Further Detail
Most of the looms will be threaded up ready for weaving. The four-shaft table looms will be threaded so you can explore the many possibilities of twill weaving. The rigid heddle looms will be set up so that the weft dominates the design, allowing you to experiment with rug and picture weaving techniques. You will also be able to set up a simple frame for tapestry weaving, and be shown how to put a warp on a four- shaft loom. (If you have woven before and would like to discuss what type of weaving you would like to do with Angela before the course, she can be contacted through the school; simon@ardingtonschool.com)
Skills/Techniques Covered
Level
Complete beginner Yes
Beginner Yes
Improver Yes
Intermediate Yes
Materials
Materials are not included in your course fee. All materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £5 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
You might like to bring a picture frame at least 20 cm by 12 cm which you could set up for tapestry weaving
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.
Most of the looms will be threaded up ready for weaving. The four-shaft table looms will be threaded so you can explore the many possibilities of twill weaving. The rigid heddle looms will be set up so that the weft dominates the design, allowing you to experiment with rug and picture weaving techniques. You will also be able to set up a simple frame for tapestry weaving, and be shown how to put a warp on a four- shaft loom. (If you have woven before and would like to discuss what type of weaving you would like to do with Angela before the course, she can be contacted through the school; simon@ardingtonschool.com)
Skills/Techniques Covered
- basic weaving vocabulary
- choosing suitable yarns
- weaving with neat straight edges
- finishing off weaving
- putting a warp on a four shaft loom
Level
Complete beginner Yes
Beginner Yes
Improver Yes
Intermediate Yes
Materials
Materials are not included in your course fee. All materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £5 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
You might like to bring a picture frame at least 20 cm by 12 cm which you could set up for tapestry weaving
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.