On Saturday 19th November, Whitchurch Silk Mill was taken over by 1st Whitchurch Guides as part of Kids in Museums' Takeover Day. The theme for the day was wellbeing, so we set the Guides the challenge of seeing how they could complete the 5 st

Whitchurch Silk Mill Podcast - Episode 6 - Traditions

Apr 23rd, 2022 20m 54s

Welcome to episode 6 of the Whitchurch Silk Mill podcast, hosted by Zoë Umpleby. After spending the last 5 episodes discovering all about how we weave silk here at the Mill, today we are going to bring it all together and talk about keeping up

Whitchurch Silk Mill Podcast - Episode 5 - Ribbons

Apr 22nd, 2022 44m 3s

We’re back for episode 5 of the Whitchurch Silk Mill podcast and this time we will be talking all things ribbons! Shannon Bye will be joining us again to explain how ribbons are made here and we have not one, but two special guests to share the

Whitchurch Silk Mill Podcast - Episode 4 - On The Loom

Feb 21st, 2022 43m 27s

In Episode 4 of the Whitchurch Silk Mill podcast we focus on the loom. Our host Zoë Umpleby talks to our Weaver/Tackler, Shannon, about choosing a loom, setting it up and looking at how the warp is going joined on. We also chat to Ellie Fish

Whitchurch Silk Mill Podcast - Episode 3 - Warping

Feb 15th, 2022 41m 6s

In episode 3 of the Whitchurch Silk Mill podcast, we speak to our Weaver Tackler, Shannon, about warping and the design process at the Mill. We also speak to Ellie Fisher from ELKA Textile about her design inspirations and her approach to susta

Whitchurch Silk Mill Podcast - Episode 2 - Winding

Jan 19th, 2022 38m 21s

Episode 2 of the Whitchurch Silk Mill podcast, hosted by Zoe Umpleby. This episode takes a look at the first stage of the silk-making process - bobbin winding. Listen to our weaver Shannon Bye talk all about how those threads are prepared ready

Whitchurch Silk Mill Podcast - Episode 1

Dec 22nd, 2021 25m 14s

Episode 1 of the Whitchurch Silk Mill Podcast, hosted by Zoe Umpleby.This episode takes a look at the history of the Mill, what there is to see and do for visitors, and the different skills that go into the weaving process.Zoe talks to weaver/

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