Our Programmes

Weaving The Line

4th April 2025 - 6th April 2025

Facilitator: Gizella Warburton

During this three day workshop participants will be working towards developing simple three-dimensional vessel forms and woven structures. Participants will be encouraged to consider ‘drawing’ with different materials, and to explore linear and spatial relationships by introducing content and detail with fibre and yarns. We will also work with collage, layering and weaving processes in relation to two- and three- dimensional compositions.

Event time: 4th April 2025 4:00pm - 6th April 2025 4:00pm

Interested in spreading the cost of this course? Select Clearpay at checkout.

What Is Included

For the majority of our courses, both residential and non-residential rates are available. Residential options are fully inclusive with all meals provided. Non-residential options include suppers, lunches and all refreshments and exclude B&B. Some of our short day courses, events and talks do not include meals and refreshments. For more details about this course, please see the Practical Information section below.

Additional Activities

Mindful walking through our woodland trails
Meditate in our Woodland Sanctuary
Go on a hike and explore the Cotswolds AONB
Discover surrounding charming market towns

At a Glance

A tactile and engaging course that will give you time to look outwards, and inwards.
Develop your observational skills and personal language of marks
Experiment with fibres and cloths to create "woven" interpretations

What You Will Gain

Supportive mentoring and shared inspiration
The opportunity to explore and develop different approaches to drawing
The confidence to experiment with materials and create start points for future making

Booking Options

Residential (single)Residential single rate

£500.00

Residential (shared)Residential shared rate

£450.00

Non-residentialNon-residential rate

£370.00

Interested in spreading the cost of this course? Select Clearpay at checkout.

Weaving The Line Tutors

Gizella Warburton

More about Weaving The Line

The sessions will offer possibilities for all levels with opportunities for individual exploration, alongside supportive mentoring and shared inspiration. Activities are designed to encourage participants to notice detail, challenge usual approaches, and be aware of their creative responses; developing the confidence to take risks with their ideas and nurture their own artistic voice.

Practical Information

Arrivals from 4pm with the first group activity being dinner at 6:30pm. Materials are included. Optional studio time is available in the evenings without the tutor. The course will finish on the final day with tea and cake at 4pm.

'I am drawn to materials which suggest a fragile balance; strength and legacy, yet susceptibility to wear and tear...'

Gizella Warburton

About Hawkwood

Hawkwood is a stunning Grade Il listed 19th Century country house, surrounded by 42 acres of sustainably managed woodland, farmland, and gardens. Set in the heart of the Cotswolds - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - it is a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. With a diverse selection of nearly 150 courses, there's plenty to choose from, including courses in transformative leadership, future thinking, inner life, music and the arts.

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Our Programmes

Weaving The Line

4th April 2025 - 6th April 2025

What Is Included

Additional Activities

At a Glance

What You Will Gain

Booking Options

Weaving The Line Tutors

Gizella Warburton

More about Weaving The Line

Practical Information

About Hawkwood

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