This is a good foundation course for the beginning student to learn how to warp the loom, understand basic weaving theory and techniques learn to read a pattern and beginning pattern drafting. During the course the students will weave a twill sampler and either a scarf or set of four placemats. Knowledge from this course will enable students to continue their study of weaving. Students should bring a 3-ring 2-inch binder for the 170+ page learning packet. 
 
Tuition: $ 440.00* includes 27-hours of instruction, use of the studio to work on weaving between classes (this is a requirement that students spend a minimum of 3-4 hours of  time in the studio between classes doing homework or use a table loom that can be taken home between classes to do homework), learning packet, yarns for Twill sampler.
*Second project yarns are additional.
No refund for missed classes.
Limited to 4 students per session.
 
NOTE: the Studio has a no shoe and no bare feet policy – please bring slippers or socks to wear in class
There will be two sessions of the class offered on Thursday  evenings from 6 – 9 pm and Friday mornings from 10:00 am – 1: 00 pm. If you need to miss a class you are welcome to come to the other session to make up a missed class. You may bring your dinner/lunch to eat at the studio. 
 
Friday evening, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm from January 19 - March 22, 2024 (10 weeks)
maximum of 4 students will be in each session due to space in the studio with other students working.
 
If taking a week day class does not fit your schedule you may sign up for OPEN STUDIO and learn on your own schedule and at your own pace, either during the week or on the weekend. Lectures will be an additional charge.
Class 1 – 
1. Introduction
2. Lecture on parts of the loom and terms
3. Wind warp for twill sampler
 
Class 2 – 
1. Lecture: Planning and designing a project
           a. Warp calculations
           b. Weft calculations
2. Begin threading loom
           Reed
           Heddles
 
HOMEWORK: finish threading heddles
                       
Class 3 – 
1.  Complete threading loom
2   Begin weaving
          Watch draw-in (max. 1”)
          Watch ppi
 
HOMEWORK: weave patterns 1 through 9
                       
Class 4 – 
1.  Check weaving
2.   Lecture: Pattern drafting and Drawdowns
         discuss computer programs
         part of draft
         3 types of looms  - why it is important
3.  Complete weaving sampler and play with 
     remainder of the warp
 
Class 5 – 
Lecture: Fringes and Fulling Cotton
Overhand knots
Twisted
Knot series
2.  Design Scarf or Placemats (2nd project)
 
Class 6 – 
Lecture: To Wind A Warp – take notes on process
Wind warp for  second project
 
Class 7 – 
Lecture: To Thread a loom
2.  Thread loom for Project
 
Class 8 – 
    1. Complete threading loom
2. Begin Weaving 
 
Class 9 – class ends
Weave project
 
If you have not completed project by the end of the class you may sign up for Open Studio for the next month to complete.