Master Weaver Level 1 - Confirmed
The foundation class for the Artisan designation of the Master Weaver Program. It provides the basis for an ongoing exploration into weave structures, colour & design, and focuses on refining skills with materials and equipment. In this fast paced and challenging week, students will improve their weaving skills & management of materials, and challenge themselves to become more than “recipe” weavers. Note: classroom will be available in the evenings to weave samples during the week.
Pre-requisite: Basic weaving experience is necessary for this course. If you have never had any weaving experience, but are interested in exploring the art, we offer a Beginning Weaving workshop located during Fibre Week.
Course Requirements: A table loom + Level 1 supply list.
Instructor: Kami Johnson
Master Weaver Level 2 - Confirmed
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
Students are encouraged to bring their own loom and equipment.
Pre/Co-requisite: Master Weaver Level 1.
Course Requirements: A table loom and Level 2 supply list.
Instructor: Shannon Nelson
Master Weaver Level 3 - Confirmed
The coursework in this level focuses on Block Weaves, Profile Drafting, and Multi-shaft Weaving. The use of linen and silk in weaving, complex looms, and different computer weaving programs will be discussed. Students will be competent to apply the Profile Draft to various weave structures, and execute true unit weave structures, non-unit weave structures, and grouped thread projects. Students will demonstrate understanding and competency of a multi shaft weaving project and demonstrate competency in the use of both linen and silk fibres in an appropriate way.
The use of a multi-shaft loom in class is necessary, check with the host or college regarding rentals if you don't have access to one for this class. Access to an 8 shaft loom for homework, although desirable, is not required.
Pre/Co-requisite: Master Weaver Level 2.
Course Requirements: A table loom and Level 3 supply list.
Instructor: Velma Hudson
Master Weaver Level 4 - Confirmed
This course requires the student to use all the information learned thus far in the Master Weaver program to develop a personal language utilizing the fundamentals of design and colour as applied to the woven structure. The fundamentals of design will be covered as they relate to the whole, and then in relation to weaving. Colour theory will be covered and then practiced in class. The majority of the classroom work will be in theory and on paper covering competencies in:
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Fundamentals of Design
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Colour in Weaving
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Implementing Design in Weaving
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Colour & Weave, Texture, Stripes & Checks, Plaids & Tartans
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History of Flat Woven Textiles
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Developing a portfolio
Pre-requisite: Master Weaver Level 3.
Course Requirements: A table loom and Level 4 supply list.
Instructor: Linda Wilson
Master Weaver Level 5
Master Weaver Level 5 is the capstone course for the Master Weaver Program. Students will plan, develop and present an in-depth weaving research project of their own design. Students will develop a research proposal with their selected project including research objectives, design methods. Once approved, students will demonstrate relevant cultural and historical knowledge of their selected topic, implement their methodology, and assess their project results. A final project report will be required.
Tuition: $655.00