Advanced Beginning
An Advanced Beginning student has some experience, one to three classes in the subject. These courses are for beginners who want to continue but would like to develop more skill and technique.Floor Loom
Ready for Boundweave
Are you a beginning weaver who understands how to warp a loom and read a draft? If so, you’re bound to weave, boundweave. Boundweave, a weft-faced structure, is a type of block weave that provides versatility, as well as the ability to create unique designs. Experience the joy of learning this technique as you focus on switching colors while the treadling stays the same. Students can choose a traditional Swedish draft to create a bag, table runner or other handwoven item. Some yarns are available for purchase during the class at the Guild.
949 Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 17, 18 & 19: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Kala Exworthy | Level: Advanced Beginning
Tuition: $208/$173 Members | Materials Fee: $15
NEW Beyond Beginning - Project of Your Choice
Are you ready to move beyond beginning and apply the principles you just learned? Here is the next step. Students will be designing, planning, and weaving a project of their own choice that will help them meet their own current weaving goal and give them confidence toward more independent weaving. The instructor will guide you through the process, as well as review winding the warp, reading a draft, and dressing the loom. Increase your skills and get creative with yarn, color, and weave structures.
980 WEEKEND
Friday, December 10: 5:30pm - 9:00pm; Saturday & Sunday, December 11 & 12: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Instructor: Jan Johnson | Level: Advanced Beginning
Tuition: $193/$161 Members | Materials Fee: $10
NEW Beyond Beginning: A Sampler
Go beyond beginning floor loom! In one weekend, students will get a refresher in warping a floor loom and weave a sampler using twill, double weave, herringbone, basket weave, and other structures. Students can choose to make a thirteen weave delightful, wall hanging or an attractive seven weave scarf by adjusting the tie ups and treadling. Basic pattern drafting and selecting yarns will be covered. Yarn is available for purchase at the Guild.
981 WEEKEND
Saturday & Sunday, November 6 & 7: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Instructor: Rosemary MacFarlane | Level: Advanced Beginning
Tuition: $158/$132 Members | Materials Fee: $10
Floor Loom Warping Refresher
Would you like a refresher on how to wind a warp and dress a floor loom? Having difficulties reading a draft? No problem! It may be time for a quick refresher. After this one-day class you will be confident and ready to move on to that advanced beginner level class or workshop or project. We'll take the guess work out of the equation for you, so you can do what you love - weave! Bring carpet warp if you have it or plan to purchase yarn at the Guild. Prerequisite: Some previous warping experience necessary.
982 Saturday, October 9: 9:30am - 3:30pm
Instructor: Donna Hanson | Level: Advanced Beginning
Tuition: $59/$50 Members | Materials Fee: $8
Straight Eight - Ain't It Great!
Do you want to get more out of your 8 shaft loom or do you simply wonder what you can weave with 8 shafts? This class is a starting point for understanding weaving on 8 shafts. Students will each warp one loom, then weave samples on every loom in class, 'round-robin' style. Short presentations will enhance understanding of the way threading, treadling, and tie-up interact to create a wide variety of fabrics on a straight draw twill threading. You will also be introduced to designing your own weaves on the computer. Warp and weft in wool, cotton, silk and rayon will be provided. A complete notebook of samples and instructions for each sample will be assembled in class.
984 Wednesdays, November 10, & 17: 6:00pm - 9:00pm; Saturday & Sunday, November 20 & 21: 10:00am - 5:00pm; Tuesday, November 30 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Julie Nester | Level: Advanced Beginning
Tuition: $228/$190 Members | Materials Fee: $30 includes warp and handouts
NEW Double Binding - Not Just For Rugs
Students in the class will explore the double binding technique, popular with rug weavers. However, with different materials this becomes a way to weave interesting table linens, pillows, bags and other textiles. While weaving a table runner or place mats, students will learn about block weaves, color blending, and using profile drafts. Students will also be using the computer as a design aid, as well as paper and pencil. The 3/2 or 5/2 perle cotton is available to purchase at the Guild, or students can bring yarns of their choice.
985 Thursday, Friday & Saturday, September 30 - October 2: 12:00pm - 5:00pm & Friday, October 8: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Instructor: Traudi Bestler | Level: Advanced Beginning
Tuition: $178/$149 Members | Materials Fee: $4
Krokbragd and Variations
Krokbragd is a traditional Scandinavian coverlet weave in a three harness boundweave structure. Designs are made by changing color order while the treadling order remains constant. Students will be designing and weaving a piece approximately 18" wide. Students already familiar with krokbragd may choose to weave a variation such as double krokbragd, 3 or 4 harness bound rosepath or Danskbrogd. Danskbrogd is a Norwegian pick up technique that is traditionally done on krokbragd or plain weave threading. Students weaving krokbragd may choose to add a band or two of Danskbrogd to their designs. Weaving yarn will be available to purchase in class - estimated $70 - $100. Students should expect to spend time at the Guild in between classes to complete their project.
