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.

TRANSPARENT TAPESTRIES

Nov. 14-15 (Sat.-Sun.) 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 2 days

In this class, we will be creating designs on plain weave fabric using inlaid supplemental wefts. This technique is a bit faster than traditional tapestry and creates a lightweight ground cloth with individual forms woven within. Use up your oddments and have fun with color! We recommend that you bring your own loom, but you may also rent one from us. By Bea Bonanno.

SIGN UP FOR LOOM RENTAL AND PRE-THREADING HERE ($30)

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
• Use any fiber for warp yarn as long as it is equivalent to 8/4 carpet warp
• Ground weft yarn nees to be same as warp yarn.
• Bring stash yarn of any other yarn weights or scraps of roving
• 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.