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

HAND MANIPULATED LACE TECHNIQUES ON A RIGID HEDDLE LOOM

July 26 (Sun.) 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 1 day

Leno, Brooks Bouquet, Danish Medallions and Spanish Lace are all hand manipulated lace techniques that are easily done on a rigid heddle loom. You will bring your rigid heddle loom dressed in our 4/2 Ad Astra cotton and learn how to weave all 4 techniques. You will have enough warp on your loom to weave a scarf in whichever lace weave you choose. These hand-controlled techniques are slow and precise but are a fantastic skill to have in your weaving tool kit and can be used to dress up any project as an accent, border, or entire cloth. Materials not included. By Olivia Mills.

Purchase your project yarn online and have your loom dressed and ready to go before class begins.

Class supply list:

• One cone of Ad Astra organic cotton will be used as your warp and weft yarn.
• Your rigid heddle loom needs to be fully assembled and in good working condition and at least 8" wide with a 12.5- or 12-dent heddle.
• One flat or stick shuttle that is at least 8-10".
• Crochet hook US D (3.25 mm) or smaller
• 10-12" pick up stick
• Scissors
• Tape measure

Threading instructions to be completed before class starts: Measure a 108" (3 yards) long warp and thread 100 ends into your heddle 1 slot, 1 hole. Tie-on to the back beam and wind the warp using heavy paper or warping sticks. Tie-on and tension at the front beam.

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.