Description: Combining a twill threading and treadling with a specific contrasting color order in warp and weft yields a rich collection of patterns unachievable by color order or interlacement alone. This workshop combines color-and-weave effects with a twill gamp to explore how one color order impacts the look of five different twill threadings when woven as-drawn-in, with color-order variations in the weft, and with different tie-ups and/or treadling orders. All participants will thread five-twill gamps, either for four or eight shafts. Each will be assigned one of several warp color orders to provide variety as we share images of their results. Over three days, we’ll experiment with three gamps, making changes in color order, tie-up and/or treadling as we go. Weavers will come away with at least 75 different color-and-weave effects patterns to inspire future work.
Instructor: Karen Donde
Duration: 3 Day
When: June 14, 15, 16 via Zoom
Level: Intermediate
Supplies that students will bring:
- 4- or 8-shaft table or floor loom 15 – 20 inches wide, rigid heddle will work if weaver is proficient with 4 heddles
- Three boat or stick shuttles and several bobbins
- 5/2 cotton, or similar, in at least three contrasting colors (extra colors if you’d like to experiment)
- Usual weaving tools & supplies
- Camera
- 3 different colored pencils (erasable is helpful)
- Note-taking supplies
Fee: $0
Materials Included:
- Warping instructions/drafts sent in advance
- Digital handouts sent 10 days in advance for participants to print as needed:
- Weaving instructions
- Resources list