Found Object Weaving - Threads 2026

In this workshop you will be weaving onto or around found objects such as slate, wood, tools or found objects to create a woven art sculpture to take home and frame. You will have the option of weaving different woven structures onto your chosen object and play with a varied choice of yarns.

David Fox has created a current ongoing series of wrapping onto found woven objects whilst creating his own inspired by a Mill Worker’s tools from Sunny Bank Mills. Come create your own woven and wrapped object. Hear about our relationship to tools/objects whilst you play with yarn and colour, creating your own woven sculpture.

This workshop is suitable for those age 14+.

Artist bio:

David Fox or known as Fox On The Sley is a hand-weaver and textile artist based in Sunny Bank Mills Red Lane Studios. His work plays with various yarns and material choices to create 3D sculptural or motif based woven textiles inspired by craftsmanship and our textile heritage. He has a close working relationship with Sunny Bank Mills Museum and Archive from running tours to the archive inspiring his work. David mainly weaves with paper yarn or steel mixes trying to create work that holds memory and is structural. He weaves on a Dobby Loom from the 1960s and other looms whisky creating work off the loom as well. He is also the textile technician at Bradford College and has supported textile students over the last 2 years.

About our Threads Textile Festival

This workshop is taking place as part of Sunny Bank Mills' annual celebration of the art of textiles; featuring a series of workshops, new exhibitions, talks and Textile fair. This year’s Threads Festival will take place across the site of Sunny Bank Mills on Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th May.

Find out more about our Threads Textile Festival weekend on our website.

See the full Threads Textile Festival workshop collection.

About the venue

Sunny Bank Mills is an inspirational cultural destination in the heart of the local community of Farsley, Leeds. Founded in 1829, these glorious Mills are being regenerated by the sixth generation of the family owners, creating a wonderful blend of work, leisure and culture.

Course terms and booking conditions

Workshop and course bookings can be cancelled and refunded up until 7 days before the scheduled start date. As materials and equipment are ordered in advance, we regret that refunds cannot be offered less than 7 days before the workshop date. Please note that Eventbrite’s booking fee is non-refundable. If we need to cancel the course for any reason your ticket will be fully refunded.

Accessibility

The venue of this workshop is on the 3rd floor of the 1912 Mill, which is accessed via three flights of stairs or a wheelchair accessible lift.

There are accessible toilets on the ground and 2nd floor of the venue. We will have attendants on hand to offer assistance throughout the day. If you have any queries prior to your booking, please email [email protected].

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