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| Weaving |
Basic Weaving Class
Become a weaver! This class is designed for new weavers
or weavers who have been away for a while and need a
basic refresher. Instruction covers types of looms, loom
construction, vocabulary, accessories, and a review of
basic weave structures.
Students will learn the techniques of determining warp
and weft requirements, measuring warp, threading
(warping or dressing) the loom, weaving fabric, and
finishing the fabric using hem stitching. By the end of class
students will have woven a complete set of rag rug
coasters. All steps in this class can be directly applied to
larger projects and prepare the students for more
advanced weave structures using finer threads.
Twill Weaving Class
Build of experiences of the Basic Weaving Class.
Students of this class will study a variety of weave
structures using a multi-shaft loom, learn to read and
create a weaving draft (pattern), measure a striped warp,
warp a multi-shaft loom, and weave a twill scarf sampler.
Specific skills learned include use of a floating selvage,
identification of common twill patterns, two-shuttle weaving,
twisted fringe, and warp thread repair.
Previous weaving experience is required. Time outside of
class will be required to complete the class project. All
supply materials will be provided.
Atwater-Bronson Lace, Block Weave Class
Moving on to more advanced weaving, this class is
designed to take the basic weaver into the realm of "block
weave' structures.
Students will study the reading and creating of block
weave drafts and create a block weave sampler of their
own design in the Atwater-Bronson Lace structure using
fine threads.
Previous weaving experience is required up through Twill
weaves. Time outside of class will be required to complete
the class project. Students will purchase their own warp
and weft supplies.
Overshot Weaving Class
Overshot weave is a favorite of handweavers because of
complex designs created using multi-shaft looms. Become
more familiar with basic block theory, explore different
threading variations for traditional and not-so-traditional
overshot results.
Students at this level of weaving will review the process of
reading and creating a weaving draft and study the
"overshot' weave structure. Students will create an
overshot weave sampler of their own design using fine
thread and multiple shuttles.
Previous weaving experience up through Atwater-Bronson
Lace/Block Weave is required. Time outside of class will
be required to complete the class project. Students will
select and purchase their own warp and weft supplies.
Become a weaver! This class is designed for new weavers
or weavers who have been away for a while and need a
basic refresher. Instruction covers types of looms, loom
construction, vocabulary, accessories, and a review of
basic weave structures.
Students will learn the techniques of determining warp
and weft requirements, measuring warp, threading
(warping or dressing) the loom, weaving fabric, and
finishing the fabric using hem stitching. By the end of class
students will have woven a complete set of rag rug
coasters. All steps in this class can be directly applied to
larger projects and prepare the students for more
advanced weave structures using finer threads.
Twill Weaving Class
Build of experiences of the Basic Weaving Class.
Students of this class will study a variety of weave
structures using a multi-shaft loom, learn to read and
create a weaving draft (pattern), measure a striped warp,
warp a multi-shaft loom, and weave a twill scarf sampler.
Specific skills learned include use of a floating selvage,
identification of common twill patterns, two-shuttle weaving,
twisted fringe, and warp thread repair.
Previous weaving experience is required. Time outside of
class will be required to complete the class project. All
supply materials will be provided.
Atwater-Bronson Lace, Block Weave Class
Moving on to more advanced weaving, this class is
designed to take the basic weaver into the realm of "block
weave' structures.
Students will study the reading and creating of block
weave drafts and create a block weave sampler of their
own design in the Atwater-Bronson Lace structure using
fine threads.
Previous weaving experience is required up through Twill
weaves. Time outside of class will be required to complete
the class project. Students will purchase their own warp
and weft supplies.
Overshot Weaving Class
Overshot weave is a favorite of handweavers because of
complex designs created using multi-shaft looms. Become
more familiar with basic block theory, explore different
threading variations for traditional and not-so-traditional
overshot results.
Students at this level of weaving will review the process of
reading and creating a weaving draft and study the
"overshot' weave structure. Students will create an
overshot weave sampler of their own design using fine
thread and multiple shuttles.
Previous weaving experience up through Atwater-Bronson
Lace/Block Weave is required. Time outside of class will
be required to complete the class project. Students will
select and purchase their own warp and weft supplies.
| Tuition rates vary based on class size. Inquire about private or group instruction by visiting the Contact page. |
| Are you a former student with a weaving question? Ask your question here. |
| To see short video clips of the weaving process click here. |
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