Beginning Floor Loom Weaving
Type: Technique
Length: 8 hours
Instructor: Staff
Class Fee: $80
CLASS MEETS FOR TWO SESSIONS
Saturday June 10th & Saturday June 17th
Description:
This is a great class to learn the art of weaving or sharpen your skills at the loom. Participants will get an introduction to weaving language and project planning, including a Project Planning Worksheet. Before warping the loom, participants will learn how to calculate how much yarn is needed for a project. Then they will learn how to tie their warp, warp the loom, and use basic weaving tools to weave tabby, twill, and variations on twill patterns.
Participants need to purchase or bring the following supplies when they come to class:
(Please arrive a few minutes early to purchase your materials.)
Measuring tape
Warp and weft yarn for the project
This project requires two skeins of Cascade Ultra Pima yarn, one for the warp and one for the weft.
Yarn can be purchased at the first class.
Participants may also bring the following supplies to class:
Pen and paper for notes
Calculator
Scissors
Please register for all classes at least 24 hours in advance.
Unless specified, materials are not included in the cost of class.