Learn to weave with Ashanti Farquhar.

Get creative, and get hands-on experience! Join our fun and relaxed weaving workshop and create beautiful, handmade gifts for the special moms in your life — or just treat yourself to a mindful, creative afternoon. Of course, you don’t need to be a mum to enjoy this workshop — come with a friend or on your own and explore the therapeutic, traditional craft of weaving.

It's perfect for beginners!

What to Expect:

• Learn the art of the frame loom and explore the creative possibilities of weaving
• Discover how weaving can be therapeutic, helping you to slow down, be mindful, and present
• Create a unique woven fabric to take home — perfect as a gift or for yourself

During the Workshop, You Will Learn:

• How to set up a frame loom
• The difference between warp and weft
• Basic weaving techniques
• Tips for working with different yarn fibres

Workshop Details:

• Instructor: Textile designer Ashanti Farquhar will guide you every step of the way, from choosing yarn to finishing your fabric
• Duration: 4 hours
• Materials: All materials are provided, but you’re welcome to bring fabric scraps for a personal touch
• Takeaways: Information sheets and a handwoven piece of fabric to cherish

This workshop is perfect for beginners, a unique way to celebrate Mother’s Day, or as a thoughtful birthday gift.

Ticket Information:

• Spaces are limited — book early to secure your place!
• Why not give a ticket as a gift to your mother, friend, or loved one?

Location & Accessibility:

• Supported by Westminster One
• Please note our building is not suitable for wheelchair users

Join us for an afternoon of creativity, connection, and mindful making — let’s weave some memories together!

ABOUT ASHANTI

Ashanti Farquhar – Textile Designer & Weaver

Ashanti Farquhar is a mixed-race Jamaican textile designer and weaver whose work explores identity, heritage, and belonging. She studied at the Royal College of Art (RCA), developing a distinctive practice that blends materials, colours, and patterns to reflect her multifaceted cultural background.

Adopted as a child, Ashanti’s work is deeply informed by her personal journey of navigating multiple cultural identities. Through her work, she investigates the concept of home, the search for self, and the beauty of holding many aspects of one’s identity in harmony.

Ashanti’s textiles are bright, rhythmic, and thoughtful, celebrating the coexistence of complexity, heritage, and personal narrative. She seeks to illuminate the experience of cultural hybridity, showing that multiple layers of identity can coexist beautifully within oneself.

About CasildART Contemporary CIC

CasildART is a not-for-profit, Black-led organisation committed to fostering a more inclusive and supportive creative culture. Founded to address the underrepresentation of Black artists in museums, commercial galleries, and fine art institutions, our mission is to raise awareness, amplify voices, and provide artists with the freedom to express their creativity fully.

At the heart of CasildART is connection — connecting artists with audiences, artworks with critical conversations, and ideas with experiences that challenge, inspire, and transform. Our programme includes exhibitions, artist events, and creative workshops, offering multiple ways to engage with contemporary Black art.

Workshops form an essential part of our mission, offering hands-on experiences that are both creative and therapeutic. From weaving to textile design, these workshops encourage mindfulness, skill development, and self-expression, while making art accessible to all. They are designed to empower participants, spark curiosity, and foster meaningful connections between artists and the community.

Our exhibitions highlight the diversity and richness of Black artistic practice, presenting thought-provoking works across media, themes, and generations. Artist events, including talks, panel discussions, and circle conversations, provide unique opportunities to hear directly from the creators, understand their processes, and explore the ideas behind the work

We invite you to join our growing community of artists, collectors, and art lovers to experience the best of contemporary Black art and participate in the conversations and practices that shape it. At CasildART, art is not only seen — it is felt, shared, and transformative.