| Gary Olds |
| ...art of mine |
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| Tuition rates vary based on class size. Inquire about private or group instruction by visiting the Contact page. |
Basic Weaving Class
Become a weaver! This class is designed for
new weavers of weavers who have been
away for a while and need a basic refresher.
Instruction covers types of looms, loom
construction, vocabulary, accessories, and a
review of basic weave structures.
Students will learn the techniques of
determining warp and weft requirements,
measuring warp, threading (warping or
dressing) the loom, weaving fabric, and
finishing the fabric using hem stitching. By the
end of class students will have woven a
complete set of rag rug coasters.
All steps in this class can be directly applied
to larger projects and prepare the students for
more advanced weave structures using finer
threads.
Twill Weaving Class
Build of experiences of the Basic Weaving
Class. Students of this class will study a
variety of weave structures using a multi-shaft
loom, learn to read and create a weaving draft
(pattern), measure a striped warp, warp a
multi-shaft loom, and weave a twill scarf
sampler.
Specific skills learned include use of a
floating selvage, identification of common twill
patterns, two-shuttle weaving, twisted fringe,
and warp thread repair.
Previous weaving experience is required.
Time outside of class will be required to
complete the class project. All supply
materials will be provided.
Atwater-Bronson Lace, Block
Weave Class
Moving on to more advanced weaving this
class is designed to take the basic weaver
into the realm of "block weave' structures.
Students will study the reading and creating
of block weave drafts and create a block
weave sampler of their own design in the
Atwater-Bronson Lace structure using fine
threads.
Previous weaving experience is required up
through Twill weaves. Time outside of class
will be required to complete the class project.
Students will purchase their own warp and
weft supplies.
Overshot Weaving Class
Overshot weave is a favorite of handweavers
because of complex designs created using
multi-shaft looms. Become more familiar with
basic block theory, explore different threading
variations for traditional and not-so-traditional
overshot results.
Students at this level of weaving will review
the process of reading a creating a weaving
draft and study the "oversshot' weave
structures. Students will create an overshot
weave sampler of their own design using fine
thread and multiple shuttles.
Previous weaving experience is required up
through Atwater-Bronson Lace/Block Weave
is required. Time outside of class will be
required to complete the class project.
Students will select and purchase their own
warp and weft supplies.
Become a weaver! This class is designed for
new weavers of weavers who have been
away for a while and need a basic refresher.
Instruction covers types of looms, loom
construction, vocabulary, accessories, and a
review of basic weave structures.
Students will learn the techniques of
determining warp and weft requirements,
measuring warp, threading (warping or
dressing) the loom, weaving fabric, and
finishing the fabric using hem stitching. By the
end of class students will have woven a
complete set of rag rug coasters.
All steps in this class can be directly applied
to larger projects and prepare the students for
more advanced weave structures using finer
threads.
Twill Weaving Class
Build of experiences of the Basic Weaving
Class. Students of this class will study a
variety of weave structures using a multi-shaft
loom, learn to read and create a weaving draft
(pattern), measure a striped warp, warp a
multi-shaft loom, and weave a twill scarf
sampler.
Specific skills learned include use of a
floating selvage, identification of common twill
patterns, two-shuttle weaving, twisted fringe,
and warp thread repair.
Previous weaving experience is required.
Time outside of class will be required to
complete the class project. All supply
materials will be provided.
Atwater-Bronson Lace, Block
Weave Class
Moving on to more advanced weaving this
class is designed to take the basic weaver
into the realm of "block weave' structures.
Students will study the reading and creating
of block weave drafts and create a block
weave sampler of their own design in the
Atwater-Bronson Lace structure using fine
threads.
Previous weaving experience is required up
through Twill weaves. Time outside of class
will be required to complete the class project.
Students will purchase their own warp and
weft supplies.
Overshot Weaving Class
Overshot weave is a favorite of handweavers
because of complex designs created using
multi-shaft looms. Become more familiar with
basic block theory, explore different threading
variations for traditional and not-so-traditional
overshot results.
Students at this level of weaving will review
the process of reading a creating a weaving
draft and study the "oversshot' weave
structures. Students will create an overshot
weave sampler of their own design using fine
thread and multiple shuttles.
Previous weaving experience is required up
through Atwater-Bronson Lace/Block Weave
is required. Time outside of class will be
required to complete the class project.
Students will select and purchase their own
warp and weft supplies.
| Are you a former student with a weaving question? Ask your question here. |
| To see short video clips of the weaving process click here. |