Alison Daykin - Designer Weaver!

Talks I give a range of illustrated talks to WI's, Womens Groups and Guilds, which include:
Pure Tinctoria – using natural dye extracts.
Romanian Textiles – a peek at a forgotten area of Eastern Europe via it's textile legacy.
Looking at Life Through a Weavers Eyes – how I look at the world as a weaver!
Design for the Terrified – simple tricks to help those who are drawing and painting challenged!
Creative Spinning – how Jane and I approached the book!
Fee - 1 1/2 hours - £60
Milage – 42p per mile.

Demonstrations I am available to WI's, Womens Groups to demonstate the following skills:
Spinning – bringing “home spun” up to date.
Weaving – re-connecting with this ancient craft.
Braid Making – a look a different types of braids.
Dyeing – exiting and quick ways to colour fibre, fabric and thread.
Fee - 1 1/2 hours - £60
Milage – 42p per mile.

Workshops Here is a list of workshops I teach to small groups and guilds:
Design for Spinners - 2 days design for spinners.
Creative for Spinning – 1 day colour blending.
Fun and Funky Yarn – 1 day to spin fancy yarns.
Pure Tinctoria Dyes – 1 day to dye with natural dye extracts.
Special Dyeing Effects with Natural Dye Extracts – 1 day exploring exciting ways to use natural dye extracts.
Making the Most of your Rigid Heddle or Knitters Loom – 1 day to discover this useful tool.
Inlay – 2 days to discover new ways to pattern your hand woven fabrics.
Kumihimo - Japanese Braiding.
Design for the Terrified – 1 day workshop for the painting and drawing challenged.
Fee - 1 Day - £150 plus materials or £200 including materials.
2 Day - £350 plus materials.
Milage – 42p per mile.

I am happy to discuss any other topic should your group have a specific idea.

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