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Sumptuous cushions, beautiful cashmere scarves, vibrant throws and hangings… a handwoven Claire Wh

06/10/2026

I’ve been making tiles The Mudworks and the collection is really coming together, I love them. One day I intend to tile a whole kitchen backsplash, alongside a rustic homemade wooden counter surface.
Would you add another colour?

14/09/2026

New Loom up at the new workshop!
I’m ridiculously excited.
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15/07/2026

Hello!
We have big news here at WhelansWeaving HQ, there’s a new weaving school in town! 🧶
For the last couple of months we have been building a new workshop with 8 teaching looms in St Leonard’s on sea. If you’ve ever wanted to weave or learn more about weaving, now is your chance to come and investigate all things woven with me!
There will be a further announcement with booking details and course structures. If you’d like to join my new mailing list, then please share your email address below or by DM to this post.
If you’d like don’t live locally to East Sussex and would like to join a course in 2027, we will have some accommodation options so do get in touch.!

16/06/2025

Last week I ran a weaving retreat at Merchant & Mills in Rye, with 5 wonderful participants. A big thank you to everyone (particularly Lucy) and to all the dedicated and students who made the retreat so enjoyable.
We are currently developing a new retreat that will centre around warp painting, if this interests people do get in touch.

23/05/2025

Big News! A space has opened up on my weaving retreat at the wonderful in June, where you will design and weave your own scarf on a vintage 4 shaft table loom.
It’s a magical place and a calm yet productive environment, the link to book is in my bio.
Merchant & Mills Weaving retreat, Tower Street Rye, 9th - 15th June.

05/03/2025

I made some pots and I LOVE them. Thank you to Isabella for all your guidance and time. 🧡💙🩵
They are rustic, just like my weaves.

18/02/2025

Last Wednesday I had the honour of being admitted to The Clothworkers’ Company, as a member of the Freedom.

Here I am smiling away with my mentor .j and my partner after the ceremony.

The Clothworkers’ Company is a leading supporter of UK Textiles.
One of London’s great 12 livery companies, they have been championing Textiles since 1528.

Their industry mission is strategic towards four key areas:
Academic Research and Innovation
Technical Education and Vocational Support Textiles Design and craft
Textiles Heritage and Conservation

I am extremely excited to get stuck in

28/11/2024

Come and visit us 5 Kings Road, until Sunday 1st December. We have handwoven items suitable for the perfect Christmas gifts.

27/11/2024

I’m back all set up and weaving at my pop-up weave station
I have handwoven baby blankets, scarves and cushions for sale. I’m also taking bespoke orders, they make fantastic Christmas gifts.
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22/11/2024

Come and watch me weave 5 Kings Road.
I have my table loom set up and I’m weaving soft, rustic scarves. Taking bespoke Christmas orders in store, woven and delivered before Christmas.

Address

14A Tower St
Rye
TN31 7

Website

http://www.whelansweaving.com/

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