This beginner-friendly workshop will take you through all of the necessary steps to design and create your own handwoven scarf or table runner.
Session 1: Students will be introduced to the different parts of a loom and how they work, various fiber types and their suitability for different uses, yarn set and how it affects drape, and how to calculate the amount of yarn needed for a project.
Then you will prepare the materials and dress the loom. This includes measuring out the warp, threading the heddles and the reed, winding the yarn onto the loom, adjusting the tension and beginning to weave.
Session 2: Students will weave and complete their projects.The instructor will cover how to wind and throw a shuttle, advance the warp, add more weft, fix a broken warp thread, maintain an even weaving beat, keep neat selvedges and finish the fabric. Students will leave with a completed project!
Appropriate for Beginner skill levels. No prior experience is required. Previous students are also encouraged to register if they would like to continue learning, practicing, and advancing their weaving skills. All materials, tools and equipment will be provided. Please bring lunch and water bottle, a notebook and pen for taking notes, and wear clothing that allows ease of movement.
