Jason Collingwood – weaver

Winner of the 2016 HCA/Marsh Trainer Award

Weaver Jason Collingwood was awarded the Marsh Trainer of the Year. Jason was taught to weave by his father and, in 1986, set up his own workshop. Since then Jason has woven more than 2,000 rugs and worked with architects and interior designers in the UK and overseas.

He has taught traditional rug weaving skills to more than 10,000 people through group workshops, seminars, and residential one-to-one courses for beginners and skilled weavers.

Photo: Jason Collingwood being presented with his certificate by Nick Carter, Marsh Christian Trust