Workshop: Passementerie with Elizabeth Ashdown (online in 2027)

Elizabeth Ashdown will be joining us virtually from her studio in London to lead an online workshop in Passimenterie. In this bespoke two day workshop, you will learn five woven passimenterie designs. Registration is not yet open. In the meantime, learn about Elizabeth’s amazing work at: Elizabeth Ashdown | Passementerie Artist – Textile Art – Weaving – Craft – Maker – Handmade | London – UK – US – International. Also, check out the Winter 2025 issue of Handwoven magazine. Elizabeth is featured twice: she has an article and fringe pattern, and there is a brief segment about her book, Passementerie: Handcrafting Contemporary Trimmings, Fringes, Tassels, and More. PHG has a copy of her beautiful book in the library. This workshop is for weavers on all loom types.

Dates: Saturdays February 13 and 20, 2027. The workshop will run for 3.5 hours each day (hours to be confirmed, in the time block 9am-2pm).

Location: This is an online workshop.

Level: No prior passementerie experience required. You must be able to warp your and weave in plain weave on your loom. You will provide your own materials and supplies.

Costs & Fees: Will be posted closer to the registration date.