyone looking for a unique activity to do in London
Loved my class. First tome weaving. Studio is at the Station exit, easy to find. Beautiful & inspiring set up. Warm welcome from Jeanine. Loom set up, fab colours of yarn & textures to choose from. Already booking my next class!
Janine and Steve were so lovely and helpful. Very warm welcoming atmosphere and they prepare everything and teach you the basics so that even with no experience you can easily create something to be proud of!
Had a fabulous afternoon with a group of friends making pillows. The atmosphere is relaxed while learning everything you need to know to create a unique item to take home. Weaving is a lovely way to tune out of the rest of the world and concentrate on a new skill and Freeweaver Studio is a great place to do this. Highly recommend!
We loved this workshop, and make two gorgeous cushions. Janine was an incredible teacher, who really encouraged autonomy and creativity. Her partner Steve was a great help as well. We will definitely be back!
Just enjoyed the most wonderful weaving workshop afternoon What a mindful way to spend a day creating and learning about the possibilities of weaving. An escapist 3 hours guided with the best tuition.. and a bespoke cushion as a result for life!! I even got to free weave and up cycle some jute from my old doormat - the weaving worlds your oyster
We've had a lovely afternoon weaving fabric for a cushion. It's very rewarding choosing yarns and getting the cloth done in time to take a stuffed cushion home - all in one sitting. This was such a refreshing way to celebrate a birthday with friends. Janine and Steve were the perfect hosts.
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