“Cutting Loose with Tied Weaves”
(two day in-person workshop)
TO REGISTER:
Information pending
Please email the Workshops Chair with questions.
Dates:
Day 1: February 27, 2027 (Friday) 9:00am - 4:30pm
Day 2: February 28, 2027 (Saturday) 9:00am - 4:30pm
Class Description:
Tied weaves are whole group of different ways to create patterned fabrics with floats of limited lengths. Plus, one threading can provide a multitude of different treadling options - from singles and pairs to Dukagang and taqueté. In this workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of tied weaves and explore a wide variety of treadling techniques to create different results. For weavers interested in understanding terms like summer and winter, single two-tie, taqueté, samitum, and exploring Quigley or Bergman tied weaves, then this workshop is for them! Four- shaft loom minimum; eight shafts recommended. (Note: This is not a round-robin workshop.)
This is not a round robin.
Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced (and adventure-seeking beginners). Participants will pre-warp their loom with the threading of their choice selected from a small collection of tied weave threadings provided by the instructor approximately 6-8 week in advance. Participants need to be able to warp a loom, read a draft, wind a bobbin, etc
Materials required:
Pre-warped loom (floor or table) with a minimum of four shafts, eight shafts recommended
Two shuttles with at least two bobbins
Weft yarns per the warping instructions
Scissors
The following will be supplied:
100+ page color-printed, spiral-bound workshop notebook
Registration:
SWG Members: noon on TBD.
Non-members: noon on TBD.
Class size:
Max TBD
Cost:
$100 Deposit
Estimated final cost $295, based on 12 students enrolled, $220 based on maximum enrollment. In addition, there is a material fee of $25. 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:
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