Description: The workshop in warp-faced rep introduces weavers to the concept of block design, where two shafts control the color of each block or threading unit. Drafts for 4- and 8-shaft looms will be sent in advance via email, along with color suggestions for the pattern and background colorways. Discussions will focus on color, movement of blocks, skeleton tie-ups, and threading systems. Weavers will work exclusively on their own looms, learning how to interpret the profile treadling plans for both the thick and thin weft picks. The warp is wide enough for a table runner or several placemats.
Instructor: Rosalie Neilson
Duration: 3 Day
When: June 14, 15, 16
Level: Intermediate
Supplies that students will bring:
- 4 or 8 shaft loom at least 12 – 15 inches wide
- 10 or 12, or 15 dent reed (use 15-dent as last option if using 3/2 cotton)
- reed hook
- tape measure
- one boat shuttle
- two ski, rug or stick shuttles
- sturdy cord (like butcher cord) or smooth linen to use for a lashing-on cord
- about 10 yards of cotton or linen cord, waste yarn, or torn rags to use as a header to open out the shed
- scissors
- tapestry needle
- graph paper (4 or 8 squares per inch)
- pen and paper for note taking
- pocket calculator or app on cell phone
- masking tape
- weights for broken warp ends
Fee: $30
Materials Included:
- three coil-bound notebook
- netting shuttle
- supplies for color wraps