Studio 10
Project Workshops
Quarley, Andover, Hampshire SP11 8PX
Since it was established in 1988, Project Workshops has gained an unrivalled reputation for artistic excellence. The resident arts businesses at Project Workshops have become a byword for quality with a list of clients including galleries, the film industry and public, private and international projects. I am delighted to be surrounded by such a renowned calibre of heritage arts and crafts.
Set in rural Hampshire, a stones throw from the A303 to London, near historic sites such as Danebury Hill Fort, Stonehenge and the small market town of Stockbridge in the heart of the Test Valley. My studio is a tranquil setting surrounded by rolling pastures, teaming with wildlife; where time seems to slow down.
Visiting is by appointment only with regular open days, alternatively sign up to my newsletter and one of my workshops and I will welcome you into my space.
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Project Workshops
up to 2 hours
10 - 12
£50 an hour
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Whatever you feel you need, on-line or in person surgeries at the studio at Project Workshops
I am available for up to two hours on the following dates.
18th December, 2025
Feel free to contact me to chat through whatever you would like help with.
Current Workshops
Workshops for 2026 are being added as we speak! Some dates are available for booking below
Contact me for further information in the meantime
Off Loom Weaving
Saturday 10th January, 2026
10am - 3pm
£95
Light lunch included.
For booking click here
Enquiries info@sharonkearley.com
This one day workshop is a highly creative approach to the process of weaving - off the loom.
Drawing on binding, knotting, looping, deconstructing cloth, chaining, double twining, inlay, knotting, alongside plenty of opportunity to explore needle weaving using basic weaving structures that can then be explored further through colour, texture and unusual found materials alongside conventional wools and cottons.
The first part of the morning is fairly structured learning solid techniques, the second half of the workshop will be of a personal focus where you will explore your own interest and newly found skill, through the careful guidance of Sharon and her teaching.
During the day you will explore weaving on and around found objects such as stones, driftwood, natural flora and fauna, where your perception of weave will be challenged and the boundaries pushed and tested.
Sharon will have plenty of inspiration for you to peruse, with handouts and all materials supplied.
This is a fun and highly creative workshop where you will be gently challenged to think outside of your own thoughts through active experimentation. You will leave the session feeling inspired, relaxed and with your own personal artwork.
Taster Introduction to Weaving
Saturday 24th January, 2026
10am- 1pm
£75
For Booking click here
Enquiries info@sharonkearley.com
This three hour taster session gives a basic understanding of weave, how to read a pattern and how to use a table loom.
You will play with colour and texture using an array of yarns from my yarn store, creating some beautiful, yet simple samples.
This course is perfect for the beginner who does not want to commit to a more intensive weave course but wants to see what the world of weave is all about!
All materials and supporting handouts will be provided
Refreshments and homemade treats/snacks will be available on demand.
Lunch and refreshments are provided and there is plenty of free on-site parking.
Learn to Weave
2 days
Saturday 7th
Sunday 8th February 2026
9.30 - 4.30
£280
For booking click here
Enquiries info@sharonkearley.com
This is a two day intensive learning to weave course on a table loom for the complete beginner or those that may be a little rusty and in need of a reminder. It is a fast paced workshop but the quiet and relaxing studio at Project Workshops and Sharon’s teaching style will ensure it is enjoyable and fun course.
The course covers the whole process of weaving from thread to finished woven cloth on a Harris Table Loom. You will learn how to design a threading plan, wind a warp, dress the loom and finally read the lifting plans and weave some stunning samples using Sharon’s publication, “A Designer’s Guide to Weave.”
Day 1
You will learn to design your own warp choosing your own colour schemes, wind it on a warping frame or mill and then wind it on the loom. You will then be guided in threading your warp following a threading draft that you planned at the beginning. Sharon will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process with enthusiasm and refreshments when needed!
Day 2
You will spend the morning threading your warp though the reed, tying the warp in preparation for weaving, with the remainder of the day spent exploring colour, texture and simple structures - weaving your own designed cloth!
