Introduction to Weaving Class: Mini Rug

$275.00

Have you always wanted to know how to weave? Let’s make a mini rug!

This class has been set up to show you the process of preparing your yarns, using a warping board, dressing your loom and weaving. You do not need any experience for this class. I have looms that can be used if you do not have one yourself.

Materials:

  • Warp, 8/4 Rug Cotton: I would recommend getting new yarn for this. You need to have the yarn solid and not snap. I would recommend getting two colors. Bruce at the Yarn Basket has a great collection.

    • You can also buy some yarn from me for your project. You can purchase this yarn with the class upon check out.

  • Weft: Your choice of upcycled fabric or wool.

    • You can use a range of things for this. You can cut up fabric into thin strips about an inch wide. I recommend getting started with a full sheet and seeing where this takes you. I will also demonstrate on the first day how to do this.

    • You can choose wool that is on the heftier side. I would choose a type that is Bulky or Super Bulky.

      • I will have some hand spun yarn and dyed yarns for sale. These are coming soon.

  • Bring: scissors (ideally ones that are used just for yarn or fabric), a pen or pencil, and your yarns.

  • Tapestry needle: This is a large size needle that is perfect for yarns. You will find these at yarn shops.

The days that I have scheduled for this are:

January 9th to the 12th.

Park to the right of the building. If there has been a heavy rain I will share a different option for you.

  • Thursday, January 9th: 6 to 8 PM

    • Introduction class. I will go over how to plan your project, the different kind of looms and share my reasons on why weaving is so special.

      • Bring something that shows your current creative interests. Do you knit? Do you draw? What compels you with the creative process?

  • Friday, January 10th: 10 AM to 4 PM

    • Warping our yarns. We will have warping boards set up for you to prepare your cotton fibers.

      • Lunch from 12 to 1 PM. I recommend bringing something with you.

    • We will continue to prepare the warps as needed.

    • At some point I will share with you how to dress your looms. I will share reasons for “Front Warping” and “Back Warping.” I will then go into how to warp using the Back to Front method.

  • Saturday, January 11th: 10 AM to 4 PM

    • Dressing the loom will continue.

    • Weaving will begin.

      • Lunch from 12 to 1 PM: I recommend bringing something with you.

    • Weaving will commence.

  • Sunday, January 12th: 10 AM to 4 PM

    • Weaving will commence.

      • Lunch from 12 to 1 PM: I recommend bringing something with you.

    • Demonstrations on how to finish your rug will wrap up the class.

  • If you do not finish your rug in this class I will have others days that you may be able to come in.

Please email me if you have any questions: info@weftandwillow.com

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