Learn to Weave - From Thread to Cloth
Weaving is one of the oldest textile crafts used to craete everything from cozy scarves to custom home decor. In this 6-session series, you’ll join instructor Jess McDonald to learn the full process of making your own fabric from scratch!
Students will learn how to plan a project, set up (or "dress") a multishaft Ashford table loom, and weave a unique piece of high-quality material. By the end of the class, you’ll have created a beautiful length of cotton cloth that can be finished as a scarf, a table runner, or placemats to take home and enjoy! It’s the perfect way to learn how to create your own textiles from the ground up.
Skills Taught
- project design & calculations
- creating a warp on a warping board or mill
- rolling on a warp with even tension
- threading heddles in a straight draw
- sleying the reed
- weaving using a stick shuttle and/or boat shuttle
- changing colours, plain weave, hemstitching
- finishing techniques
*Maximum woven width of 15 inches by maximum length of 65 inches.
The class size is limited to four people per workshop to ensure students receive as much guidance as possible. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners, those who want to learn how to set up the loom, or those wanting to create in a supportive environment!
SYLLABUS
Class 1: Introduction to course, weaving theory, project planning, creating warp
Class 2: Rolling on warp & threading heddles
Class 3: Reed threading, tying on, spreading warp, planning to weave
Class 4 - 5: Weaving project
Class 6: Weaving and finishing
SUPPLIES NEEDED
- 4/8 Cotton (1 - 3 spools required based on project choice! This can be chosen the day of the class!)
- Notebook and pencil/pen
- Tapestry/darning needle
- Dedication to learning!
If students require more time to weave, they can rent the loom at the shop for an additional $10 a day.
Please note that these table looms require participants to stand for the majority of the workshop, however, accommodations can be made! If you have any concerns about this, please ask how we can accommodate you!
This workshop is suited for adults (age 15+)
WORKSHOP CANCELLATION POLICY:
If you cannot attend a workshop (either one-day, or a multi-day series) and it is 14 or more days before the start date, you will receive a store credit for 75% of the value of the workshop. If you cancel less than 14 days before the start of the workshop, you will NOT receive a refund or store credit. No credit or refund will be given for a "no-show" in the workshop regardless of the reason. So please ensure that you can attend before signing up. EAST COAST QUILT Co reserves the right to cancel workshops/events for any reason. If this happens, you will be refunded your full workshop fee.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | No experience necessary! Perfect for complete beginners and those who are eager to weave! Students can take this class more than once! |
| Materials Included: | Ashford table looms and various equipment are provided for workshop use. Folks are welcome to bring their own if they desire! |
| Requirements: | 1 - 3 cones of 4/8 cotton, darning need, a pair of sharp snips, a notebook, and enthusiasm to learn! Please note, that these table looms require participants to stand for the majority of the workshop. If you have any concerns about this, please ask how we can accommodate you. |
| Instructor: | Jessica McDonald |
| Instructor Bio: | Jess McDonald (BFA 2019) is a textile artist based here in St. John's, Newfoundland and is the provincial representative for the Guild of Canadian Weavers. As a lover of all things textiles, Jessica brings traditional crafts to light through exploration and teaching. For over 10 years she has been teaching private and public workshops in sewing, stitching, and weaving. Jess is passionate about creating community through making and sharing her knowledge of craft with others. |
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