All materials, tools and supporting handouts will be provided. You will go home with ample notes and a small technical log book so that you may continue once the course has finished.
Lunch and refreshments are provided and there is plenty of free on-site parking.
Shibori Weave with Rust & Indigo Dye
2 days
Saturday 21st March, 2026
Sunday 22nd March, 2026
10am - 4pm
£255
For Booking click here
Enquiries info@sharonkearley.com
A two day introductory workshop to Shibori Weave - a process of weaving and resist dyeing through gathers and pleats, achieved with a pattern thread woven into the cloth and then pulled tightly once the cloth is removed from the loom. This is an opportunity to explore yarn, pattern, texture and colour through the combination of structure, surface and dyes in woven textiles.
The course caters for a broad demographic and is designed for beginners, who have some previous weaving experience, to the intermediate and advanced weaver; who are welcome to bring their own ‘portable’ looms. In this case, you will be issued with draft plans prior to the course - time depending of course.
Please do contact me prior to booking to chat through your requirements.
A limit of four students is placed on the course to enable guided and learner focused teaching.
Day 1- you will weave on pre-dressed 8 shaft looms, (or bring your own 4 or 8 shaft pre-dressed loom) and be guided on the history of Shibori, a brief theory of woven shibori, taken through planning, structures and yarn choices. We will cover Monks Belt, Twill and overshot designs, learning how to record notes for those that feel the need to ‘go rogue!’
Day 2 is all about the alchemy and the mark making! Using indigo and rust dye vats, you will be provided with recipes and taken through the steps to create your own dye vat and how to prepare your cloth for dyeing. You will then dye your samples and be open to those beautiful unexpected outcomes that may occur.
Day 2 will also talk through the potential of designing your own Shibori projects and further experimentation after the course, setting you up with your own weaving exploration once home.
All materials and supporting handouts will be provided.
The course is aimed at those with a basic knowledge of weave, to the intermediate and more advanced weaver but those that have never explored Shibori Weave previously - or perhaps only ‘dabbled.’
Please do feel free to contact me to talk through your needs, questions prior to booking if necessary.
Lunch and refreshments included, free on-site free parking also available.
Feel free to contact Sharon with any queries about the course.
The Interplay & Manipulation of Yarn & Structure
2 days
Saturday 28th February
Sunday 1st March
10am - 4pm
£250
For booking click here
Enquiries info@sharonkearley.com
The combination of yarn and structure is an essential element of weave design, the scientific properties of one or more yarns in a design working with or against one another. These subtle interplays of ‘yarn personalities’, their reaction and interaction with one other, their behaviour combined with certain weave structures are the core elements of this weekend workshop.
The subject of yarn and fibre is massive and continually developing as technology, science and textiles work alongside one another. Therefore, the purpose of this course is to offer insight into how to use the scientific properties of yarn to your advantage, with possible ideas for warp and weft yarn combinations, alongside woven structure.
The course is fairly structured initially where you will work to set lifting plans, slowly you will learn how to incorporate colour, texture and weave structure to exciting design effect; branching out on your own personal projects towards the end of the course. Sharon provides permission to be playful and curious in your weave approaches, allowing you create mistakes and ‘happy design opportunities’ in her exploratory workshop.
You will leave with a selection of woven samples, technical notes and the confidence to continue to push your creative enquiry.
Playful pleats, succulent seersuckers and cute crinkles are just some of the structures you will play with alongside an array of interesting yarns.
Sharon will provide: detailed handouts, a selection of books to peruse, a range of warp and weft yarns for experimentation and some samples for you to study.
Homemade lunch and refreshments are provided and there is plenty of free on-site parking
Introduction to Honeycomb
1 day
Saturday 14th March
10am -4pm
£130
For booking click here
For enquiries info@sharonkearley.com
Discover the rich texture and depth of woven cloth in this one-day Introduction to Honeycomb Weave.
Perfect for beginners or adventurous weavers, this workshop explores both honeycomb and waffle weaves, revealing how structure, colour and yarn interact to create sculptural surfaces.
