Durham Weaver

Durham Miners Gala 2026 The Durham Miners gala is a wonderful experience. This year was the 140th Gala.  I set off early to catch the first ...

I was in London recently and visited one of my favourite venues, the British Film Institute. In the cafe, I noticed a young man engrossed wi...

I usually plait the warp ends together then whip the ends when I have finished weaving a band.  A simple three end plait is easy but I have ...

 I attended the Northern Bowl 2026 last weekend.  I could only make one workshop on the Sunday morning. Last year I took Amy Leakes workshop...

 I have organised a disc weaving workshop for the members of the Durham Guild of Spinners Weavers and Dyers. I thought that it would be usef...

A tasuki (襷/たすき) is a fashion accessory used for holding up the long sleeves of the Japanese kimono. It is a sash made from either cloth or ...

Weaving a tubular cord on a four shaft loom. On a four shaft loom the sequence it is easy to weave a tubular band.  For the tubular band the...