Master Weaver Program
Master Weaver Program Student Policies
Fibre Week 2011 Weaving Workshops
MASTER WEAVER LEVEL 1
Studies will include the basic principles of weaving
- tools
- structure – plain weave, twill & supplementary weft
- design – colour value as a design consideration
- the characteristics of wool, as a material for weaving
- planning and designing for weaving, including drafting and project calculations
- weaving resources.
This is NOT a Beginner course. See the Learning to Weave course in the Fibre Arts section.
Prerequisite: Students should have successfully warped the loom and woven off several warps, on a four shaft loom, and be familiar with basic weaving language and tools. Students are encouraged to bring their own loom and equipment. Note: classroom will be available in the evenings to weave samples during the week.
Supplies List
Instructor: tba
Saturday, June 25– Friday, July 1
$tba +GST Materials $65 (payable to the instructor).
MASTER WEAVER LEVEL 2
These studies expand on knowledge and skill gained from working through the coursework and assignments of Level I.
- Tools – the history and use of simple looms
- Structure – expand on plain weave, twill and supplementary weft to explore double weave, twill treadlings and overshot
- Design – colour interaction in the woven structure
- The characteristics of cotton as a material for weaving
- Planning and designing for weaving, including drafting, calculations and finishing considerations
Prerequisite: Master Weaver Level 1
Students are encouraged to bring their own loom and equipment. Supplies List (same as Level I). Note: classroom will be available in the evenings to weave samples during the week.
Supplies List
Instructor: tba
Saturday, June 26– Friday, July 2
$tba +GST Materials $65 (payable to the instructor).
Off Campus Master Weaver Course Offerings
Assignment Marking
Upon completion of the classroom assignments, contact the Olds College program coordinator to pay the current marking fee. Instructions will then be given for mailing to the instructor.
Fee: $120
(covers instructor marking time and return mailing costs)
For all your weaving supplies contact:
