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

LINEN AND SILK? HUCK YEAH!

April 18-20 (Sat.-Mon.) 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 3 days

Learn how to feel comfortable working with a linen warp. In this class we will use linen and silk to create a beautiful scarf that features a row of huck lace squares. Linen is often called the unforgiving yarn. This class is aimed at getting weavers to feel empowered to work with linen as warp by providing guidance, tips and strategies specifically for this intimidating fiber. you will use 2/9 French Linen at 24 epi in the warp and 20/2 silk in the weft in 2 contrasting colors. Your scarf will be approximately 8" x 72." You are welcome to bring your own 4-harness loom with a 12-dent reed. If you plan to bring your own loom, include a note in the box the size. By Olivia Mills.

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. We will remove the shipping fee and apply your class discount.

Class supply list:

• One tube of 2/9 French Linen.
• One skein of Kiku 20/2 silk.
• One boat shuttle and bobbin
• Scissors and tape measure

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.