Weaving Wheels Decorations

Date: Saturday 21st November
Time: 2pm-4pm
Place: Gairloch Museum
Age: 5-16 
Cost: Donations towards the Museum's Education Fund are appreciated

Booking is recommended for this event.

Craft session for young people with artist Sadie Paige.

Join Sadie for a fun craft session creating colourful woven decorations using cardboard weaving wheels and wool. Participants will learn the basics of weaving and take home their own handmade creation.

Sadie is a tapestry weaver, member of the Highland Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers, and an experienced workshop leader. Her work has been exhibited locally in Gairloch, and she enjoys sharing traditional weaving skills with others.

What to expect

• A drop-in craft session.
• An introduction to basic weaving using cardboard weaving wheels.
• A range of colourful wool to choose from to create woven decorations to take home.
• Guidance and support throughout the session.
• All materials and equipment will be provided.

Accessibility

• This is a seated indoor activity with table space provided throughout.
• The activity involves threading and weaving wool by hand. Some fine motor skills are helpful, support will be available where needed.
• Suitable for children and young people aged 5–16. 
• Please share with us on booking if you have any accessibility requirements you would like us to know about.
• Our accessibility guide can be found on our website under the Visit tab.