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 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 on this loom.
The other sample will be woven on a loom which has been threaded at eight or twelve threads an 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 You will also be able to experiment with textured weaves. The samples can be made up into small bags or used as mats.
The tutor will explain how to put a warp on the loom and how to set up a simple frame for weaving
Skills/Techniques Covered
Level
Complete beginner Yes
Beginner Yes
Improver Yes
Materials
All materials, tools and equipment will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £5. The tutor would like this to be donated to a charity of your choice.
Please Bring With You
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 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 on this loom.
The other sample will be woven on a loom which has been threaded at eight or twelve threads an 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 You will also be able to experiment with textured weaves. The samples can be made up into small bags or used as mats.
The tutor will explain how to put a warp on the loom and how to set up a simple frame for weaving
Skills/Techniques Covered
- basic weaving vocabulary
- weaving with straight edges
- keeping edges neat when using two shuttles
- finishing off weaving
Level
Complete beginner Yes
Beginner Yes
Improver Yes
Materials
All materials, tools and equipment will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £5. The tutor would like this to be donated to a charity of your choice.
Please Bring With You
- scissors
- a 6 or 12 inch ruler
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.