Open Work Weaves - January 9, 2025 Online Class
Thursday 10:00 -4:00 CST
Registration Fee $30
Create lacy and open weaves using a plain weave setting on your rigid heddle or multi-shaft loom. You will warp your loom before class and learn how to create beautiful patterns that are only limited by your imagination!
This class is designed for beginners and more advanced weavers who are interested in learning techniques including open-work weaves, lace weaves or finger manipulated weaves. You will weave a sampler of these beautiful weaves on your loom.
REGISTER BY MAIL
Online Classes:This is an online, live Zoom class with a maximum of 8 students. You will receive instruction at the beginning of each day and then spend time during the day weaving a variety of samples. We will have check-ins during the day and share photos of your work in progress. Students can talk to the teacher, get answers to any questions, and talk with each other. A photo record of class samples will be provided.
Handouts and links will be emailed to students 2-3 days before the class begins.
Are you a current member of the Handweaver’s Guild of Peoria? Use the code word HGPGUILD for a 10% discount.
Additional Info
Warping Instructions:
Good yarns to use include 5/2 Perle Cotton, 3/2 Perle Cotton, 5/2 Rayon, wool or any other yarns that are strong (we will be pulling and twisting the yarns).
Have enough yarn on hand to weave at least a yard of fabric. Any color is fine but the yarn should be a solid color (not variegated).
Sett should be determined by the yarn manufacturer for plain weave. Contact Jennie if you are not sure.
The weave is based on plain weave, so those with multi-shaft looms should choose a pattern that will weave plain weave (either 1-2-3-4 or 1-2 is most common).
The warp should be at least 2 yards long and 8 inches wide, but may be wider and/or longer.