Description: Create a fabulous one of a kind shawl that stays on the shoulders! The v-shaped shawl is a favorite style due to it’s unique shape; it stays put on the shoulders while covering all of the back. Use double weave and a unique method of weaving a fold to weave the shawl.
Participants will learn about the design and weaving process for the shawl. They will see many finished pieces and will explore use of color and stripe patterns in designing warp, considering weft choices as well.
In this venue, participants will order a pre-wound warp from the instructor, and will begin the hands-on part of the class with dressing the loom. Time will be spent off-line to complete threading. On-line sessions will cover aspects of the weaving that are specific to this project, starting at the beginning. Some weaving time will be off-line, but students will be guided on-line through important parts, including weaving the v part of the shawl, removing it from the loom, and finishing.
The class is appropriate for newer weavers as long as they have warped and woven at least one project. Weavers who are more experienced, but want to learn about double weave and/or back-to-front warping will also appreciate this class.
Instructor: Robin Lynde
Duration: 2 Day
When: June 18, 19 via Zoom
Level: Intermediate
Supplies that students will bring:
- 4-shaft loom in working order at least 18″ wide, with 90 heddles/shaft. Reed 8 dpi for wool or 10 dpi for cotton.
- Lease sticks, clamps, whatever equipment is needed for that loom when warping
Raddle. - Paper to wind warp, width of loom or 20 x 76″, doesn’t need to be continuous.
- Loom bench or other appropriate seating.
- 2 boat shuttles with bobbins.
- Scrap yarn on two bobbins that fit the shuttles, may be left over from something else.
- Cutting mat for sewing (cardboard is OK)
- Scissors.
- Tape measure.
- Bobbin winder should be available.
Fee: $90 for wool or $105 for cotton
Materials Included:
- Warp wound and ready for the loom.
- Yarn for weft.
- Wool is Brown Sheep Co. Nature Spun Sport.
- Cotton is Ashford Caterpillar Cotton.
- Students will be sent a link on instructor’s website or a pdf to view color choices and stripe patterns.