Class Timings:

•  Thurs 15th April 10am - 12pm UK time

• Thurs 29th April 10am - 12pm UK time

Tutor: Mary Crabb

Bookings Close: 1 April

Class Details

This class is suitable for those who have been following Mary's Twining series with Ardington or those with a little experience.  It is the third in a linked series of two-part workshops - full details are shown below.

In this two-part class we will focus on form and how it can be developed with the addition and subtraction of warps. Following on from the previous two classes looking at the basics of twining and then bases and borders, this class will allow more freedom and flow in working towards the making of organic forms.

Week one will begin with a discussion about why warps might need to be inserted using examples from Mary’s sketchbox. Mary will demonstrate three different methods of inserting double warps and then single warps. You will be invited to join in, or watch, as Mary makes a warp sample for addition to your sketchbox. This will include top tips on how to add in easily and correctly. Removing warps will then be covered and an alternative to adding in, if you are wanting a denser weave.

In week two we will discuss the how and when to add or subtract warps, and how to achieve an asymmetric/ symmetric form. As before, Mary will demonstrate making a pod (a pod being a rounded form with an opening) with inserted warps. This can be watched or you could join in. Finally, Mary will show you how to create slits, openings and points by reversing the twining and subtracting warps.  

You will be invited to practice your skills and share photos of your progress, between classes, to develop your skills further.  Mary will provide one-to-one feedback for every student, via our class information page, throughout the course.  

Further classes in the course are as follows:  

• Slits & Edges  - Thurs 10 & 24th June 

• Circle Starts  - Thurs 1 & 22nd July

• Pattern with Colour - Thurs 9 & 23rd September 

• Pattern with Weave  - Thurs 7 & 21st October 

• Beanpods & Peapods  - Thurs 11 & 25th November   

Skills Covered

• Addition of warps

• Subtraction of warps

• Different techniques for addition of warps

• How to create slits, openings and points

• When to add warps

• Asymmetric and symmetric forms

  
  

Materials Required

Materials are not included in the cost of this class.

Click here to download the required materials list

We suggest that you do not buy any specialist materials more than one week in advance as, occasionally, a class may be cancelled due to low enrolment.​​ For full terms and conditions, see our ONLINE terms of service.

Useful Information

• Personal feedback from your tutor until 29 May 2027

• Unlimited access to watch again until 28 June 2027  

• Twining can be tiring on the hands, neck and shoulders. Please consider this before booking. 

• Our classes are designed to be enjoyed LIVE on Zoom, but you may join by 'recording only' if this is not possible 

• Choose to work-along or just watch & learn

• You’ll need a printer for this class if you wish to print the handouts

  
  

All Ardington ONLINE classes and talks are accompanied by their own online class information page. Helpful and easy to use, these private pages enable students and tutors to share resources, ideas and photos with each other – before, during, and after class.  The link to access the page will be shared via email in the days leading up to the class. For more details, click here.