Navajo & Tapestry Weaving
A Day of Navajo Weaving
Are you currently working on a Navajo weaving project, but need some help or encouragement? This class is a great opportunity to work on an unfinished piece, learn finishing techniques, prepare the warp for your next project, or warp your loom. If students are interested in preparing their Navajo warp, they should bring an oven rack to class. If students are planning to warp their looms, they should bring their twining cords already spun. Come with your weaving and your questions. Prerequisite: Students must have taken at least one Navajo weaving class.
Instructor: Betty Glynn Carlson | Level: Advanced Beginning to Intermediate
Reserve your seat now 1227 Saturday, June 16: 12:00pm – 4:00pm | Tuition: $40/$33 Members
Navajo Weaving Basics
Learn the basic techniques of Navajo weaving using traditional wool yarn. In the first weekend session students will make selvege cords, discuss design elements, warp the vertical Navajo loom, and begin weaving. During the following sessions, we will weave a small rug while exploring the design possibilities of the various tapestry techniques used in traditional Navajo weaving. It will be necessary for students to weave between classes; the looms are portable and may be taken home between sessions. Students who have previously studied Navajo weaving may explore more advanced techniques or continue working on their unfinished project. Materials fee $25 loom rental fee and/or $30 yarn, payable to the instructor. Following class, looms may be purchased from the instructor.
Reserve your seat now 1226 Wednesdays, March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25 & May 2: 6:00pm-9:00pm, Saturday, March 24: 10:00am-4:00pm, and Sunday, March 25: 12:00pm-4:30pm
Instructor: Betty Glynn Carlson | Level: Beginning to Multi-Level | Tuition: $317/$264 Members
Continuing Navajo
This class is designed to develop your skills in the basic tapestry techniques used in Navajo weaving. If you are working on your first Navajo weaving, this class is a great opportunity to work on an unfinished piece, learn finishing techniques, or practice spinning Navajo warp. More experienced Navajo weavers may practice advanced techniques. Materials that should be brought to class by the student: Navajo loom and tools for weaving (batten, fork, long needles, etc). Students are encouraged to weave between classes and supply their own loom. Prerequisite: Students must have taken at least one Navajo Weaving class.
Reserve your seat now 1228 Tuesdays, April 10, 24 & May 8: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Instructor: Betty Glynn Carlson | Level: Advanced Beginning to Advanced | Tuition: $89/$74 Members
