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Off-loom weaving at Newtown Textile Museum

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Learn to weave without a loom with weaver Victoria Haire. We will wrap a warp around stones, pebbles and bits of wood and then weave patterns through that with a bodkin needle. You can bring your own stones and pebbles if you want, but all materials will be provided. The weavings on wood look nice framed, and a frame can be purchased from the tutor for £7 cash.

For a whole day ticket select £50 option, and £25 option for half day.

Hot and cold drinks and cake will be provided but bring a packed lunch if you are staying all day. Please be aware that the workshop will be held on the second floor of the museum and there is no lift.

Guide Prices

Free but donations please as entirely a volunteer organisation and self-funded.

Group Tours of 15 or less:

Introductory talk and tour of the building £35
Introductory talk and tour of the building, plus a demonstration £75

For groups of over 15 people, £2 a head is charged for each additional person.

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible Toilet
  • Disabled toilets

Booking & Payment Details

  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)
  • Free Entry

Children

  • Children welcome

Groups

  • Guided tours for groups

Property Facilities

  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking not allowed

Site Features

  • Welcome Host

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups

Map & Directions

Road Directions

By car: Limited free parking 1 hr on local streets. Town Car Park in Back Lane and Gravel car park with short walk over bridge and right at roundabout.

By public transport:  Buses to several destinations with bus stop in town centre. Sustrans cycle Route 81

 

Public Transport Directions

Accessible by public transport.  

Trains to Newtown as part of Transport for Wales. Station 0.5 miles 

Off-loom Weaving | Newtown Textile Museum

Type:Arts & Crafts Event

Newtown Textile Museum, 5-7 Commercial Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BL

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Opening Times

Open for summer season (23 Apr 2024 - 28 Sept 2024)
Season (23 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 2024)

* Opening hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12.00 - 4.00 from the 23 April until the end of September.
Check out website for full details
Keep an eye on our web page for updated information on reopening date. Small group tours are available in April and October as well as during the summer season.
Free demonstrations and paid workshop events during the summer.

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