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Session: Introduction to Finger Manipulated Weaves on a Rigid Heddle

Description: Finger-manipulated weaving is a fun way to add interest to a project using your fingers. In this seminar, we’ll look at four decorative techniques that can be used on the rigid heddle loom: Leno Lace, Medallions, Brooks Bouquet, and Soumak You’ll have time to practise each skill and ask question as we go. Students will learn and try out 4 techniques on a sample warp.

Instructor: Tammy Bast

Duration: 1/2 Day

When: June 19 via Zoom

Level: Intermediate

Supplies that students will bring:This project will work with any warp…however, for a learning class, I recommend a dk/worsted weight wool in a 7.5 or 8 dent reed. It works very well with Briggs & Little wool, about 200m/100g. In addition:

  •  A warped loom. The warp should be at least 12″ wide and 48″ long
  • Extra warp yarn for the weft (200m)
  • A bulky weight yarn for weft (200m)
  • 2 shuttles minimum
  • Crochet hook #3-6
  • weaving comb or wide tooth hair comb
  • optional – extra weft options, different weights are fun to play with

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Materials Included: Students will provide their own materials Instructor will send each student a 10 page document including video links.