Weaving Magic (August 3 – August 7)

Description

Explore the wonderful world of weaving using different looms! First, we’ll use the Schacht Cricket rigid heddle loom to weave a cotton scarf. We will design a stripe warp using different colored cotton yarns, then thread the loom and weave the scarf. For the second rigid heddle loom project you will have the choice of weaving a pillow, a cotton scarf, felted coasters, or a felted purse (project to be chosen in collaboration with the instructor and based on time and interest), or working on the other projects available in the classroom: potholder looms, band looms, bead looms, cardboard looms and “baskets”. You will work at your own pace and will choose which projects you want to complete; some will complete more projects than others. *Students must be able to tie an overhand knot.

Beth Guertin has been a weaver for over thirty years and teaches at her studio, A Place to Weave.