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Event Series Event Series: Learn to Weave on a 4 shaft loom.
Nov 9

Learn to Weave on a 4 shaft loom

November 9, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Melissa Terrels will lead you while you make a weaving sampler of various weave structures from start to finish under her guidance as an experienced instructor on a 4 harness, 6 treadle floor loom.

Beginners will make a sampler using cotton yarn belonging to the guild.

In this 6 session class, students will be taught:

  • How to calculate and wind a warp
  • How to put the warp on the loom (dress the loom)
  • What the many different parts of a floor loom are and the weaving terminology that goes with it
  • What kind of yarn is good for warp and weft
  • All the different weaving tools needed (and desired!) to weave
  • How to weave many structures and designs
  • How to read basic weaving drafts
  • Tips, tricks and troubleshooting
  • And finishing techniques

This is a deep dive into beginning weaving and will a solid foundation to go out into the world and weave on your own! Of course, a membership in the guild will also help with that.

Class dates are weekly (6 weeks):

October 30, November  2, 6, 9, 13, & 16.  6:30 – 9:00 pm. Students will have the opportunity to stay later if needed to complete their weaving.

$350 Member fee

$395 Non-member fee

Details

Date:
November 9, 2023
Time:
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Venue

Guild House
3705 Main Street
Manayunk,PA19127United States
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