Weave Workshop at New Lanark

In Partnership with the Centre for Lifelong Learning  

We’re delighted to host the Weave Workshop New Lanark – NLHS (E301) at New Lanark World Heritage Site, in partnership with the University of Strathclyde’s Centre for Lifelong Learning (CLL). This adult learning workshop reimagines the timeless craft of hand weaving with a contemporary twist, right here in the heart of Lanark’s textile heritage.  

When & Where

Dates:  Choose from Wednesday, 23rd July 2025 or Thursday, 24th July 2025  

Time: 18:00–20:00  

Location: River Room, New Lanark Visitor Centre, New Lanark Road, Lanark ML11 9DB

What to Expect

Explore the art of hand weaving with a focus on luxurious cashmere and locally sourced wool. Lanark’s historic mills, including our own New Lanark, have long been a hub for yarn production, inspiring crafts rooted in fashion and outdoor industries. This workshop, led by CLL’s expert tutors April Lannigan BA MLitt and Garrett Ure BA MLitt from the Glasgow School of Art, blends tradition with innovation.  

In this single session, you’ll discover cashmere’s high-end fashion origins and its ties to Lanark’s milling legacy, master plain weave techniques using DIY cardboard looms, and craft your own weaves with Alex Begg or New Lanark wool in a relaxed, social setting. Get creative—draw, paint, join, or stack your creations as you please!  

Why Join?

• Celebrate New Lanark’s craft heritage and its modern relevance.  

• Learn weaving basics from skilled tutors in a welcoming environment. 

• Create a unique piece using premium materials in our historic River Room.

Booking Information

Tutors: April Lannigan BA MLitt & Garrett Ure BA MLitt  

Cost: £38.00 to enrol  

How to Book: Secure your spot via the CLL Online Catalogue here.

We’re proud to host this adult learning class from one of CLL’s satellite facilities here at New Lanark World Heritage Site.  Spaces are limited—so enrol now to reserve your preferred session!