WINE, WEAVING & WOOL!
LEARN TO WEAVE WITH ROMNEY TWEED®
Come and join us in learning to weave at Gusbourne, Kent's famous vineyard.
Enjoy a walking tour of the vineyard and a lunch with wine.
Finish with a sparkling wine tasting experience to round off a perfect day
THURSDAY 22nd MAY 2025
10am - 4.30pm
GUSBOURNE VINEYARD
WINE, WEAVE AND DINE
Spend a day in the heart of the beautiful Kentish countryside learning to weave, enjoy a walking tour of the vineyard, lunch with wine and end a perfect day by relaxing with a tasting session of three of Gusbournes' finest sparkling wines
"At Gusbourne we let nature be our guide, working with the land and encouraging biodiversity through complementary planting and sustainable practices. This down-to-earth philosophy, combined with constant innovation, means our vineyards are alive with superior grapes, native flora and fauna and plenty of birdsong."
THE ITINERARY
The Wine, Weaving & Wool Day:
10.00 - Arrival, tea and coffee
10.05 - Introduction from the Founder and Director of Romney Tweed - Patricia Alston ONZM
10.15 - Weaving Workshop commences with Rosie Green where you will be taught about Romney wool and how to weave
12.30 - Walking tour of the Boot Hill Vineyard
13.00 - Light lunch with wine*
14.00 - Weaving Workshop concludes with the opportunity to weave on various looms
15.30 - A relaxed tasting session of 3 sparkling wines*
16.30 - Depart
*Lunch and wine tasting either outside or inside, depending on the weather
YOUR TUTOR
ROSIE GREEN
As former weaver-in-residence and designer of our bespoke tweeds, Rosie is a graduate of both Central St Martins and of the Royal College of Art. She has taught hand and commercial weaving across the fashion and interior industries
Her knowledge and experience will ensure you have a fun day whilst learning a beautiful new skill
DETAILS
THURSDAY 22nd MAY
LOCATION:
Gusbourne Estate,
Kenardington Road,
Appledore, Ashford, Kent. TN26 2BE
10am - 4.30pm
Course costs £195 per person
To book your place, please email us using the link below
ALSO AVAILABLE TO BUY
Available exclusively through Romney Tweed. Email us at info@romneytweed.co.uk for more details
Romney worsted wool yarn, 100g cones
£12.00
We stock a variety of high quality worsted yarn at Romney Tweed, including yarn cones. This 100g yarn cone is worsted spun from 100% British Romney wool, from the finest flock in the heart of Kent
This premium quality coned yarn is 16/2 NM worsted spun and 2 ply. It is available in undyed ecru, dark chocolate brown and yellow. Scoured, combed, spun and dyed exclusively for Romney Tweed in Yorkshire, the yarn is spun onto recycled cardboard cones
Romney combed wool tops, 100g balls
£6.00
100% British Romney Wool tops from sheep reared at Rye Street Farm, Kent
29.5 micron, natural undyed with a high, shiny lustre and soft handle. Hand sorted, washed and carded exclusively in Yorkshire for Romney Tweed. This superior, 100% traceable tops is ideal for spinning and felting
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