Visits by appointment only and on 25 September, as part of Sustainable Fashion Week
Artist Talk with Brandy Godsil/Part of Sustainable Fashion Week 2026
Thursday 1 October, 6–8pm
Join us at Freeweaver Studio for an intimate artist talk with textile artist and educator Brandy Godsil.
Brandy’s practice combines weaving, natural dyeing, eco-printing, felting, embroidery and tailoring. Inspired by nature, personal mythology and cultural histories, she creates experimental textiles and bespoke garments rooted in sustainable practice.
She will discuss her creative journey, international textile residencies and her work with Intertwine Arts, a non-profit organisation providing weaving opportunities for people with disabilities.
Loom Hire Programme
Take a Freeweaver loom home
A small number of our Japanese floor looms are available for longer-term home hire, giving you the freedom to continue weaving independently in your own space.
Each loom comes ready to weave with a 20-metre black warp, together with bobbins, shuttles and essential weaving equipment.
Loom hire is primarily for people who have already completed a workshop at Freeweaver Studio and are confident weaving independently. Experienced weavers who haven't worked with us before are also welcome to apply.
£200 per calendar month
Minimum hire: 2 months
20m black warp included
Bobbins, shuttles & essential equipment included
£300 refundable security deposit
Collection from Freeweaver Studio: free
Home delivery within the M25: £50
Looms are for the personal use of the named hirer and may not be used for teaching, workshops or third-party access unless agreed in advance with Freeweaver Studio. Hire does not include tuition or ongoing technical support.
Looms are available in limited numbers and hire is by application.
To apply, tell us a little about your weaving experience, what you would like to make, and how long you would like to hire a loom for.
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Warp Works Workshop: Railreed/Multiweave, Stepping Reed 3 October 2026, 1pm
An afternoon of reed- and reedless weavng exploration. We will be creating samples on several Saori looms prepared with different reeds. All materials included, as well as tea and coffee. Try all the reeds, or weave without one alltogether.
This workshop is not just for Saori weavers, as the Railreed and Stepping reed will fit other looms as well. Some floorloom experience is desired.
The last hour of the workshop is for independent freestyle work with a reed of choice, subject to availability.
You take home what you weave
Muutujad.VARIABLES Book
“Variables. Warp and Weft Manipulations on Handlooms” is the result of several years of research and collaborative experimentation carried out at Kadipuu OÜ with Marilyn Piirsalu, and at the Pallas University of Applied Sciences with Mari-Triin Kirs. The authors of this book—artists and students—approach weaving as a system of variables, where elements can be shifted, disrupted, and reimagined.
Among the authors are Carolyn Carson (USA), Erna Janine (Great Britain), Jolanda Rietdijk (Netherlands) who show their works woven with RailReed.
Werwulf film
Alongside our studio practice, Freeweaver Studio collaborates with artists, designers and the creative industries on bespoke textile commissions. Recent work includes the development of hand spun and handwoven props for the upcoming feature film WERWULF (December 2026), directed by Robert Eggers and co-written with the Icelandic poet and novelist Sjón, commissioned by Anna Pinnock, academy award winning Set Designer (Grand Budapest Hotel etc).