Master Weaver Program
Fibre Week 2010 Weaving Workshops
Sponsored by HWSDA
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: Jean Curry
Saturday, June 26– Friday, July 2
$475 +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: Judith Klassen
Saturday, June 26– Friday, July 2
$475 +GST Materials $65 (payable to the instructor).
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