Familiarize yourself with the magic of double width weaving! Double your looms’ width capability by weaving two layers at once. With a four shaft loom you can select two shafts for the top layer and the other two shafts for the bottom layer. In this workshop, each blanket is 25 inches on the loom, and when taken off the loom will unfold to be 50 inches.

This class offers the choice of one of four distinct designs.

The Robyn Blanket - an assymetrical striped design in warm fall colours, and a classic camp blanket in plaid.

The Camp Blanket - a plaid in classic camp gear colours; navy, red, green, black and yellow.

The Bauhaus Blanket - In yellow, grey and cream. This design was inspired by the iconic weavers of the Bauhaus.

The Grid Blanket - A timeless grid design in light and dark grey.

All materials included. The loom will be dressed and ready for weaving.

INSTRUCTOR: Fern

PROJECT: Weave a wool plain weave blanket approximately 50 x 68” (before washing) using the double width technique. Students will learn:

• to plan weaving drafts for four shaft double width

• to plan a project for double width

• to adjust sett for double width

• to twist fringes and fix skips

• to wet finish a blanket to increase it’s softness and drape

• to calculate shrinkage for future projects of the same structure and fibre

PREREQUISITE: This class is suitable for both beginner and intermediate weavers. The Bauhaus design can be simplified to accommodate new weavers.

NOTE: Some homework is required.

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.