BW 201 Keep Weaving: Weave a Twill Striped Towel

Dates: Tuesday, June 18 & Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm both days. Ticket: $150. Instructor: Joy Thaler and JoAnn Loftus. Materials fee: varies depending on fiber selected. Packet Fee: $10. Skills Needed: Beginner with some weaving experience.Prerequisite: BW 101 Learn to Weave Class OR Some weaving experience OR Returning to weaving and would like a refresher. Class Limit: 4.

Take the next step in your weaving adventure by learning about twill patterns. In this class students will weave striped fingertip towels using a straight draw twill and a rosepath twill threading. Under the guidance of the instructor, students will wind a multi-color warp and dress and thread a loom. Students will build on their knowledge of reading and interpreting drafts and will learn more about various weave structures.

This class is for those who have taken BW 101 Learn to Weave, or for those with some weaving experience. It is also a good refresher for those who haven’t woven for a while and would like to get back in to the craft.

(PLEASE NOTE: An optional 3rd day may be offered at the discretion of the instructor to allow students more time to practice and play. This would be at an additional cost. The day, time and fee TBD during the scheduled class time. Please contact the instructor directly for more details.)

Fibers/materials for this class will be provided by the instructor. Students should be prepared to pay the $10 packet fee along with the materials fee (will vary) on the first day of class. Cash or checks only will be accepted.

Students should pack a lunch and a beverage. A refrigerator and microwave are available

Supplies to Bring:

• $10 packet fee
• materials fee
• Your lunch and beverages

Problems registering? Contact the Education Committee at [email protected].

Questions about this class? Contact the instructor, Joy Thaler at [email protected].

Joy’s mother taught her to sew, crochet and embroider when she was growing up. While attending college in the early 1980's she took a weaving class with Jeannette McMillan Pruis and fell in love with weaving. In 2006, she took another beginning weaving class at the Weavers Guild with Millie Stratton and has been weaving ever since. She had the good fortune to have Millie be a weaving mentor for a few years after taking that class. This gave her the confidence she needed to be an aspiring weaver and fiber artist. About 2 years after taking that class with Millie she was asked to teach beginning weaving at the Weavers Guild. She’s been teaching and developing our beginning level classes ever since. From 2016 to 2018 She completed and was certified for Levels 1 & 2 of a Master Weaving Program from Olds College located in Alberta, Canada. Olds College offered these classes in Yadkinville, NC. Recently, Joy’s began weaving yardage to sew into garments. She’s pleased to report that she completed her first garment using her handwoven fabric. She loves weaving and teaching and mentoring others in developing their own weaving abilities.

If you are not feeling well, please contact the instructor instead of coming to the class. On a case-by-case basis, we may be able to reschedule you into a future class or provide a make-up lesson. Ticket fees are not normally refunded.

Depending on the for Hamilton County at the time the class is held, a mask may be required. If so, you will be notified before the first class.

Unless specifically stated, Weavers Guild classes are designed for ages 18 and above. On a case-by-case basis, a minor may be permitted to register for a class but must be accompanied by a registered adult who agrees to assist the minor during the class. Contact the Education Committee Chair at [email protected] for permission before registering any minor in a class.

Fees are non-refundable. Your fee will only be refunded if the class is canceled or changed to a different date. Three registrations are required for a class to be held. Students will be notified before the start date if a class is canceled due to an insufficient number of students. Eventbrite processing and credit card payment fees will not be refunded if a student cancels for any reason.

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