2019 Rigid Heddle Weaving Classes
May 25th: Hemstitching and Lace
3-hour Workshop - $50.00
Learn how to hemstitch on your loom and weave lace
Skill level:
Advanced beginner weaver (can warp and complete basic weaving)
Materials:
2 yd warped loom 10" wide in solid color dk weight yarn on a 7.5 or 8 dent heddle
1 pickup stick or 9-14" straight knitting needle
Medium Tapestry needle (straight not bent tip)
1 stick shuttle loaded with warp yarn
Shop will provide cotton thread for hemstitching
June 15th: Tantalizing Textures
3-hour Workshop - $50.00
Learn to create texture with Rya fringe, Soumak knots and Pile Loop pickup.
Skill level:
Advanced beginner weaver (can warp and complete basic weaving)
Materials:
2 yd warped loom 10" wide in sport or dk weight yarn on a 7.5 or 8 dent heddle
Straight knitting needle (any sizes 13-19)
Bring any chunky or bulky weight yarns in colors that go well with your warp
Stick shuttle loaded with your warp yarn
August 17th: Overshot Chevron
2-hour Workshop - $35.00
Learn how to weave your first overshot in the Chevron pattern.
Skill level:
Advanced beginner weaver (can warp and complete basic weaving)
Materials:
2 yd warped loom 10" wide in dk weight yarn on a 7.5 or 8 dent heddle
Pickup stick or knitting needle
1 primary & 2 contrasting colors
2 or 3 stick shuttles
September 14th: Winter Trees
2-hour workshop - $35.00
Ready for more overshot? Learn to weave the Winter Trees pattern to make a beautiful holiday scarf.
Skill Level:
Advanced beginner weaver - know how to use pickup sticks
Materials:
2 yd warped loom 10" wide in dk weight yarn on a 7.5 or 8 dent heddle
Pickup stick or knitting needle
2 stick shuttles loaded with warp yarn and contrasting color
October 19th: Krokbragd Mug Rugs
4 hour class - $70.00
Learn how to thread and use 2 heddles and how read and weave Krokbragd patterns.
Skill Level:
Intermediate weaver (comfortable with all basic weaving techniques and using more than one color)
Materials:
2 yd warped loom 10" wide in dk weight cotton yarn on 7.5 or 8 dent heddle
2nd heddle in same dent size
3-4 stick shuttles
White and 3 contrasting colors of dk cotton yarns
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