Tapestry Weaving Collective
A contemporary tapestry weaving programme offering two distinct pathways for developing technical skill, creative confidence, and personal weaving practice.
Held in a supportive studio environment, the Collective brings together both sustained project development and focused technique-based learning, allowing students to choose the approach that best supports their work and experience.
Although each group has a distinct focus, both take place together within a shared studio environment. This creates a rich atmosphere of exchange and learning, where students can observe different approaches to tapestry weaving, follow the development of ongoing projects, and engage with techniques and ideas across the wider group.
Our Tutor & Creative Mentor
“Hi - I am Caron Penney and I have been working in the arts industry for the last thirty years. I have worked with tapestry weavers at all levels, from complete beginners to advanced weavers - it’s always a pleasure to work with such a rich variety of talented people.”
What you need to know
Project Studio Group
A dedicated studio group for committed weavers developing longer-term tapestry projects. This smaller group is centred around sustained individual support, technical refinement, creative discussion, and the development of ambitious personal work over time. Sessions are designed to nurture an ongoing weaving practice within a focused and supportive peer environment.
Suitable for students with some tapestry weaving experience who are looking for continuity, accountability, and deeper project development.
Focus includes:
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Individual project support
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Composition and structure
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Technical problem solving
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Colour and surface development
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Refinement of personal visual language
Technique & Exploration Group
A structured, theme-based tapestry weaving group exploring specific techniques and approaches through demonstrations, exercises, and practical projects.
Designed to welcome both newer and more experienced weavers, this group offers an accessible and experimental approach to developing tapestry skills and creative confidence.
Upcoming themes include:
Blending & Hatching (Autumn Dates)
- colour transitions, optical mixing, and expressive surface building
Shape Building & Slits (Winter/Spring Dates)
- creating form, edges, joins, and structural surface techniques
Lines, Text & Imagery (Spring/Summer Dates)
- using line, symbols, text, and image-making within tapestry weaving
Students are encouraged to book a complete theme block where possible, as techniques and ideas build progressively across the sessions.
Students who are complete beginners should contact us before booking.
Fees + Details
Booking Options
Block Booking:
Five sessions booked together: £84 per session (£420 total)
Payable in advance via bank transfer.
Individual Sessions:
Single sessions: £95 per session
Bookable through the website up until the day before each session.
Venue:
Arundel Museum, Arundel, West Sussex
Dates
Up coming dates for the course:
Friday 9 October, Thursday 29 October
Thursday 12 November, Thursday 26 November
Thursday 3 December
Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Contact
If you would like to chat about the possibility of you joining the Tapestry Weaving Collective please email Caron Penney direct.