Description: Clasped warp is a clever technique that enables a weaver to begin a warp end with one color and finish with another, placing the join anywhere along the length of the warp. The weaver chooses the location of the color changes, placing them in either a planned or freeform manner as the warp is measured. Direct warping of a rigid heddle loom lends itself beautifully to this idea.
Students will warp the loom for a scarf with wool yarn provided by the instructor and making design decisions along the way. They may weave in plain weave or using clasped weft, which will also be introduced.
In an on-line slide show students will see pieces woven with clasped warp and weft and be inspired by the wide variety of ideas using this technique. Live demos will guide them through the process of warping and weaving..
Instructor: Robin Lynde
Duration: 1 Day
When: June 15 via Zoom
Level: All
Supplies that students will bring:
- Rigid heddle loom at least 8″ wide with an 8 (or 7.5) dpi heddle.
- Stand for loom OR clamp to hold loom to table while warping.
- Warping tools (peg and clamp for direct warping, threading hook).
- Additional clamps to secure to any kind of table. My favorite is a bar clamp, available at hardware stores and useful for all kinds of tasks.
- Two stick shuttles.
- Tape measure, scissors, tapestry needle.
Fee: $30
Materials Included: Brown Sheep Co. Nature Spun Fingering wool yarn, 3 balls. Students can choose colors before yarn ships.