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4-End Blockweaves + Summer & Winter
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Instructor:
Jason Collingwood
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Fee: $425.00
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4-end blockweave (taquete), is an extremely versatile structure for rug weaving. Offering many of the design possibilities that are achievable in 3-end blockweave, it is none the less visually very different. The threading allows for plain weave and this means we can explore summer and winter in this class, opening up a whole new range of design options. Shaft switching in relation to this weave structure will be full explained. The class will include instruction on how to set up ones loom correctly for rug weaving. Twining at the beginning and end of the rug, darning in of the loose ends, use of the temple and many other invaluable tips for successful rug weaving. Each class concludes with a look at rug finishes, a few of the many finishes will be demonstrated. All looms will be pre-warped, just come and weave for 4 days. Class limited to 12.
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Schedule:
None scheduled at this time. Check back for future dates.
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Double Weave Blanket
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Instructor:
Thomas E. Knisely
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Fee: $340.00
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Q. What does a big beautiful luxurious blanket have in common with a narrow loom?
A. Double Weave.
Double weave is a clever technique that allows you to weave two separate layers of plain weave fabric at the same time on a 4 shaft loom. By carefully maintaining the treadling and shuttle direction you can close the one selvage creating a double width fabric. When you have finished weaving and open it up your blanket will be approximately twice the weaving width of your loom. If you have ever longed for one of those beautiful textured throws shown draped over the back of a chair in a magazine, this is your chance. During the class, students will learn the basic fundamentals of Double Weave and then warp a loom using our easy chain warp method. Materials are not provided for this class. A 10% discount is given for yarns purchased for use in this class or students may bring their own .
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Schedule: - February 24 to 27, 2011 (Thursday to Sunday), 9:00 to 4:30
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Mushroom Dyeing
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Instructor:
Susan Hopkins
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Fee: $325.00
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Susan dazzled us last year at our spinning seminar by dyeing beautiful colored yarns using mushrooms as the dye source. This fall Susan will be teaching a workshop on the secrets of this rather mysterious source of yellow, purple, red, and teal green dye. Fall is a terrific time to look for mushrooms, so during this four day workshop we will take a field trip to Michaux State Forest to look for different types of mushrooms. Susan will help to identify the types discovered. She will also provide us with numerous types of mushrooms for use in the class. Monday afternoon we will get started dyeing and should expect to get lots of samples on 2 types of wool yarns. There will be a slide show and talk on the International Fungi-Fibre Symposium activities if time and interest allow. Susan has traveled extensively in this country and northern Europe gathering information on mushrooms. Most of the four days will be devoted to dyeing. Be assured that you do not need any previous knowledge about funguses (mushrooms). Susan along with her cousin and assistant Nancy Parker a mushroom expert and mushroom stalker will be happy to answer your questions. Class limited to 10.
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Schedule: - October 18 to 21; , 2010 (Monday to Thursday), 9:00 to 4:00
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Shadow Weave
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Instructor:
Thomas E. Knisely
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Fee: $395.00
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Shadow Weave, like Log Cabin, is woven with alternating light and dark warp ends that interlace with alternating light and dark weft threads. The structure is basically plainweave which creates pattern blocks and sometimes weaves tiny skips where the blocks meet. Throughout this four day workshop you will learn two different methods to thread and weave Shadow Weave. There will be thirteen different prewarped patterns on 4 and 8 shaft looms using 8/2 cotton and cotolin for guaranteed absorbancy. Students will move from loom to loom and weave in a round robin format giving them the opportunity to go home with thirteen towels and a better understanding of Shadow Weave. Class limited to 6.
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Schedule: - December 2 to 5, 2010 (Thursday to Sunday), 9:00 to 4:30
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Tapestry for Artists
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Instructor:
Andrea Miller Theisson
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Fee: $295.00
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Due to popular demand, we are expanding this to include some hands-on weaving, which will be introductory and emphasizing understanding, rather than mastering, techniques or a finished work of art. A small frame-loom will be included. How to develop your art into another dimension! This is not your average crafts course! NO weaving experience required! Love color, texture, shapes? For the professional or aspiring artist, Andrea will guide you through the historical tradition and adaptation process of inspired fiber art and the tapestry as medium. Many famous artists planned on tapestry-versions of their designs or paintingsÉa logical and practical extension of living with fine artÉhistorically, only weaversÕguilds executed these tapestries but many artists became hooked on the process themselves!
Understand how to translate your art into a new medium. Learn more about the dynamics and possibilities. Bring your imagination, sketches, graph paper, past work-images, and enjoy a high-powered exchange of ideas and inspiration, resources and practical considerations. You will be prepared to take your art to a new level!Class limited to 8.
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Schedule:
None scheduled at this time. Check back for future dates.
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Tapestry, Tactics & Tangents!
