- This is a 3-session “on-loom” workshop where we will be learning about suitable yarns for warp and weft in tapestry weaving, as well as techniques.
Session 1
Participants will warp a Glimakra Freja tapestry loom, 15” by 17” with three different sized cotton seine twine warps, side by side. You will learn about putting in “the floor” and other warping information.
Weaving vertically, we will discuss weft considerations for each warp, including weft tension, bubbling, knots, bobbins vs. butterflies, the basics for plying, and what makes a good weft yarn for tapestry.
Session 2
The class will continue to weave the three warps vertically. We will be covering:
- “Hitching on and off”
- Meet and Separate
- Splicing
- Slits
- Winding a bobbin
- Finishing a tapestry
- Tapestry design and cartoon preparation
Session 3
Participants will create a simple design and a cartoon. They will warp their looms with the appropriate sized seine twine. We will have more discussion on the design process, finishing styles, and framed vs unframed, etc.
Dates: Fridays, September 18, 25 & October 2, 2026
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM
Tuition: $338.00 (credit card) includes use of loom, all materials and handouts
$325 (cash/check)
Email Beth to register to pay by cash/check
Looms are available for purchase
Minimum 3 students, Maximum 6 students