Weaver & Textile Designer

I began weaving after a career in architecture and architectural education.My design experience informs my woven textile processes and an interest in three dimensional, spatial concepts is something that I try to explore in woven form. In order to do this, I use materials and weave structures that will produce 3-D form or that are visually dynamic.

There are two strands to my work. One consists of functional pieces; scarves, cushions, bags etc. The other is work that can be hung on the wall or window, designed to enhance the space or to filter light.

My work is made using natural fibres such as wool, linen, cotton and paper and is produced on one of several looms in my studio. I designed a purpose built space next to my home in Thurgoland, which is a village in inspirational, rolling countryside, north of Sheffield, UK.

If you would like to learn how to weave and have no experience or are a weaver who would like to learn new skills, I am offering workshops and tuition from April 2023.

Introduction to Weaving

The 'Introduction to Weaving' workshop is for absolute beginners and is designed to give you a taste of the endless possibilities of loom weaving. The workshop will begin with the very basics and will take you through the sequence of stages to start weaving independently. These include selecting and designing a warp, understanding the process of getting a loom ready to weave and beginning to weave and experiment on the loom. This workshop is a one day session from 10.30am -4.30pm with a break for lunch. Workshop dates and booking can be found on the Workshop Booking page.

Dressing Your Loom

This workshop is designed to take students through the stages of preparing a warp to dressing a loom. There will be advice on selecting warp yarns, calculating sett and warping the loom from back to front. Learn how to tackle this essential skill with hands-on help and on one of my studio's table looms.All equipment and materials are provided, however if you would like to use your own loom, please let me know in advance.

This workshop is a one day session from 10.30am- 4.30pm with a break for lunch. Workshop dates and booking can be found on the Workshop Booking page.



I have a number of looms in my studio - a four-shaft table loom, two eight-shaft table looms, a 24 shaft dobby loom and an eight-shaft countermarch floor loom. Students will have the opportunity to try out many of these looms during the course of a workshop. (I may have work on one or another but the remainder will be set up for experimentation.)

Individual Tuition

I am also keen to work with students of all abilities and to make my studio a base for learning together. So if you would like to enquire about individual tuition, please contact me directly using the Contact Page. 
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Dressing Your Loom

A one day workshop for early stage weavers. Materials, looms and refreshments are all provided. (For further information please refer to the Studio Workshops page.)


  • Date: 21/10/2023 10:30 AM
  • Location: Sort Trae Studio, Thurgoland, Sheffield S35 7AL, UK (Map)
  • More Info: Sort Trae Studio is located off Halifax Road to the side of Courtland. This house is on the same side of the road as the primary school and is the one before last before Thurgoland Bank. Please contact me for detailed directions.

  • Sort Trae Studio, Thurgoland, South Yorkshire, England, UK, S35 7AL
09Feb

I'll be taking part in the Penistone Craft Fayre at Penistone Community Centre on 26th March. The fayre is part of Penistone Art Week. The doors open at 10.00am and I will be selling a selection of my work including scarves, cushions and throws. I'd also be delighted to meet you.

St John's Community Centre, Church St, Penistone, Sheffield S36 6AR

08Feb

I am delighted to announce that will be taking part in Sheffield Open Up. This annual event is where the artists and craftspeople in Sheffield and district, open their studios and homes to welcome visitors and to show their work and working practices to the public. 

My studio will be open over the weekend of 29/30 April and 1 May 2023 and the opening times are from 11am - 5pm each day. I will have my work on show, with some pieces for sale and will be able to tell visitors about the way that I work and the courses that I hold in the studio. 

https://openupsheffield.co.uk/all-artists/susi-clark/


08Feb

I am delighted to announce that will be taking part in Sheffield Open Up. This annual event is where the artists and craftspeople in Sheffield and district, open their studios and homes to welcome visitors and to show their work and working practices to the public. 

My studio will be open over the weekend of 29/30 April and 1 May 2023 and the opening times are from 11am - 5pm each day. I will have my work on show, with some pieces for sale and will be able to tell visitors about the way that I work and the courses that I hold in the studio. 

https://openupsheffield.co.uk/all-artists/susi-clark/