Weaving a Bracelet Inspired by the Archive

Explore our Archive with artist and studio holder David Fox and become inspired to create in this unique workshop.

Over the years David has been inspired by our textile heritage and along with fine art pieces, has made a collection of woven bracelets that are based on our collection. Come be inspired by the archive and make your own bracelet, or go in your own direction like a true Sunny Bank Mills designer.

During this workshop you’ll be weaving your own bracelet on a small frame loom. Attachments will be added during your workshop which will then enable you to wear and take your bracelet home.

You’ll learn how to warp up a frame loom, weave, and finish your woven bracelet, all skills you can continue to develop at home with your own frame loom.

This workshop is compleatly beginner frendly.

By attending this workshop you are supporting our Museum & Archive, with a donation of £7 per ticket.

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.

When attending a workshop you can receive 10% off within the Gallery Shop on the day of your session.

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.