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 24-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.
Thursdays, April 3 - June 5, 2025
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Minimum of 2 students; maximum of 4 students
You may bring your dinner to eat at the studio.
NOTE: The Studio has a no shoe and no bare feet policy – please bring slippers or socks to wear in class.
Class 1:
- Introduction
- Lecture on parts of the loom and terms
- Wind warp for twill sampler
Class 2:
- Lecture: Planning and designing a project. Warp calculations and weft calculations
- Begin threading loom - reed and heddles
HOMEWORK: finish threading heddles
Class 3:
- Complete threading loom
- Begin weaving
- Watch draw-in (max. 1”)
- Watch ppi
HOMEWORK: Weave patterns 1 through 9
Class 4:
- Check weaving
- Lecture: Pattern Drafting and Drawdowns - Discuss computer programs, parts of the draft, three types of looms - why it is important
- Complete weaving sampler and play with remainder of the warp
Class 5:
- Lecture: Fringes and Fulling Cotton
Overhand knots
Twisted
Knot series
- 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
- Thread loom for Project
Class 8:
- Complete threading loom
- Begin Weaving
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.