Class Timings:

• Thurs 9th September 10am - 12pm UK time

• Thurs 23rd September 10am - 12pm UK time

Tutor: Mary Crabb

Bookings Close: 26 August

Class Details

This ONLINE class is suitable for those who have been following Mary's Twining series with Ardington or those with a little experience. It is the sixth class in a linked series of two-part workshops.  

This class is all about pattern using colour! The first of the two sessions will focus on generating patterns with two colours worked together. So that the pattern can be achieved quickly, Mary will show you how to set up a sample as a tube. This course will not be driven by form, that can be applied later. Setting up the colours in the right places is important and an essential will be how to join in two threads of different colours at the same time. The patterns will weave themselves with very little intervention once set up, which is magical. Patterns covered will be horizontal stripes, chasing spirals, vertical stripes, and checkerboard.  

The second session will take the idea of working with two colours to the next level by using the twist the make more complex blocks of colour, zig zags, and directional twists. Mary will demonstrate a three-strand twine in one colour and mixed colours. This can add more coloured patterns with a raised surface. To finish we will learn how to play with the chasing spirals to create a many coloured effect.  

Further classes in the course are as follows:  

• Pattern with Weave  - Thurs 7 & 21st October 

• Beanpods & Peapods  - Thurs 11 & 25th November 

Skills Covered

• How to set up and twine a tube

• Patterns with two colours

• How the pattern is affected by odd and even numbers of warp

• Patterns – horizontal stripes, chasing spiral, vertical stripes, checkerboard

• Patterns with twist – directional, zig zags, blocks of colour

• Patterns with many colours – chasing spiral extension, diagonal stripes.

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 23rd October 2027

• Unlimited access to watch again until 22 November 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 

  
  

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