A 2-Day Flax Fiber and Weaving Workshop on Your Handmade Ceramic Frame
Course Overview
In this two‑day workshop, participants will create their own ceramic weaving frame and complete a small handwoven piece using natural fibres guided by artist Emi Fujisawa.
Saturday 5th September 2026 (Day 1):
Students will make their ceramic weaving frames using stoneware clay and decorate them with the course tutor Emi’s forged natural clay slips. Day 1 is from 10am until 1pm. After the session, Emi will fire and glaze each frame with her own glazes.
Saturday 12th September 2026 (Day 2):
Students will receive their fired ceramic frames, prepared by Emi. They will learn how to set up the loom and create their own handwoven piece using natural and sustainable yarns, including Emi’s home-grown flax fibres, forged natural fibres and yarns, Japanese kibiso yarn, silk mawata fleece, alpaca wool, and more. Day 2 is from 10am until 4pm.
Emi has worked on several projects growing flax plants to produce fabric in different communities. She will also demonstrate the process of turning flax plants into fibre and hand-spinning it into linen yarn. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about flax fibre.
Participants are welcome to bring their own yarns as well and will be able to take their completed weaving on the frame home.
Students will need to be available to attend both days of this course on the Saturday 5th and Saturday 12th September.
Parking is included in the ticket price.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts. Cancellations made within 4 weeks of the session are non-refundable. In exceptional circumstances, please speak to our team so we can discuss how we may be able to accommodate you.
Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations, bookings made online may be eligible for a 14-day cooling-off period. However, if the session is scheduled to take place within this period, this right no longer applies.
If the booking is made directly with Stanwick Lakes, we ask that all cancellation requests must be made by via email to: info@rftrust.org.uk and should include your full name, booking reference (if available), session date or title, and reason for cancellation.