Photoshop for Weaving Designs
When: May 15, 2024 - Wednesday, 6–8 PM (Zoom workshop)
About: Are you interested in how you might use Photoshop to create weaving designs? This presentation will give students a high-level overview of software and resources available so that they can start designing digital tie-ups or liftplans. This workshop will consist of informational slides and then demos showing both a tie-up design and a liftplan design. If interest and time allows, Jennifer will also demonstrate how she uses Photoshop for her drawloom designs.
No experience with Photoshop is necessary, but a basic understanding of weaving software and computers is helpful. This workshop will be of most interest to students with looms with 8 or more shafts, although all are welcome!
Teacher: Jennifer Shuster-Clark
To Register or for more details or questions please contact: miniworkshops@seattleweaversguild.com
Instructor: Jennifer Shuster-Clark
When: Wednesday, May 15, 6 – 8 PM (Zoom workshop)
Where: Zoom
About:
Are you interested in how you might use Photoshop to create weaving designs? This presentation will give students a high-level overview of software and resources available so that they can start designing digital tie-ups or liftplans. This workshop will consist of informational slides and then demos showing both a tie-up design and a liftplan design. If interest and time allows, Jennifer will also demonstrate how she uses Photoshop for her drawloom designs.
No experience with Photoshop is necessary, but a basic understanding of weaving software and computers is helpful. This workshop will be of most interest to students with looms with 8 or more shafts, although all are welcome!
To Sign Up: Send an email to: miniworkshops@seattleweaversguild.com Please include mini workshops in the subject line.
Introduction to Warp Painting (on Cellulose Fibers)
When: March 19, 2024 - Tuesday, 12:30 - 2:30 PM, IN PERSON
About: This mini workshop will present the basics of warp painting on cellulose fibers. It will include types of dyes, planning and preparing the warp, mixing and applying the dye, curing and washing the warp after dying. I will also touch on protein fibers. This will be a demonstration with only a tiny bit of hands on. No one will be exposed to dye powders so masks are not needed for this demo. Probably there won't be any slopping of dye, but very casual dress is recommended. A source list will be provided.
Teacher: Cheri Bridges
For more details or questions please contact: miniworkshops@seattleweaversguild.com
Instructor: Cheri Bridges
When: Tuesday, March 19th, 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Where: Cheri Bridges' studio, Woodinville, WA
About:
This mini workshop will present the basics of warp painting on cellulose fibers. It will include types of dyes, planning and preparing the warp, mixing and applying the dye, curing and washing the warp after dying. I will also touch on protein fibers. This will be a demonstration with only a tiny bit of hands on. No one will be exposed to dye powders so masks are not needed for this demo. Probably there won't be any slopping of dye, but very casual dress is recommended. A source list will be provided.
To Sign Up: Send an email to: miniworkshops@seattleweaversguild.com Please include mini workshops in the subject line.
Getting “Un-stuck” with Tablet Weaving
When: February 24, 2024 - Saturday, 10AM – 1PM, IN PERSON
About: Have you tried tablet weaving in a class or on your own but now find yourself stuck? Maybe you are struggling to warp a new project, or choosing yarns, or perhaps you find your loom to be uncomfortable and you can’t quite remember the techniques involved. Though there will likely be time to weave during the workshop, the focus will be on eliminating obstacles that prevent you from tablet weaving. In-person.
Teacher: Stacy Schlutsmeyer
For more details or questions please contact: miniworkshops@seattleweaversguild.com
When: Saturday, February 24th, 10AM – 1PM, IN PERSON
Where: TBD
About: Have you tried tablet weaving in a class or on your own but now find yourself stuck? Maybe you are struggling to warp a new project, or choosing yarns, or perhaps you find your loom to be uncomfortable and you can’t quite remember the techniques involved. Though there will likely be time to weave during the workshop, the focus will be on eliminating obstacles that prevent you from tablet weaving.
Teacher: Stacy Schlutsmeyer
For more details or questions please contact: miniworkshops@seattleweaversguild.com
Beginning Wheel Spinning
WORKSHOP IS FULL (12/20/23)
When: January 29, 2024 - Wednesday, 10-2, in-person.
About: For those who have a wheel and have never used it or want to learn to spin but don’t know what to ask or buy in equipment or fiber, or how to find additional instruction. Experienced spinning teacher can evaluate your wheel and answer questions and perhaps even get you spinning. Potential to “spin off” a social/learning study group in West Seattle in my home.
Teacher: Vivian Mizuta.
For more details or questions please contact: miniworkshops@seattleweaversguild.com
WORKSHOP IS FULL (12/20/23)
When: Monday, January 29, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: West Seattle
About: For those who have a wheel and have never used it or want to learn to spin but don’t know what to ask or buy in equipment or fiber, or how to find additional instruction. Experienced spinning teacher can evaluate your wheel and answer questions and perhaps even get you spinning. Potential to “spin off” a social/learning study group in West Seattle in my home.
Bring your own wheel (2 loaners available for workshop, by reservation); minimal fiber provided.
Space limited.
For more details or questions please contact the instructor.
Teacher: Vivian Mizuta, weaveispin@gmail.com