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Weaving for Teens - School Holiday Workshop - Weave Your Own Shoelaces

$100.00

10am till 12.30 Friday 10th July | McAdam Reserve, Northcote

A hands-on weaving workshop for teens aged 12–16, held during school holidays in McAdam Reserve, yes it’s outside. In 2.5 hours, each participant chooses their colours, sets up their loom and weaves a long band on a backstrap loom. Finally metal ends are attached to create a functional, unique pair of handwoven shoelaces.

All supplies and yarn included.

What’s included:

  • A demonstration of weaving a long band

  • All supplies and yarn

  • Metal aglets (shoelace ends) are applied

  • A one-of-a-kind set of handmade shoelaces to keep or gift

Date: 10am till 12.30 Friday 10th July

Location: McAdam Reserve, Northcote. Enter via Leonard St or Stanley St.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Age range: 12–16
Cost: $100 per participant
Bring: Just yourself and a snack if you like. All materials will be supplied.

10am till 12.30 Friday 10th July | McAdam Reserve, Northcote

A hands-on weaving workshop for teens aged 12–16, held during school holidays in McAdam Reserve, yes it’s outside. In 2.5 hours, each participant chooses their colours, sets up their loom and weaves a long band on a backstrap loom. Finally metal ends are attached to create a functional, unique pair of handwoven shoelaces.

All supplies and yarn included.

What’s included:

  • A demonstration of weaving a long band

  • All supplies and yarn

  • Metal aglets (shoelace ends) are applied

  • A one-of-a-kind set of handmade shoelaces to keep or gift

Date: 10am till 12.30 Friday 10th July

Location: McAdam Reserve, Northcote. Enter via Leonard St or Stanley St.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Age range: 12–16
Cost: $100 per participant
Bring: Just yourself and a snack if you like. All materials will be supplied.

Weaving for Teens - School Holiday Workshop - Weave Your Own Pouch
Weaving for Teens - School Holiday Workshop - Weave Your Own Pouch
$100.00

★★★★★

“I did the weaving workshop and loved it so much. I got to make a pencil case that is really beautiful. Corrin was really helpful and patient teaching me how to weave and I can’t wait to do it again.”

— Matilda W.

Your questions, answered

  • No, but it’s super helpful that they come with a curious and patient attitude.

    The looms will be set up with the warp already prepared (that’s the hard bit) and then your teen can start weaving (which is the easier part) after watching all the instructions.

  • They’ll definitely finish their piece by the end. If there’s no time for aglets, they can take it home and attach them later, or leave it with Corrin and arrange pickup another time.

  • We’ve designed this workshop to be engaging, hands-on, and fun. Teens get to choose their own colours, work on a loom, and create a one-of-a-kind piece and there’s always support and encouragement along the way.

    Of course, every teen is different — if your child really doesn’t want to continue, they’re welcome to step away. But in our experience, once they see their weaving come together, most are hooked and excited to finish.