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

Form and Fiber

September 6-7 (Sat.-Sun.) 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 2 days

If the many different weaving yarns and their blends make you unsure of what yarns to use for a project, this class is for you. We will help you explore the characteristics of cotton, linen, wool, alpaca, bamboo, Tencel, silk, and their many blends so you can make good choices when planning projects. We will have looms threaded with different yarns and you will weave samples of plain weave and twill at each. After the workshop, you will wash a sample of each fiber type to see how wet finishing affects the feel, drape, and size. You will assemble a comprehensive notebook that will be a useful reference manual. By Susan Bateman.

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:

• Looms will be dressed for weaving in round-robin style. Yarn and bobbins are provided. Bring a boat shuttle that can accomodate a 4" bobbin.
• Good scissors

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.