Weaving Immersion for Beginners - Summer Camp

Discover the magic, fun and endless possibilities of weaving on a floor loom in this five day beginning weaving class.
About this Event

Dates: Tues Jul 21 - Sat Jul 25, 9:30am-3:30pm each day Sales end: Jul 14, 5pm. Ticket: $310 + Eventbrite fee. Instructor: Janie Yates Materials fee: $57. Skills Needed: beginner. Class Limit: 4. Class Location: 2nd floor. Minimum Age: Adult

Do you think you have an interest in weaving on a floor loom? Discover the magic, fun and endless possibilities of weaving on a floor loom in this five day beginning weaving class. The class is a combination of our Beginning Weaving 101 and 201 classes. Taking the two classes in succession allows you, the new weaver, to gain more comfort with winding a warp and dressing a loom. You will wind two warps and complete two projects in this one week class. The first project will be a simple plain weave scarf in a chunky weight yarn. You will be introduced to some of the basics of weaving, learning some basic weaving terminology, parts of a loom and how they work, learning to wind a warp, dress a loom and read a draft. The scarf will be completed in the first two days of camp.

For the second project, days 3-5, you will take the next step in your weaving adventure using a finer cotton weaving yarn and learning how to make a warp with multiple colors and multiple threadings. You will weave 4-5 fingertip towels in twill, each with a different treadling sequence and therefore a different pattern. You will build on your knowledge of reading and interpreting weaving drafts and will learn more about various weave structures as well as how to hemstitch.

*** Important: Janie is painfully sensitive to fragrance so please refrain from wearing perfume, cologne or scented hand lotion to class.

Supplies to Bring:

• instructor will provide all materials
• $57 materials fee payable to the instructor at start of class. Cash, checks or Venmo accepted. Fee covers $15 handout and $42 yarn.
• Students should pack a lunch and a beverage. A refrigerator and microwave are available.

Problems registering? Contact Lorain Pettit at [email protected].

Questions about this class? Contact the instructor, Janie Yates at [email protected].

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 CDC Guidelines 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 Chair at [email protected] before registering a minor in the 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.