Classes
Classes are starting to migrate over to zoom! Beginning weaving and project based classes will be held in 2 hour sessions on multiple days depending on the project. There will always be at least one day off in between the sessions to allow time to weave and get to the next step. In addition there will be a weekly Weaving Workshop every Wednesday for quick check in, problem solve, or to get inspiration. A minimum of 2 people need to register for a class to run. Once there are enough people signed up for a class to run, you will be contacted for payment to secure your place.
Feb. 1, 3, & 5
10 am - 12 pm
Designed by Amy Gunderson, this is a gorgeous open weave scarf using hand manipulations to create the borders and pattern stick for the main body. This pattern is a free download from Universal Yarn and is signed for a 4 hardness loom, but can be adapted to rigid heddle looms of various widths.
Class is suitable for intermediate RHL weavers. Equipment needed: Loom, 10 dent reed, 1 pick up stick, 1 shuttle.
Materials not included.
Held every Wed. 3 - 4 pm and Sat. 10 am.
Advance registration required.
Need help getting started or picking a project? Get help designing, trouble shooting and problem solving. Or simply connect with other weavers and talk about yarns. This is unstructured time when I am available to offer help, ideas, advice.
$25 per session or $80 for 4 sessions
Feb. 12 & 17
10 am - 12 pm
Make a Scarf! For first time weavers and a good refresher class for those needing a bit of practice. Held on 2 days for 2 hours each day. Loom rental is an added option for those able to pick up and drop off at my studio. I have a limited number of looms so sign up early if you need one. Credit card deposit required.
What you need
A rigid heddle loom, assembled and ready to warp. Please email me with your loom info.
Yarn: about 200 yards worsted weight. 100 yards is needed the warp and 100 for the weft.
A table with uncluttered surface to work on. Scissors, tape measure, darning needle is helpful.
What you get
4 hours of live instruction, PDF instruction ‘manual’ with lots of useful tips. Plus useful short video demonstrations emailed to you for reference.
Class - $80
Loom Rental - $30 please email me if interested in this option
Feb. 23, 25, & March 2
10 am - 12 noon
3, 2 hour sessions
A classic weaving pattern that is surprisingly do-able on the rigid heddle loom. Learn how to work with 2 heddles and expand your weaving repertoire.
Suitable for intermediate RHL weavers.
Equipment needed: Loom with double heddle capacity.
Materials not included.
March 8, 10, & 15
10 am - 12 pm
Great opportunity to create curves with horizontal bars often called M’s and O’s. Here they are turned on their side. Your rigid heddle loom will need a double heddle capacity and 2 matching reeds. This pattern is available for purchase from Webs. Class will take place in 3, 2 hour sessions, with at least one day off in between each session.
Materials not included.
Have you ever wanted to weave wider than your loom will allow? Well now you can! Using a second heddle, you can weave twice the width of your warp. Learn the double weave technique for the rigid heddle loom while making a beautiful winter wrap. This is a fun and easy introduction to double weave. You will need the second heddle capability on your own loom, a second matching dent reed, and 2 pick up sticks. Yarn not included. You will need 2 colors for the warp: approximately 350 yards each color, plus a total of 560 yards for the weft. The class is held over 3 days.
Date: TBD
The wavy lines in a Honeycomb weave are created using pick up sticks and are the result of areas of plain weave contrasting with warp and weft ends floating over and under the fabric. Adding color interest accentuates the effect. The sample here is woven using 5 colors of Purl Soho’s Pocket Posey yarn, but any sport, fingering, or lace weight yarn will work well. Pattern is available with class.
Date: TBD
Agnus Martin Scarf
This is a great project to try out fine cotton and linen yarns and is a very easy weave. It is a lightweight summer scarf Designed by Mariah Gaar for GIST: Yarn & Fiber and is a free pattern available to download. The soft hues and crisscrossed stripes throughout the cloth are reminiscent of paintings by abstract expressionist Agnes Martin.
$80 Materials not included
Date: TBD