986 Monday, November 8: 9:30am - 12:30pm; Tuesday - Thursday, November 9, 10 & 11: 9:30am - 3:30pm; Thursday, November 18: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Instructor: Jan Mostrom | Level: Advanced Beginning - Advanced
Tuition: $238/$198 Members | Materials Fee: $5
NEW Profile Drafts are Your Friend!
Discover the power of the profile draft! Become friends with the words "block," "pattern," "background," "profile draft," and more. See how and when the same profile draft can be woven in several structures. You will finish the day ready to use the profile draft to design your next project.
987 Saturday, October 23: 9:30am - 3:30pm
Instructor: Donna Hanson | Level: Intermediate
Tuition: $59/$50 Members | Materials Fee: $5
Frame Loom
Color-and-Weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Color-and-Weave uses dark and light threads to create a pattern effect that is more complex looking than the underlying plain weave structure. Students will explore various dark/light sequences in warp and weft to create a sampler on the rigid heddle loom. Students will learn to use two shuttles. Looms will be warped front to back for this project. Yarns may be purchased at the Guild. Looms available to take home for the duration of the class for a $100 refundable damage deposit.
958 Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday July 19, 20 & 21: 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Instructor: Carol Johnson | Level: Advanced Beginning
Tuition: $104/$87 Members | Materials Fee: $2
NEW Beyond Plan Weave Rigid Heddle Weaving
Continue the fun and explore more handwoven creations! This course introduces techniques in lace weaving, such as Bronson, and other pattern weaves that include pick up. Each session includes a demonstration on a different structure. Students are encourage to sample various effects using a pattern stick and pick up stick. The instructor will review winding the warp and warping the rigid heddle, as well as guide you through the weaving process. Students should expect to weave outside of class time between sessions. Yarns may be purchased at the Guild. Looms available to take home for the duration of the class for a $100 refundable damage deposit.
998 Tuesdays, September 28, October 5 & 12: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: Elizabeth Harrington | Level: Advanced Beginning
Tuition: $75/$62 Members | Materials Fee: $5
NEW Plan Your Own Rigid Heddle Project
Are you wanting to find a new rigid heddle project or interested in trying something different? Students will designing, planning, and weaving a project of their own choice. By setting up your own challenge and personal weaving goals, students can plan to use a specific yarn, try a new weaving pattern, or explore different finishing techniques. Perhaps you’d like to try color-and-weave, weave cotton towels, or explore another weaving structure to create a scarf. The instructor will guide you through the process and consult with you on how best to plan your project. Yarns may be purchased at the Guild. Looms available to take home for the duration of the class for a $100 refundable damage deposit.
999 Mondays, December 6, 13 & January 10: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: Elizabeth Harrington | Level: Advanced Beginning
Tuition: $75/$62 Members | Materials Fee: $5
Spinning
Design Your Own Yarn
Dreaming of gorgeous yarn? Learn to create beautiful wool yarn using hand-painting and immersion dyeing techniques. The focus of this class includes planning, plying, weight (worsted, sport, lace, thick and thin), blending, self-striping and variegating before dyeing your wool. Students will learn to prepare wool, choose a color palette, create color formulas, and then analyze the results and how to proceed with the spinning. Prerequisite: Dye It to Spin It suggested, but not required; proficiency with spinning singles and plying
1004 Saturday, October 30: 10:00am - 5:00pm; and Wednesdays, November 3 & 10: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Jen Cuff | Level: Advanced Beginning
Tuition: $129/$107 Members | Materials Fee: $25 | Dye Lab Fee: $15
NEW Into the Wild: Fiber Prep Techniques
So, you've learned to spin, you like all those pretty rovings, but you long for something more! Spice up your repertoire by preparing and blending fiber. This class leads students through multiple experiences and experiments to loosen up your approach to fiber and help you make yarn that is uniquely your own.
1005 Sunday, September 26: 10:00am - 4:00pm; Thursdays, September 30 & October 7: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Susan Hensel | Level: Advanced Beginning
Tuition: $119/$99 Members | Materials Fee: $25