“Beyond Rectangles: Shaped Edges in Weaving”
(two day in-person workshop)
TO REGISTER:
This workshop is now open to non-Members. Register by clicking the link below:
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/agLLSks4bE-x6dJ_gaCJNA
email website@seattleweaversguild.com if you need assitance.
Dates:
Day 1: January 24, 9am - 4:30pm (Saturday)
Day 2: January 25, 9am - 4:30pm (Sunday)
Class Description:
Unlock the world of creative possibilities in weaving by breaking away from the standard rectangle! In this immersive 2-day workshop, participants will delve into the art of weaving shaped edges. Learn to create geometric and organic shapes that can stand alone or are connected by raw unwoven yarn, creating dynamic movement. From beginners to advanced weavers, everyone is invited to explore techniques that transcend traditional rectangular boundaries of weaving. Discover how to create shaped edges that not only stay secure but also add a charismatic flair to your woven masterpieces.
This is not a round robin.
Skill Level:
Participants should have basic weaving knowledge and the ability to dress a loom and be able to read a pattern. Beginners and advanced weavers are welcome; the workshop will be tailored to accommodate various skill levels.
Materials required:
Table or floor loom (4 shaft +).
Yarn, Bobbins, Shuttles- 1 -3, Bobbin winder.
Notebook, Scissors, lamp or clip on light for loom.
Craft paper or parchment paper that can be used to draw a cartoon on.
Bristol board is also an option for a more rigid paper.
Registration:
SWG Members: noon on October 18, 2025.
Non-members: noon on November 8, 2025.
Class size:
Max 16
Cost:
$100 Deposit
Estimated final cost $215, based on 12 students enrolled, $160 based on maximum enrollment. In addition, there is a material fee of $15. The final cost will depend on the number of students enrolled. $100 deposit due at time of registration. Final payment is due during the workshop.
Location:
Piano Nobile Studio, Phinney Center Lower Building (GOOGLE MAP)
About Sydney:
Sydney Sogol is a fiber artist who grew up in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and now lives in Durham. She is a handweaver, creating unique, one-of-a-kind luxury wearable art and woven paintings. She draws inspiration from her years of studying art, ornithology, and marine biology. Sogol discovered her love for all things yarn when she was at Earlham College obtaining a BA in Weaving and a minor in Biology. She knew she wanted to pursue her passion for weaving and attended East Carolina University, where she received her Masters of Fine Art with a concentration in Textile Design. Sogol has shown locally, and nationally in juried and invitational shows.
Each piece she creates in her home studio pays tribute to a single creature’s unique beauty and story. To achieve this, she hand paints and dyes yarn that mimics the gorgeous colors found in birds and ocean creatures. Sogol then combines these colors with the complex, original patterns she designs for her 24,16 and 8 shaft looms.
Sogol hopes that her work will encourage people to notice things they otherwise might miss about the world around them, and move them beyond being a mere passive observer of the natural world. Sydney primarily works with Tencel or Lyocell, an eco-friendly wood pulp yarn that is manufactured in a closed circuit loop, minimizing its environmental impact by reusing all water and using only non-toxic chemicals!
Sydney loves to share her passion for fiber arts by teaching about the expansive techniques that can be done using different fibers. She teaches both private and group classes nationally and internationally and is the founder, designer and weaver of Syd’s Threads.