Instructor:  Chris Savard

Dates: This workshop takes place over three back to back days 

• Friday October 16, 6-8pm
• Saturday October 17, 10am-5pm
• Sunday October 18, 12pm-5pm
  
  

About this Workshop: In this course participants will learn how to weave on a four shaft loom. Each participant will create a weaving sampler trying out a variety of four shaft patterns. 

We usually teach this course over several weeks, but we know that doesn't work with everyone's schedules! If you're up for a jam packed weekend intensive, this course is for you.

WORKSHOPS EXTRA: This workshop also includes our Weaving 1 Online Course. You'll have all the information from the workshop at your fingertips when you go home!  (If you have already purchased the online course we are not able to refund you. You'll have a great head start!)

We will be covering the following techniques:

• An introduction to weaving history and theory

• How to choose fibers for warp and weft 

• How to decide on an appropriate density of your cloth by choosing your sett 

• How to calculate fiber needs for both warp and weft how to make a warp

• How to dress a 4 shaft loom

• How to read a weaving draft (pattern)

• How to weave several different weave structures, including plain weave, twill, zigzag twill, and basketweave

• How to remove your project from the loom

• Tips and tricks to weave well 

• How to fix common problems 

• How to complete your project when the cloth is off the loom.
  
  

Workshop Materials & Equipment: 

• Detailed handout with workshop information provided

• All sampler materials are included for this workshop

• Participants can choose to use their own loom or use a studio loom
   

Experience: No experience is necessary.

Participants are welcome to come in during store hours in the week following the workshop to complete their samplers if additional time is needed.

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