Class Timings:

• Thurs 7th October 10am - 12pm UK time

• Thurs 21st October 10am - 12pm UK time

Tutor: Mary Crabb

Bookings Close: 23 September

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 seventh class in a linked series of two-part workshops.  

In this two-part twining class Mary will be looking at pattern as applied to the weave. There will be elements of colour included in the work but the main focus will be on how the warps become an integral part of the pattern making.  

Session one will introduce a new form for working with a functional pocket. A new material will be suggested too, 4mm cotton braided rope, which will mean working at a slightly larger scale in the warp and a softer weft, such as wool. Setting up the pocket will be the starting point for this class. Using single and paired twining, the pocket will be the canvas for weaving a simple twill pattern. This will be worked in one and then two colours. Mary will discuss how to design a twill for a pocket as opposed to a vertical pattern.  

To follow in session two, we will look at how a pattern can be formed using the warps alone, working compact and spaced twining. This will be done using the small pod design from the original Introduction to Twining class earlier in the year. Mary will demonstrate a larger pocket with firmer clean edged warps and manipulated warps. She will also show how to make a simple woven border to finish the ends neatly.  

The final class in the course is as follows:  

• Beanpods & Peapods  - Thurs 11 & 25th November 

  
  

Skills Covered

• How to set up a pocket

• Twill patterns in one and two colours

• How to design your own twill pattern for a pocket

• Warp manipulation

• New materials – cotton braided rope and wool

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 20 November 2027

• Unlimited access to watch again until 20 December 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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