Shadow Weave is a subset of color-and-weave; and it is related to many techniques, other structures, and contrivances in weaving,.This sometimes makes it feel unattainable. If we take it one characteristic or method at a time we are able to traverse the many pathways it offers.
This workshop will be a round robin style exploration of the method developed by Marian Powell for weaving Shadow Weave. You will be weaving brand new drafts developed by your instructor. Each loom will have a different draft. Participants will be given all the drafts in a multiple page binder filled with colorful handouts.
This 3-day workshop is for intermediate weavers, who understand basic structures, such as plain weave and twill. It would also be helpful for participants to know there are such a things as profile drafts in weaving. We will explore exactly how these work in Shadow Weave.
Drafts will be for 4, 6, or 8 shafts and participants will need looms with these configurations to match their assigned draft. Be aware – 4 shaft Shadow Weave drafts are actually a bit more difficult to understand and to weave than 6 or 8. All participants will arrive at the workshop with a loom warped with 10/2 mercerized cotton following the instructions and drafts given by the instructor.
Through this process as described, participants will leave the workshop with an understanding of how to weave new Shadow Weave drafts, how Shadow Weave works within block theory, and how to create their own unique Shadow Weave drafts.
Instructor: Rebecca Winter
Duration: 3 day
When: Monday – Wednesday
Level: Intermediate
Categories: Weaving
Supplies that students will bring:
- A 4, 6, or 8 shaft loom warped according to pre-workshop instructions and drafts, and be aware there will be absolutely no time for warping during the workshop.
- Two colors of 10/2 cotton yarn that are fairly high in contrast of value.
- Enough yarn to share with others for weaving on their loom.
- Two shuttles and two bobbins.
- Other items to bring may include: additional bobbins, extra shuttles, the usual workshop equipment, scissors, tags or tape for marking samples, header material or yarn to divide your samples, loom tools.
Material Fee: $35
Materials Included: The materials fee covers a three-ring binder filled with colorful handouts, all the drafts prepared for the workshop, page protectors to hold samples, and a jump drive with .wif files.