WEA Creative Weaving with Sarah O’Boyle

A fun, practical introduction to Creative Weaving suited to beginners and those with more experience.

You will be introduced to a variety of traditional techniques such as Coiling, Plaiting, Peg Loom, Stick, Inkle and Paper Weaving. You will have the opportunity to make a bowl and container out of a selection of man made, natural and recycled materials.

The dates for this sessions are as follows:

Summer 2019:

• Thursday 9 May to Thursday 23 May

  12.30pm to 2.30pm (3 Weeks)

• Thursday 6 June to Thursday 27 June

  12.30pm to 2.30pm (4 Weeks)

To book please visit wea.org.uk

If your course is not free, you may still be entitled to a reduced or free course. You will usually need to be:

• A UK or EU/EEA citizen, and

• Resident in the UK for 3 years when the course starts, and

• On an income-based benefit

  • Job Seekers Allowance

  • Employment and Support Allowance (ESA - work related)

  • Universal Credit and earn less than £330 per month

  • Income Support, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction (not single occupancy discount) or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) support group

  • Working Tax Credit

  • Pension Guarantee Credit

• Asylum seeker - You will need to show proof of Asylum Support, and that you have been in the UK legally for six months or more, and that the Home Office is still considering your claim. You will need to show your Asylum Registration Card or equivalent.

• Where household income is less than £20,000