With a little support and some generous donations our studio facilities have grown over time. We currently offer the following facilities to studio members (see below.) We are always looking at ways in which we can improve what we offer our members and we will endeavour to continue to source and upgrade our equipment as we go on…
If you have high quality, industrial (or semi-industrial) textile equipment that needs a new home then please do get in touch.
All Textile Studio Members, both Residents and Temporary, gain access to the following equipment and facilities:
- Industrial straight stitch
- 1 x industrial 5-thread overlocker
- 1 x industrial 3-thread overlocker
- 1 x Jack 4-thread overlocker
- 5 x standard gauge Brother domestic knitting machine
- 1 x chunky gauge Brother domestic knitting machine
- 1 x Passat double bed knitting machine
- Industrial iron and steam generator
- Steam generator iron & ironing board
- 1 x cutting table 5’x5′
- 3 x cutting tables 3’x6′
- 2 x adjustable dressmakers dummies
- 2x Male mannequins
- Drum carder
- 1 x Harris folding/table looms
- A 4 – shaft Harris floor loom
- Photostudio space for lifestyle and product shots
- Fibre broadband internet & printing
- Growing library of pattern books and resource materials
- Kitchen & bathroom facilities inc. free tea and coffee
- Basic supplies inc. dot+cross paper; waste and acrylic yarns as available and more
In addition to the above facilities, our Resident monthly members also receive the additional benefit of:
- Private desk and workspace
- Designated storage
- Own key fob, giving them unlimited access to the Textile Studio
- Membership discount on workshops
For Memberships and Rates please see here.