Experiment with a variety of yarns to see how thickness, twist and hue transform the woven structure.
Through Sharon's guided instruction and your hands-on weaving, you will produce a collection of expressive samples to inspire future projects.
A fun, tactile day leaving with new skills, fresh ideas and a deeper understanding of this architectural weave.
All handouts and materials are included
Homemade light lunch and refreshments included and free on-site parking.
Repp Weave
Saturday 19th September 2026
Sunday 20th September 2026
I am delighted to have been asked to teach at The Devon Weavers Workshop again in 2026. It is a magical place where time seems to stand still, Totnes is a beautiful location and of course there is always a wonderful welcome by the weavers.
It is important to stress that they always welcome weavers that are not members for their workshops, so please do reach out to them to enquire about any of their workshops - they have a fantastic line up for 2026.
In this two day workshop that I have been asked to deliver you will discover the bold beauty of repp weave in this immersive two day workshop. Through hands-on exploration, you will explore how repp’s warp-faced structure lends itself to striking geometric patterning, and rhythmic block designs, all alongside the interplay of colour and contrast. You will explore how changes in weft thickness and colour placement can transform the character of your cloth, from bold graphic effects to subtle tonal shifts, creating rich surfaces that play with texture and light. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a set of exploratory samples and plenty of ideas for developing your own repp projects and the opportunity to expand your technical and creative weaving vocabulary.
Experimental Design and Weave
at the Devon Weavers Workshop
Saturday 3rd October 2026
Sunday 4th October, 2026.
Contact the Devon Weavers Workshop for booking here
A two day workshop where the focus is on exploring innovative design concepts on the morning of day 1 with a natural progression translating these narratives and ideas, experimenting with playful weave sampling in the afternoon and day 2.
Sharon will gently challenge your own perception of weave, asking you to be playful and curious in your weaving approaches, allowing you to create mistakes and ‘happy design opportunities’ in your sampling.
Exploring colour, pattern, textural manipulation, creative play she will guide you to design a range of samples from initial inspiration to mood boards, some mark-making taking these ideas into yarn, thread and finally woven samples. Prior to the course you will be provided with a range of keywords or subjects to begin thinking about or collating inspirational images to work with over the weekend.
This is a highly creative and innovative workshop, designed to help you take calculated risks with your weaving and focuses on helping you gain confidence in designing your own cloth from an original starting point to create highly personal and individual woven ideas.
Courses for 2026
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The Interplay & Manipulation of Yarn & Structure
Saturday 28th February, 2026
Sunday 1st March, 2026
2 days
10 - 4
beginners to intermediate
Concept to Cloth - Design for Constructed Textiles
2 days
10 - 4/£175
All Constructed textiles makers
- weave, knit, stitch, crochet, mixed media
Mixed abilities
Textiles Design Courses -
Dyed Papers
18th April, 2026
Woven Papers
16th May, 2026
1 day
10 - 4
Mixed abilities
Introduction to Weaving Blocks
20th June, 2026
1 day
10 - 4
Taster Sessions in Weave
3 hours
10 - 1/£75
Non-weavers/Beginners
Introduction to Honeycomb
1 day
10 - 4
Beginners/Intermediate
Off Loom Weaving
1 day
10 - 3/£95
All abilities
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75 British pounds
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280 British pounds
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Weave Summer School
13th - 16th July
Children's Weave Summer School
7 - 10 years
Teenagers and Young Adults Weave Summer School
11-16 years
Year 12-13 A'level
I am currently designing these courses and they will range from beginners to advanced, structured learning and facilitated for personal projects.
Table looms and floor looms will be available.
The children's and young adults will also be on table looms and will include elements of free play and design. These dates have yet to be arranged.
Please contact here to enquire or to be placed on the waiting list
Sharon Kearley Weave
Studio 10
Project Workshops
Lains Farm, Quarley, Andover, Hampshire. SP11 8PX
@sharon_kearley