There are 4 spots remaining in this workshop
NB: Registration for members opens Thursday Oct, 31 for non-members Saturday Nov 2, 2024.
This workshop replaces Weaving 1.5 Just Beyond Beginners and Refresher for Lapsed Weavers
Description: You have just completed your first Beginning Weaving class but still need additional tools to become more confidant in creating fabric, or your last project was a while ago and you need some reminders to get you started again. Topics covered include:
- reading and creating drafts and profile drafts
- warping – warp reeling, calculating warp length, managing multiple colours, dressing the loom (students will wind warps for two sampling projects)
- sett
- review and add to weaving vocabulary
- managing 2 or more shuttles
- the importance of beat
- colour and weave structures
- colour choices and sampling
Prerequisite: Weaving 1 or equivalent
Students should bring: Notebook, large scale graph paper, pencil, eraser, and ruler.
Materials fee: $20 includes all the materials required for the workshop.