Thurs 15th April 2027 10am - 12pm
Thurs 29th April 2027 10am - 12pm
 

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 8 & 22nd July

• Pattern with Colour - Thurs 9 & 23rd September 

• Pattern with Weave  - Thurs 7 & 21st October 

• Beanpods & Peapods  - Thurs 11 & 25th November 
   

You can find full details of all the remaining classes in the series here.  If you are interested in booking the full series in one go, please contact Gemma for details of the discounts available.