Online Passementerie Masterclass
Online Passementerie Masterclass
Dates:
Saturday 30th May & Sunday 31st May 2026 (two-part class)
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Saturday 24th October & Sunday 25th October 2026 (two-part class)
Time: 4pm - 7:15pm UK time
Location: Live through Zoom
This course is taught live through Zoom which means that we will be in the 'room' together in real time. I only teach a small group of students to ensure that you receive maximum tuition with plenty of time to ask questions
Would you like to learn the art of passementerie? One of the rarest and most special of all textile crafts, passementerie is the art of creating ornate ribbons, trimmings and fringes.
Whether you're interested in interior design, accessories, or fashion, this 2 part live, online masterclass will teach you the introductory passementerie weaving skills you need to create your own fabulous hand woven trimmings bursting with colour, texture and pattern. Traditional passementerie designs are interpreted for contemporary frame loom weaving in this masterclass that is designed for beginner and experienced weavers alike.
Using simple equipment and materials, you will create 4 different hand woven passementerie designs in the form of a sampler, each design exploring a different technique. After this workshop you will be able to use your new found skills to create all manner of hand woven ribbons and trimmings.
No expensive or unusual materials and equipment is required - just a simple frame loom, some yarns and some ribbons or cords. A comprehensive materials & equipment list will be emailed to you once you have booked your place.
Prior to the Masterclass, you will receive a comprehensive learner pack (emailed to you as a PDF) detailing the designs we will be making during the classes.
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Yes, absolutely—you can use a different type of loom. While the class is taught on a frame loom, the techniques and designs translate beautifully to other looms such as shaft looms, inkle looms, and rigid heddle looms. You’ll just need to have a good working understanding of how your loom operates. Please do drop me a message if you plan to use a different loom, and I’ll be happy to send you the appropriate warping instructions.
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My Online Passementerie Masterclass is not recorded, in order to respect the privacy of all participants and to remain fully compliant with GDPR guidelines. However, you are always very welcome to email me after the class if you need any help or guidance while creating your designs—I'm here to support you every step of the way.
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I'm so pleased to share my classes and materials with you, and I hope you find them inspiring and enjoyable. All of the teaching content and resources have been carefully created with passion & expertise, and are intended just for your personal use.
Please kindly note that the materials and class content may not be shared, distributed, or circulated in any form. While you’re very welcome to use what you’ve learned to develop your own creative work, I ask that you don’t use my designs or teaching content for resale or to run your own classes.
All intellectual property, including designs and course materials, remains the sole property of Elizabeth Ashdown.
Thank you for respecting the creative work that goes into every class!
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All classes require time and investment in preparation to create a truly enjoyable and enriching learning experience for the learner.
If a learner is unable to attend a course once it has been booked, unfortunately, we’re unable to offer a refund. However we are very happy to transfer your booking to another date (subject to availability).
In the unlikely event that the tutor needs to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be issued. Refunds to cards will be issued immediately and automatically (through our third party processing agent) to the card you used to make the purchase. This may take up to ten working days but is often much faster.
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Yes, I offer both private online tuition and one-to-one in-person sessions at my studio in London. I’m also happy to arrange bespoke group classes. Feel free to get in touch at libby@elizabethashdown.co.uk to discuss the options.
“Massive thanks to Elizabeth for her incredible course this weekend... She is patient & knowledgeable and working to carry on a craft that not many people do by hand anymore...I really appreciated Elizabeth’s step-by-step instructions and patience as she taught us this endangered hand craft.”
“Elizabeth, that was a truly excellent course. You made everything crystal clear, were patient and generous with your time. Thank you, I really enjoyed the course.”
“I was impressed by your teaching methods - balancing all levels of students in the class - that was a huge balancing act! Brava!”
“Absolutely loved this course. Elizabeth is an excellent tutor. I made 4 pieces during the weekend. I have no hesitation in recommending this course to everyone”