Beginner’s Course in Multi-Shaft Weaving
Please note this course was originally posted as a table runner but has been changed to a bread bag.
Overview.
During this three day, full day course, participants will learn the basic skills required for weaving by designing, measuring, dressing the loom and weaving on a four-shaft loom. Cotton yarn will be provided in an array of colours for you to choose from. At the end of the course, each participant will have created their very own bread bag; perfect for storing your artisan bread. The final project will measure approx. 9 inches wide and 12 inches long and will be finished with a drawstring opening on one end. Each participant will be provided with a table loom for the duration of the course, plus a copy of the pattern and detailed instructions for the project.
Who is well suited for this course?
This is a beginners weaving course so no prior weaving experience is required. This will give you an opportunity to try multi shaft weaving before you decide if this is something you wish to pursue. However, it should be noted that weaving requires many repetitive hand and arm movements. If you have joint or back issues you may find this difficult.
Program Outline.
Day 1
Overview of program - Discuss parts of loom and other weaving accessories and how they work- Discuss yarn and weaving patterns - Measure Warp - Start dressing the loom.
Day 2
Finish dressing the loom - Chose weft colours - Wind the bobbins for the shuttles - Start weaving following the pattern provided - Hemstitch the beginning edge of the bread bag.
Day 3
Finish Weaving - Hemstitch the edge - Take bread bag off the loom - Sew up bread bag on sewing machine - Quick trick to make a matching drawstring - Overall discussion on weaving covering the opportunity to join our local guilds, where to buy equipment and yarn plus good resource books.
What to bring:
Each participant needs to bring the following to class.
Lunch - Coffee or tea is provided at the ACAC
Scissors
Pen and Paper for notes
Measuring tape
$200 Members $230 Non Members
There is a materials cost of $15.00 per person that is to be paid directly to the instructor on the day of the class. This will cover the cost of the yarn used to allow each participant to choose their own weft colours as well as will include use of a loom at the ACAC.