Weaving

See Education Page for additional Weaving classes offered jointly through Springwater and the Art League.To register for classes on this page: Springwater Registration Form   SAORI for Weavers Stressed out? Need an opportunity to just relax and forget about calculations, planning and precision? Enjoy a tactile weaving experience with us at Springwater Fiber Workshop. This SAORI weaving class is designed to allow participants to play with texture. It is less about structure and more about imagination and adventure. Students must have enough weaving experience to warp either a rigid heddle or multi-harness table loom. For a good idea about what we’ll be doing, stop by Springwater and try a bit of weaving on the pre-warped loom we have set up in the store.All people are artists. Free yourself from the need to always do complicated weave structures and/or meticulously plan designs in advance. Keep in mind the differences between humans and machines. Explore with all your might. Weave happy. Learn together and from each other. This is the SAORI way. Instructor: Linda Hurt Associate Tuition: $85 Non-associate Tuition: $100 Materials: $5 Number of Sessions: 4 Day & Date: Sun, April 6, 13, 20, & 27 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Code: SW2601SP

Projects on the Rigid Heddle Loom Plan a project of your choosing and warp your loom with the instructor’s help. The first 3 sessions will be devoted to planning and warping. Then the students will weave independently. The last class will be used to finish and evaluate the projects. Instructor: Linda Hurt Associate Tuition: $85 Non-associate Tuition: $100 Materials: Students provide their own. Loom Rental, if needed: $15 Number of Sessions: 4 Day & Date: Sat, April 12, 19, 26 & May 24. Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Code: SW2602SP

Introduction to Weaving Design Using Fiberworks PCW  Perfect fabric easier and allows you to try numerous color combinations or treadling and threading options, all without leaving your desk. Whether you have a four or forty shaft loom, a weaving program makes designing easier. Using Fiberworks PCW, this class will introduce you to weaving design on the computer. We’ll send you instructions on how to download software onto your laptop; contact us if you need access to a laptop. Instructor: Marilyn Harrington Associate Tuition: $45 Non-associate Tuition: $60 Number of Sessions: 1 Day & Date: Sun, April 20 Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Code: SW2607SP

Card Weaving This versatile band-weaving technique makes a great carry-around project. There are two principal approaches to threading cards: continuous and threaded-in. Continuous threading is generally used to create stunning two-color patterns with the flexibility to change patterns without rethreading the cards. By threading the whole pack of cards with the same two colors, the warping process is speeded up. This technique uses 2 dark/2 light threads. We will explore the many pattern variations which can obtained through strategic flipping and rotating of individual cards within the pack. Instructor: Ellen Turner Associate Tuition: $75 Non-associate Tuition: $90 Materials: $20 includes belt, shuttle, cards and fiber. Number of Sessions: 1 Day & Date: Sun, April 27 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Code: SW2603SP

Project Planning Remember that wonderful yarn you bought at Maryland Sheep and Wool several years ago, but don’t have a good idea of how to use it? Ever see an interesting towel pattern in a magazine, but don’t like to make towels? Have a vague concept for a fabric, but don’t have the foggiest notion of how to start? Bring your project ideas to this class and we’ll guide you through the project planning process from idea to drawdown. We’ll help you choose your yarn; plan your threading, treadling, and tieup; and discuss various finishing options. This class will be tailored to meet the needs of the participants. Be prepared to discuss your project ideas in class. Instructor: Marilyn Harrington Associate Tuition: $65 Non-associate Tuition: $80 Number of Sessions: 1 Day & Date: Sat, May 17 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Code: SW2604SP

Intermediate Cardweaving If you have completed at least one card weaving project and want to learn more, this class is for you. Participants will learn the continuous warping technique and then begin a sampler including double weave, tubular weaving, transposing warp, weftless weaving, fringes and more. You will be amazed by the versatility of card weaving. Instructor: Joan Hutton Associate Tuition: $45 Non-associate Tuition: $60 Materials: $5 for fiber. Bring at least 12 cards with a rubber band, a belt, a large safety pin, a stick shuttle and two 3” or 4” c-clamps. Number of Sessions: 1 Day & Date: Sun, May 18 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Code: SW2605S

Introduction to Inkle Loom Weaving The inkle loom is fun and easy to learn. This clever loom can be set up in about an hour for projects like belts, bookmarks, mug rugs and more. You will learn loom set up and basic weaving and finishing techniques and complete a woven band. Please let us know at time of registration if you are bringing your own inkle loom or need to be provided with one for the class. Instructor: Joan Hutton Associate Tuition: $45 Non-associate Tuition: $60 Materials: $10 Loom Rental, if needed: $15 Number of Sessions: 1 Day & Date: Sun, June 8 Time: 1:00 – 4:30 PM Code: SW2606SP

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