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Instructor:
Andrea Miller Theisson
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Fee: $295.00
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Tapestry is one of the most versatile, yet traditional techniques for the weaver who loves color, shapes, textures and images. All the basics will be taught, with a sampler-type format and resources for lots of inspiration! Slits, rya knots, wedges, curves, finishes and troubleshooting will be covered - Scandinavian to Middle Eastern....classical to contemporary! A painterly approach is enjoyed by this experienced instructor, but all types of design are explained. Yarns available at Mannings store, some materials provided, or bring your own good, heavy, tighter-twist scraps! a great way to use up those odds & ends, and to bring a more spontaneous mood to your weaving! This course is a good introduction, or a fascinating portal into creative possibilities for the experienced....this could lead to any weft-faced application - rugs, hangings, pillow covers. a wonderful lap-sized hardwood frame-loom is yours to take home - your sampler can hang as is, or you can finish it off to allow for more tapestries to come...
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Schedule:
None scheduled at this time. Check back for future dates.
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Towels Vol 1 - Twill Weaves
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Instructor:
Thomas E. Knisely
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Fee: $395.00
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This is the first in the series of classes called Towels, Vol 1, 2, 3, & 4. The thought behind these classes is to incorporate ways for students to learn more about weave structures and patterning along with projects that everyone loves to weave and use. The first class Towels Vol 1 - The Twills, will explore twills and twill variations. The other classes are Towels, Vol 2 - Checks, stripes and plaids, Vol 3 - Lace and lacey type Weaves, Vol 4 - Miscellaneous Weaves. Be sure to check the class schedule and over the next several years you could end up with 3 to 4 dozen interesting and educational towels.
The first in a series of towel classes, Towels Vol. 1 - The Twills, will explore twills and twill variations. We will have a dozen warps set up to weave. You will learn about straight twill, point twill, rosepath, M’s & W’s, turned twills, undulating twills, herringbone, broken twill and twills on 4 and 8 shaft looms. During the 4 day class students will weave in a round robin format so that at the end of the class you should have 12 different towels to take home and finish. You’ll also have an opportunity to try different types and sizes of thread.
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Schedule:
None scheduled at this time. Check back for future dates.
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Towels Vol 2 - Plain Weaves
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Instructor:
Thomas E. Knisely
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Fee: $395.00
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Here is the second part of a four volume series exploring different ways of patterning textiles. What could be better than weaving and studying through a useful project like towels. Plain Weave is often looked at as the least versatile or interesting way of weaving fabric. It’s called after all plain weave. Its been my observation that, when given a limited number of shafts to use, weavers are forced to think of ingenious ways to pattern using only a tabby weave. During this workshop you will have the opportunity to weave 13 different towels on prewarped looms going from loom to loom in a round robin format. We will explore the different way of designing stripes and checks. You will sample Log Cabin several different ways, and learn about shadow weaves and color & weave effects. There will be towels with textured yarns, clasped and twisted wefts and inlay techniques in both warp and weft. We will also look at basket weave and its numerous variations and talk about spacing and setts as a way of weaving interesting towels in plain weave.
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Schedule:
None scheduled at this time. Check back for future dates.
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Towels Vol 3 - Lace Weaves
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Instructor:
Thomas E. Knisely
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Fee: $395.00
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Nothing is nicer to use or give as a gift than a handwoven towel. Combining absorbent threads with a decorative lace pattern is surely a winning hand towel for any kitchen or bath. Lace is the third towel class in the series of four. In this class you will learn the differences between Spot Bronson and Lace Bronson, Huck Lace and Canvas Weave as well as weave examples of Swedish Lace and learn how to treadle for lacy effects on non-traditional lace structures. Each student will weave their way through 13 pre-warped looms and return home with a stack of beautiful towels. Whether you’re weaving your way through the whole series of towels or just coming for the first time you’ll go home with a greater knowledge of lace weaves.
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Schedule: - March 30 to April 2, 2011 (Wednesday to Saturday), 9:00 to 4:30
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Towels Vol 4 - Texture
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Instructor:
Thomas E. Knisely
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Fee: $395.00
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20 to 23, 2010 Inst. Thomas Knisely
Towels IV is the last in a series of Towel classes designed to teach you
about weave structures while weaving a useful project. Towels IV is designed
with the textured surface in mind. Students will weave towels in round robin
format. The structures covered in this class will be satin, waffle, MÕs & OÕ
s Honeycomb, Crepe, Tricot and others that place an emphasis on textured
surfaces. An explanation of each structure and how they work and differ from
one another will be covered. Open studio time each evening allows time for
you to finish 13 beautiful towels in the four days. Class limited to 10
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Schedule: - September 20 to 23, 2010 (Monday to Thursday), 9:00 to 4:30
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