Further Detail
Weave two samples on looms set up with the warp threads at different spacing. The patterns will be produced by using two shuttles in various sequences to put the weft in place. One will be woven on a loom which has been threaded at eight or twelve threads at inch with two colours of yarn in stripes of different widths. Interesting patterns are formed when the same two yarns are used for the weft. Both the warp and weft contribute to the design.
The other sample will be woven on a loom which has been threaded with white cotton spaced at about 4 threads an inch. These threads, which are the warp, will be completely covered by the weft. You could also experiment with techniques for weaving scenes.
The samples can be made up into small bags or used as mats.
You will also be shown how to put a warp on the loom, how to set up a simple frame for weaving and how textured weaves can be produced on a rigid heddle.
Skills/Techniques Covered
Level
This course is designed for a range of abilities, including complete beginners.
Materials
All materials, tools and equipment will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £5.00, payable to the tutor during the course.
The tutor may not have the facilities to take card payments for materials in the workshops. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book if your course involves buying materials from the tutor.
Please Bring With You
You might like to bring a wooden frame at least 20 cm by 12 cm which you could set up for tapestry weaving. (A picture frame would be fine)
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.
Weave two samples on looms set up with the warp threads at different spacing. The patterns will be produced by using two shuttles in various sequences to put the weft in place. One will be woven on a loom which has been threaded at eight or twelve threads at inch with two colours of yarn in stripes of different widths. Interesting patterns are formed when the same two yarns are used for the weft. Both the warp and weft contribute to the design.
The other sample will be woven on a loom which has been threaded with white cotton spaced at about 4 threads an inch. These threads, which are the warp, will be completely covered by the weft. You could also experiment with techniques for weaving scenes.
The samples can be made up into small bags or used as mats.
You will also be shown how to put a warp on the loom, how to set up a simple frame for weaving and how textured weaves can be produced on a rigid heddle.
Skills/Techniques Covered
- Basic weaving vocabulary
- Weaving with straight edges
- Keeping edges neat when using two shuttles
- Finishing off weaving
Level
This course is designed for a range of abilities, including complete beginners.
Materials
All materials, tools and equipment will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £5.00, payable to the tutor during the course.
The tutor may not have the facilities to take card payments for materials in the workshops. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book if your course involves buying materials from the tutor.
Please Bring With You
You might like to bring a wooden frame at least 20 cm by 12 cm which you could set up for tapestry weaving. (A picture frame would be fine)
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.