We have now opened this workshop up to absolute beginners, no prior experience needed! Students will receive help to design and weave a project from start to finish, so this is your chance to stretch your skills with guidance and support! The teacher will encourage students to try something new to them; a new yarn, a new structure, a new type of project. In the past, students have tackled lace weaves, overshot, twills, turned taquette and double weave among other structures.
You might weave a scarf, table linens or a wall hanging. Students will be in touch with the teacher ahead of class to do some project planning and help with ordering yarns. There will be 4 and 8 shaft looms available.
Students will supply their project yarns.
This class is 7 sessions and meets on Thursdays from 11am – 2:30pm, at the Guild House.
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, & 14
Instructor Bio
Nancy Shiffrin has a BA in studio art, with a concentration in Pottery. In the mid 1980’s she discovered weaving, and has been exploring the many dimensions of fiber ever since. Over the years she has explored embroidery, dyeing, knotting, quilting and surface design, but always returns to weaving which feels integral to her identity.
In 1992 she received a Certificate of Excellence in Handweaving, Master Level from the Handweaver’s Guild of America. She enjoys many types of weaving, but has concentrated on weaving complex weaves with a computer assisted loom. Over the years she has taught all levels of Handweaving to children and adults, from beginners through advanced. She loves teaching new weavers, and through them is constantly exposed to the delight of discovery.
Thank you for your interest in this workshop. However, this workshop is full. To be added to the waitlist, please complete the survey found HERE.
After completing the required sections of the survey you will be added to the waitlist and someone will be in touch with you if a spot opens up.