This class will focus on the details of dressing a loom. Using a 15” table loom, students will complete all steps necessary to weave using a multi-harness/shaft loom. This includes; winding a warp, dressing the loom using a front to back method, sleying the reed, threading heddles, securing the warp to the loom, winding on the warp, and weaving. Use one of our looms or bring your own table loom with a minimum of four shafts.

PROJECT: While weaving a 12 x 30” piece of cotton fabric, students will learn how to:

• wind the warp using 4/8 cotton in neutrals either a warping board or warping mill

• dress the loom using a front to back method

• wind on the warp, how to get consistent tension and why that is one of the most important aspects of weaving

• warp will be threaded in a straight draw pattern, giving students the option to weave both plain weave and various twill patterns

• weaving techniques for consistency

• on hand will be a variety of weft fibres to customize your cloth

PREREQUISITE: None!  This is an intro class, no experience necessary.

NOTE: The set up of a loom requires many hours. Students in this class will not being weaving until late Saturday or early Sunday. All materials provided.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Due to very small class sizes, we are unable to offer refunds on workshops. If for any reason you are unable to attend, you can send someone in your place. Any classes cancelled by us due to low registration or health mandates will have the option for a refund or transfer to future date.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before class start time. Class end time may vary.