Sun, 10/02/2011 – 12:00pm – 1:30pm

$30.00

The phrase “front to back” denotes a way of warping the loom by sleying the reed first and then the heddles, followed by beaming.  There are lots of tips and tricks to make this method foolproof, yielding perfectly tensioned and accurate warps every time.

This is a ONE SESSION CLASS offered Sun, Oct 2nd, 12n-1:30pm.

What to Bring:

A computer with a microphone and speakers.  The class presentation includes Step-by-Step PowerPoint demonstration and discussion.

Fri, 09/23/2011 – 7:00pm – 8:30pm

$30.00

For those who are comfortable warping and weaving on an inkle loom take this next step with a 2:1 five thread pick-up technique.  We will explore simple diamond shapes, diagonal lines, and other options.  To weave – a – long, prewarp your loom using the draft here.

Using PowerPoint and Webcam presentations, participants will learn in one session, to read a 2:1 pick up draft, learn to pick up and drop off pattern threads.

Explore design options and ideas .

This is a ONE SESSION class being offered on 2 different dates:  Fri, Sept 23 @ 7pm Eastern time; and Thurs, Oct 6 @ 12n Eastern time.

What to Bring:

Please have the following on hand for this class:

• Webcam helpful though not required
• Pre-warped inkle loom with 3 Colors of 3/2 or 5/2 Cotton, draft below. The more contrast the colors have, the easier it will be to see the pattern threads on the ground warp (represented in black)  Odd numbered warps get a heddle, even numbered warps do not get a heddle.  To view the draft click here.
• A small belt shuttle, like a stick shuttle except with a more tapered edge along one side, pre-wound with weft.
• A sheet of graph paper and a couple of contrasting colored pencils ( like black and red)  Note: there are a number of sites that allow you to print a PDF of graph paper for free.

Recommended Experience: Advanced Beginner

To sign up for this class click here.

Thu, 09/22/2011 – 11:30am – 1:00pm

$30.00

The phrase “front to back” denotes a way of warping the loom by sleying the reed first and then the heddles, followed by beaming.  There are lots of tips and tricks to make this method foolproof, yielding perfectly tensioned and accurate warps every time.

This is a ONE SESSION CLASS offered on Thu, Sept 22 11:30am-1pm or Sun, Oct 2nd, 12n-1:30pm.

What to Bring:

A computer with a microphone and speakers.  The class presentation includes Step-by-step PowerPoint demonstration and discussion.

To sign up for this class, click here.

Wed, 09/21/2011 – 11:30am – 1:30pm

$35.00

Hold on to your seats, this is a whirlwind tour of creating great
garments from handwoven cloth.  Using PowerPoint we will cover:

• Sett, sampling and finishing the cloth
• Interfacings and support
• Making a muslin and what to look for
• Cutting the fabric and transferring marks
• Sewing basics including stay stitching
• Appropriate seam finishes for handwoven cloth

This is a ONE SESSION ONLY class  offered  Wed, Sept 21 11:30-1:30pm or Fri, Oct 28, 6:30-8:30pm.
Choose date and time in Sign up section.

 

This is a demonstration and discussion class.  Bring your questions, a computer with speakers and headphones.

To sign up for this class click here.

Sat, 08/06/2011 – 1:00pm – 2:30pm

$30.00

The phrase “front to back” denotes a way of warping the loom by sleying the reed first and then the heddles, followed by beaming.  There are lots of tips and tricks to make this method foolproof, yielding perfectly tensioned and accurate warps every time.

This is a ONE SESSION CLASS offered on three different dates.  Sat, Aug 6, 1-2:30pm; Thu, Sept 22 11:30am-1pm and Sun, Oct 2nd, 12n-1:30pm.

 

A computer with a microphone and speakers.  The class presentation includes Step-by-Step PowerPoint demonstration and discussion.

To register, click here…