Introduction to Weaving on a Table Loom
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.
Rigid Heddle Looms: An Introduction and Exploration
Instructor: Nancy Bowman
Date: Saturday January 18, 2025
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (instruction); 12:30 – 4:00 individual weaving time (optional)
Minimum 4 - Maximum 6
Member Price: $45 +hst ($ 5.85) = $50.85
Non member: $60 + hst ($7.80) = $67.80
Materials Fee - $10 (payable to instructor)
Description:
A rigid heddle loom is a small portable tool that allows us to learn the terminology and basic techniques for weaving. For those who have some experience with weaving, you will be able to explore additional techniques and ways that this loom may help you sample for larger weaving projects. At the end of the session, you will have a sampler or small project to take with you and some suggestions for next steps in weaving with a rigid heddle loom. Note: Looms will be warped, this workshop involves weaving only. Participants may leave a deposit and borrow the loom or return to complete their project during studio time (All looms to be cleared and returned by Jan. 30, 2025). No experience needed. Looms are provided.
Introduction to weaving on an inkle loom
Instructor: Alison Ginn
Saturday February 8, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Minimum 4 - Maximum 8
Member Price: $105 + HST = $118.65
Non-Member Price: $120 + HST = $135.60
Materials Fee - $3 (payable to instructor)
Description:
Inkle looms are small looms used to weave narrow bands. In this workshop, the focus will be on the basics of warping and weaving on an inkle loom.
Project planning – including choosing materials and designing patterns – will also be covered.
A materials list will be supplied.
Summer and Winter (weaving)
Instructor: Susi Reinink
Saturday April 12 and Sunday April 13, 2025
Time: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Minimum 4 - Maximum 6
Member Price: $210.00 + hst($27.30) = $ 237.30
Non-Member Price: $240.00 + hst($31.20) - $271.20
Materials Fee - $4.00 (payable to instructor)
Description: Note: Loom ( table or floor loom) to be warped before the start of this workshop
Designing an attractive block motif either on four or eight shafts with the use of a profile draft is the starting point for the sampler.
All four basic treadlings will be explained and woven. The remainder of the warp will be used for a great variety of other treadlings, including pick-up techniques to expand design possibilities.
The difference between a standard tie-up and a skeleton tie-up will be pointed out. Designing on more than eight shafts, quadrants, polychrome and turned Summer & Winter will be covered in theory.
