$60.00

No weaving experience necessary! The inkle loom is portable, easy to warp, easy to weave off, and makes beautiful warp face belts and bands. Daryl uses it to trim her garments. Every weaver should own one. Weaving along is optional but encouraged.
Through a PowerPoint and Webcam presentation, participants will learn in session one,
• to make heddles for the loom,
• follow a draft
• warp the inkle loom.
In session two, participants will
• learn proper techniques for weaving a tight even band with good selvedges
• learn finishing techniques like twist ply fringe
• Explore design options and ideas

• Webcam helpful though not required
• 3 Colors of 3/2 or 5/2 Cotton, at least 50 yards of each. The more contrast the colors have, the better. (Caution: If you use skeins of DMC perle cotton, please wind the skeins into balls before the class)
• Sturdy cord for heddles, carpet warp or 3 cord crochet cotton.
• Scissors
• Tape Measure
• Open sided inkle loom like the Schacht, Ashford (standard or Inklette), or Beka. Note: inkle looms with warp and cloth beams like the Gilmore and the Glimakra require specific equipment for warping and this class does not focus on beaming chain warps. If you with to use one of these looms, you will need to have your own warping equipment and be familiar with winding and beaming chained warps.
• A small belt shuttle, like a stick shuttle except with a more tapered edge along one side.