WEAVING REVIEW
2 Sessions $50
Tuesday, January 10 & 24, 7-9:30pm
Judy Steinkoenig,
instructor
Start the New Year by dusting off that loom and
getting creative. We’ll review warping, figuring
yarn requirements and drafting. This is a brief
review of BEGINNING 4 SHAFT WEAVING. You will be
given ideas for projects and the assurance that
you are ready to go out and weave those rugs, scarves,
vest, shawls and whatever else might come to mind.
BEGINNING 4 SHAFT WEAVING SKILLS REQUIRED. USE OF
A 4 SHAFT LOOM REQUIRED.
BEGINNING 4 SHAFT WEAVING
8 Sessions $160
Begins Sunday, January 22, 1-3:30pm, 1st class will
be from 1-5pm
No class February 19
Judy Steinkoenig,
instructor
Become a weaver! Learn how to use a shaft loom to
create fabrics and projects you've only dreamed
of. In addition to warping, reading drafts and figuring
yarn requirements, we'll explore pattern weaves
such as lace, summer and winter and overshot. The
emphasis is on fun and the possibilities are endless.
This is the beginning. Expect at least four or five
hours of homework per week in this class. USE OF
OUR LOOM PROVIDED.
TAPESTRY WEAVING
2 Sessions $80
Saturday, January 28 & February 11, 1-4pm
David Johnson, instructor
In this two day workshop students will warp and
weave tapestries using plain and soumak techniques.
Day one covers warping and weaving, and day two
focuses on ideas and design. Students will keep
the looms to allow them to finish their weaving.
At a time determined by the class, there will be
a potluck and review to talk about the finished
pieces. ALL LEVELS WELCOME. LOOM AND SOME YARNS
PROVIDED.
DYE AND WEAVE A COLLAPSE
SCARF
2 Days $125
Saturday, February 4 & Sunday, February 5, 9-5pm
Betsy Blumenthal,
instructor
Hand painted handwoven “collapse” scarf.
For 2 shaft, 4 shaft or 8 shaft looms: It’s
fun and easy to create your own high fashion ‘collapse”
scarf. Class covers 4 different “collapse”
weave structures. On day 1 we will hand paint the
warps for a 2 yard scarf, and thread our looms.
On day 2, we will weave the scarf. Warping instructions
and the “collapse” overtwist weft will
be provided. ADVANCED BEGINNING 4 SHAFT WEAVING
SKILLS REQUIRED, INCLUDING WARPING AND WEAVING WITH
A BOAT SHUTTLE. NO PREGNANT WOMEN PLEASE.
BEGINNING RAG WEAVING
4 Sessions $105
Begins Sunday, February 5, 1-3:30pm, no class February
19
Gail Madden, instructor
Recycle those old clothes and sheets or start with
new fabric! Learn the techniques needed to create
beautiful and practical rag rugs and place mats.
Learn time saving tips and various weave structures
as well as color and design for rag weaving. BEGINNING
4 SHAFT WEAVING SKILLS REQUIRED. USE OF A 4 SHAFT
LOOM REQUIRED.
TASTE OF 4 SHAFT WEAVING
2 Days $125
Monday, February 6 & Tuesday, February 7, 9-5pm
Judy Steinkoenig,
instructor
During this introductory four shaft weaving class,
you will warp the loom twice. You’ll weave
a sample and design and weave a finished piece to
take home. USE OF OUR LOOM PROVIDED.
WEAVE A SCARF
1 Day $80
Sunday, February 12, 10-5pm
Sara Goldenberg-White,
instructor
If you’ve wanted to try weaving, but haven’t
had the time, this all-day class is for you. Using
a rigid heddle loom, students will experience all
the steps of weaving a scarf from start to finish.
Warping, weaving and finishing will be covered,
along with basic weaving techniques. By the end
of the class, students should have a good idea about
what weaving is all about - and go home with a finished
project! USE OF OUR RIGID HEDDLE LOOM AND SUPPLIES
ARE INCLUDED.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT A LOT
4 Sessions $70
Begins Wednesday, February 15, 10-12noon
Judy Steinkoenig,
instructor
Curious about other weave structures? Unsure how
block designs work? Together we’ll study and
explore common and not so common weaves. Join the
fun in expanding your weaving knowledge. BEGINNING
4 SHAFT WEAVING SKILLS REQUIRED. USE OF A 4 SHAFT
LOOM REQUIRED.
WEAVE A CROSSOVER SCARF
2 Sessions $95
Thursday, February 23, 10-4pm & Friday, February
24, 10-2pm
Sally Kuhn, instructor
Learn this fascinating technique while weaving a
scarf of fabulous Tencel. Students will select,
wind, thread and weave the entire scarf in class
using our Wolf Pup looms. BEGINNING 4 SHAFT WEAVING
SKILLS REQUIRED. ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.
WEAVE A BAG IN A DAY
1 Day $80
Saturday, March 3, 10-5pm
Sara Goldenberg-White,
instructor
Learn how to do double weave on the rigid heddle
loom while creating a fun functional bag. This class
will go over how to wind a warp on a warping board
and set up your rigid heddle loom for double weave
as well as how to weave two layers of cloth at once!
If you have your own loom, bring it with you, if
not, one will be provided (we will use 10 dent reeds).
BEGINNING RIGID HEDDLE WEAVING SKILLS REQUIRED.
YARNS PROVIDED.
PICK ME UP: EASY-AS-PIE
PICKUP PATTERNS FOR THE RIGID HEDDLE LOOM
1 Day $50
Sunday, March 11, 10-3pm
Sara Goldenberg-White,
instructor
Now that you’ve got plain weave down on the
rigid heddle loom, it’s time to spice things
up with pick-up patterns. Using a pick-up stick
on the rigid heddle loom is easier than you think
and you’ll soon appreciate how powerful this
little tool can be. We’ll spend the morning
creating weft floats and the afternoon warp floats—and
then put it all together to weave both in the same
fabric with just one pick-up stick. Whether it’s
honeycomb, krokbragd or lace, you can weave all
of these patterns on your rigid heddle loom—and
have a blast doing it. BEGINNING RIGID HEDDLE WEAVING
SKILLS REQUIRED.
USE OF A RIGID HEDDLE LOOM REQUIRED.
INKLE WEAVING
2 Sessions $65
Sunday, March 11 & 18, 1-4pm
Sally Kuhn, instructor
Inkle weaving is simple, portable and fun. Learn
the basics of warping and weaving on an inkle loom.
We’ll make two different projects, one of
your own design. ALL LEVELS WELCOME. USE OF OUR
LOOM AND MATERIALS PROVIDED.
DOUBLEWEAVE
1 Day $55
Tuesday, March 13, 9-4pm
Judy Steinkoenig,
instructor
Want to weave a blanket 45 inches wide, but your
loom is only 25 inches? Would you like to weave
a vest and not sew a seam or weave your name or
draw a picture on the loom without using tapestry?
If "yes" is your answer, then come try
doubleweave. BEGINNING 4 SHAFT WEAVING SKILLS REQUIRED.
USE OF A 4 SHAFT PORTABLE LOOM REQUIRED.