Do you have a rigid heddle loom sitting in your closet that you do not know what to do with? Are you exploring the idea of weaving?
Rigid heddle looms are a versatile loom that fits the needs of many weavers. They can be used for many different styles of weaving. They take up little space and are easy to store.
In this class you will warp and start weaving on your rigid heddle loom. Various techniques for warping will be discussed. We will go over reading a rigid heddle draft and learning about take-up and draw-in. I will provide cotton for your warp as well as different weft fibers to practice with.
Materials to bring to workshop:
A rigid heddle loom
An 8, 10, or 12 dent reed
Brown paper the width of your reed to warp with about 3 yards
A stick shuttle
A warping peg
A sley hook
Several rubber bands
Tape measure
Scissors
Notebook and pencil/pen for notes
Pam will have a few looms to borrow if you would like to try weaving and do not yet have a loom. Please contact her in advance to borrow a loom. This will be on a first come basis.
Please email her with the size of your loom and reed or to borrow a loom at clearlysewcrazy55@gmail.com
Friday afternoon, 1 to 4 pm
Workshop fee: $85
About your instructor: Pam Rensberger is a retired ER RN who is now a shepherd, spinner, weaver, dyer, and sometime knitter. She has a flock of long wool sheep which provide her with her fiber to work with. She has been raising sheep and working with their wool for over 10 years. She enjoys demonstrating and teaching fiber arts.
$85.00
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