Starting in February 2020…….Small Group Weaving Classes at my Santa Monica Studio.
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
Winter Windows Scarf
$100 materials not included
Get loads of design bang with relatively little weaving effort with this gorgeous color and weave effect scarf. The pattern reflects on the varying light and shadows of the twilight urban landscape. Using 5 colors and a basic plain weave structure, an almost infinite number of color block combinations are achieved. The sample here is woven using bamboo fiber (lace weight) and silk (sewing thread weight) creating a smooth and soft drape. Yarn is available to purchase if needed.
The class starts on Saturday, March 21st, 10 am to 2 pm. And continues on Wednesday, March 25th 10 am to 12 noon.
Class size is limited. Please register below.
Honeycomb Heather
$100 materials not included
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.
Class starts Friday, April 17, 10 am - 2 pm. And continues on Friday April 24, 10 am - 12 noon
Class size is limited. Please register below.
Agnus Martin Scarf
$100 Materials not included
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.
Tuesday April 21, 2-6 pm
And Tuesday April 28, 2 - 4 pm
Class size is limited. Please register below.
General information about classes: BYOY - Bring your own yarn. We have a small selection of yarns for sale. Class size is limited to 4 people. Minimum of 2 sign-ups are needed for a class run. Loom rental is available for $30 per week. The Studio is conveniently located in the Santa Monica Mid City neighborhood. As it is a private residence the exact address, along with parking information, will be shared when you sign up for a class.
To register for a class, please complete the form below.
Once there are enough people signed up for a class to run, you will be contacted for payment to secure your place.