Workshops

To register for a workshop - email kinghws@gmail.com with the title of the workshop.

Once your place in a workshop is confirmed, you will be given instructions for payment (wait until you have a reply email).

This payment will hold your spot. The workshop registrar will also connect the class with the instructor who will then email you, providing details about the workshop and supplies or equipment needed.

Please notify us regarding any special requirements such as allergies, therapy dogs etc so we can let other students know.

Once you have paid, we expect you to show up for the workshop. If for some reason, you have to cancel, we might be able to fill your spot and give a partial refund. There will be a penalty to cover administrative time. If your spot can’t be filled, there may be no refund at all. Please understand that instructors plan for a certain number of participants.

Please note, participants under the age of 18 are to be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.

Thank you

NOTE: RESCHEDULED DATES

Email kinghws@gmail.com to reserve a place - when the class is confirmed we will request payment.

Class Size: Minimum 4 Maximum of 6

Sunday November 3, 2024 - 9am - 3pm

Sunday November 17, 2024 - 9am - 3pm

Member: $180 + hst

Non- member: $195 + hst

Materials fee (payable to instructor at at the workshop) - $30

Description:

Students will learn how to use a spinning wheel to produce a singles yarn on the first day. They will have time to practice this technique at home before the second day when they will learn to ply and finish a 2ply yarn. They will also be introduced to the use of colour in designing yarns. Students may use their own wheel (in good working order) or borrow one of the Guild’s wheels.

Instructor: Norma Rosier

Oct. 21 – Dec. 16; Monday evenings 6 pm – 8 pm

Minimum 3 - Maximum 6

Member Price: $271.20 (includes HST)

Non-Member Price: $305.10 (includes HST)

No Materials Fee

Description: For new and interested weavers, also suitable as a refresher class. In this 8 week night class (2 hours per week) you will learn the basics of weaving using a table loom or a rigid heddle loom. Table looms are slightly simpler to use than floor looms, but the techniques learnt will apply to both types of looms. Rigid heddle looms are much simpler to set up, but more limited in the types of weaving possible. You will learn how to prepare the loom and weave a small item such as a sampler or scarf. We will also discuss planning a weaving project and understanding patterns. Tuition is geared to the needs and pace of each student.

Instructor: Susi Reinink

Saturday October 26 AND Sunday October 2024

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Susi Reinink

Oct. 26 & 27, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Minimum 4 - Maximum 6

Member Price: $210.00 + HST = $237.30

Non-Member Price: $ 240 + HST = $271.20

Materials Fee: $4.00

Description: Starting with a sampler students explore all the possibilities of Double Weave (casing, double width, tubes, slits, vertical and horizontal dividers, tucking plus pick up techniques: quilted, Ulla Cyrus, Mexican, Finnweave). In a progressive order the theory of blocks, structurally patterned Double Weave and Multiple Cloth will be covered and the application thereof for projects.

Instructor: Elaine Horemans

Nov. 2nd, 9 am – 4 pm

Minimum 4 - Maximum 6

Member Price: $105.00 + HST = $118.65

Non-Member Price: $ 120.00 + HST = $135.60

Materials Fee: $20

Description: Students will be able to choose an appropriate drum carder for their fibre and how to safely use it, adjust it and clean it. They will learn how to prepare and feed fibre into a drum carder, and how to get the finished preparation they want. Blending of colours and fibres will be taught. Plenty of practice time will be available. No previous skills are needed, but a knowledge of spinning or felting is helpful. Spinning wheel is not required but may be helpful. Beginner and Intermediate level.

Instructor: Barbara Heins

Nov. 15, 16, & 23

Fri. Nov. 15: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sat. Nov. 16: 9:00am - 4:00 pm

Sun. Nov. 17 9:00 am- 4:00 pm

Minimum 4 - Maximum 6

Member Price: $255 + HST = $288.15

Non-Member Price: $285 + HST = $322.05

Materials Fee - $10 (payable to instructor)

Description: Students will learn basic weaving theory and loom parts before winding a warp, dressing a floor loom and weaving a small sampler using various treadlings including plain weave or tabby, twill weaves, inlay and a simple lace weave. They will learn how to plan a project.

Students may use guild looms/equipment as part of the workshop.

Instructor: Susi Reinink

Sunday November 24, 2024

Time: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Minimum 4 - Maximum 6

Member Price: $105 + HST = $118.65

Non-Member Price: $120 + HST = $135.60

Materials Fee - $4 - $5 (payable to instructor)

Description: A swatch of fabric will be analysed by the participants in respect to fibre content, colour distribution, weave structure, sett, sley, beat, etc. in order to reconstruct the cloth as closely as possible.

Classification of drafts, modification of drafts and turned drafts will be studied.

An overview of various weave structures and their particular tie-up is included.

No looms required.

Email your interest to register to kinghws@gmail.com. Once you receive a confirmation reply, your payment will be requested to reserve your place in the workshop. Cheques (payable to KHWS) may be dropped off at our studio or sent by mail to the address below. We are now able to accept e transfers Once your regisration has been confirmed, you will be provided with instructions for e transfer.

Kingston Handloom Weavers and Spinners
Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning
205 - 370 King Street West
Kingston, ON
K7L 2X4

If you are not yet a Guild member contact us Here for more details. NOTE: Our membership year begins June 1 and ends May 31.

No refunds will be issued for cancellations less than 4 weeks before the workshop unless a replacement participant can be found (6 weeks for visiting instructors). If a workshop is cancelled by KHWS (e.g. if there are insufficient registrations), then a full refund will be given.

Materials and printing fees are payable to the instructor. Supplies/equipment lists will be distributed closer to the workshop.

Studio looms or spinning wheels are available to reserve (included in Introductory Workshops). Work must be removed from looms within 2 weeks of a workshop, after which a rental fee will be charged if the loom is not required for another workshop.

Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.

In addition to scheduled workshops, we offer introductory classes whenever we have enough participants. If you and three friends want a particular workshop we can make arrangements.

You do not need to be a member to register for a workshop, but members benefit from reduced workshop fees.

Guild members have access to our studio equipment and extensive library.

We have mentors in spinning, weaving, basketry, and felting.

Workshops

Our workshop schedule is being updated - keep checking for new workshop listings

Introduction to spinning on a wheel - November 3 AND November 17, 2024

Basket weaving - Barbara Heins

Introduction to Weaving on a Table Loom

Double Weaving and Mutiple Cloth

How to Use the Drum Carder

Introduction to Floor Loom weaving -

Fabric Analysis

Looking forward to sharing more workshops being planned for the winter and spring months.

If you have questions, or requests, contact us by email kinghws@gmail.com

Workshop Registration