The weaving class listed below is designed for those who have threaded a rigid heddle loom or a 4-harness loom, can follow a draft and weave independently.

COLOR GRADIENT & BLENDING TECHNIQUES FOR TAPESTRY WEAVING

Dec. 12-13 (Sat.-Sun.) 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 2 days

Creating color gradients and blending colors create depth and other painterly effects in a tapestry. In this class, you will work with 6-8 colors of EPiC wool yarn and learn how to create gradient shifts and apply various blending techniques on your tapestry. Bring your own pre-threaded loom or sign up to rent one of ours. By Bea Bonanno.

SIGN UP FOR LOOM RENTAL AND PRE-THREADING HERE ($30) (or bring your own loom, following the threading instructions below)

Please purchase your class supplies before the first day of class. You can order it online. Just be sure to include a message that we should hold the yarn at the store to pick up during class.

Class supply list:

• Frame, rigid heddle or 2-or more harness loom that is at least 7" wide. It must be assembled and in good working condition.
• 10-dent heddle or reed
• 8/4 carpet warp or equivalent
• 6-7 colors of EPIC wool (4.50 each).
• Boat shuttle and bobbin or flat or stick shuttle
• Tapestry beater
• Large eye tapestry needles (metal or plastic)

THREADING INSTRUCTIONS: Please bring a fully assembled loom in good working condition with a 10-dent heddle or reed. Using 8/4 carpet warp or equivalent yarn (color doesn't matter), measure a warp that is 1.5-2 yards long for 70 ends. Thread your loom one end per slot and hole (about 7" wide). On a harness loom, thread for tabby. Tie-on and wind the warp onto the back beam using warping sticks, heavy paper or corrogated cardboard.

PARKING: The parking garage is located at 927 New Hampshire Street. Top level parking is free. Level 2 parking is $2.00 to park 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Street level and basement level parking is limited to 2 hours. Pay stations are located at each stairwell on the street level. Sunday parking is free downtown.