Advanced
An Advanced student is capable of working independently and has a high skill level in the medium. Experience can vary, but usually students have several years of training or have thoroughly developed their skills and technique.Floor Loom
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
Classes To Go
Lecture style classes for intermediate to advanced students.
Exploring Crackle
Crackle may appear complicated, but it is easy to use once you understand that it is a set of twill blocks. Explore the crackle structure or, for those of you who have used Crackle before, advance your skills and develop new variations of patterns. Students will receive the instructor's new Crackle database.The "Class To Go" is designed to meet for two sessions with participants using their own floor loom or renting one from the Guild. Students will also have an opportunity to consult with the instructor between class sessions to plan their project and problem solve as needed. Prerequisite: Students must be able to warp a loom and read a draft independently
988 Saturdays, September 25 & November 6: 10:00am-2:00pm
Instructor: Lucy Brusic | Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Tuition: $119/$99 Members | Materials Fee: $5
NEW Looking at Laces
Explore the possibilities of weaving beautiful laces. Students will experiment with the following loom controlled structures: Bronson-Atwater, Huck and Swedish lace on both 4- and 8- shaft threading. The focus will be on design potential of color, texture and pattern. The instructor will guide you through the various options and threading variations.The "Class To Go" is designed to meet for two sessions with participants using their own floor loom or renting one from the Guild. Students will also have an opportunity to consult with the instructor between class sessions to plan their project and problem solve as needed. Prerequisite: Students must be able to warp a loom and read a draft independently
989 Saturdays, December 4 & January 22: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Instructor: Kala Exworthy | Level: Intermediate
Tuition: $119/$99 Members | Materials Fee: $5
NEW Pillows with Pizazz
Perk up your playtime and let your creativity flow in this pillow project class guaranteed to free up your weaving, and possibly use up some of your stash! The instructor will guide you through the process of unstructured weaving, while at the same time assisting you with making an artsy handwoven pillow to enjoy. On December 13th students will bring their finished woven fabric to class for pillow construction and embellishment. 12 x 12" pillow forms will be provided. The "Class To Go" is designed to meet for two sessions with participants using their own floor loom or renting one from the Guild. Students will also have an opportunity to consult with the instructor in-between class sessions to plan their project and problem solve as needed. Prerequisite: Students must be able to warp a loom and read a draft independently
990 Mondays, November 15 & December 13: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Instructor: Sharon Tessman Hoiland | Level: Intermediate
Tuition: $119/$99 Members | Materials Fee: $12
Rag Weaving
Scandinavian Rag Rug III
The emphasis on design in this class expands upon what students learned in Scandinavian Rag Rug II. The goal for the student is to be challenged in planning a successful design using a creative process. Students will present their design plans to the group. Rugs will be woven using Finnish seine twine warp sett at 5 epi. Students will wind warps and warp looms at the Guild prior to the second session. Warp can be purchased from the instructor. Students provide fabric for weft. Plan to spend time weaving on Thursday during the week of class.
952Monday, August 9: 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: August 16, 17, 18 & 20: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Wynne Mattila | Level: Advanced
Tuition: $267/$223 Members | Materials Fee: $37 for Finnish cotton seine twine warp, purchased from the instructor. Students provide their own fabric for weft.
Scandinavian Rag Rug II or prior approval of instructor.
NEW Weave Double Seed with Rags
Continue exploring rag weaving using a four shaft floor loom. This is a fun and creative class for students wishing to move beyond beginning. The double seed design is a basic weave structure that forms a color 'chicken track' pattern in the warp. The instructor will guide you through the process, as well as review winding the warp, reading a draft, dressing the loom, and preparing fabric. Weaving a handwoven rug is a work of art. Enjoy the details and splendor of creating your own 2 x 3' rag rug. Carpet warp may be purchased at the Guild. Students will supply recycled or new fabric.
993 Wednesday, September 29: 5:30pm - 9:00pm; Friday, October 8: 5:30pm - 9:00pm; Saturday & Sunday, October 9 & 10: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Instructor: Ann Masemore | Level: Advanced
Tuition: $218/$182 Members | Materials Fee: $10
Rosepath Rag Placemats
The Rosepath pattern is an elegant point twill variation. As a group, this round robin class will select warp colors and students will each warp a loom in a Rosepath variation. The instructor will assist the group with warping, reading the draft, and selecting rags, as well as provide a demonstration on the Rosepath weave. Students will need to come in outside of class time to weave a placemat in the selected variations. Prerequistie: Students must be able to warp a loom and read a draft independently.
994 Tuesdays, November 9: 6:00pm - 8:00pm; Monday, December 6, Wednesday, December 8, & Thursday, December 9: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Instructor: Nedra Granquist | Level: Advanced
Tuition: $139/$116 Members | Materials Fee: $1