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The
Fiber Garden LLC |
Weaving Workshops
Instructors: Susan Frame, Janet Sokolik,
Sharon Minett, Deb Jones
(Meet Susan, Deb,
and Janet!)
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Weavers create everything from scarves to
blankets to rugs!
All weaving classes will be listed on the Class/Event Schedule page when they are scheduled. Students who have pre-registered will be notified directly. Thanks!
Bags
& Totes. (3-day class)
. In this workshop you will have a
choice to weave either a handbag or tote. Project planning, design
elements, and finishing techniques will be covered. For all experience
levels. No previous
weaving experience required. Cost
$180
plus materials (approx $20-45).This class is offered
"on-demand". Pre-register
to be notified when
additional classes are forming!!
Bags
& Totes. (Weeklong)
. In this workshop you will have a
choice to weave a handbag and a tote. Project planning, design elements,
and finishing techniques will be discussed and implemented. How to
embellish your bag will be covered with a session on making your own felted
flower. You will leave class with at least one completely finished
project. Beginning weaving on a 4-harness floor loom required. Cost
$300
plus materials (approx $30-60). Wine and cheese welcome reception one evening; guests welcome. Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m. - noon. This class is offered
"on-demand". Please pre-register
to be notified when additional classes are forming!!
Beginning
Weaving - Placemats.
(Three day and weeklong options.) In this workshop you will learn
to warp and weave on a four harness floor loom. You will learn to read a
draft (pattern) and weave a wonderful and useful set of cotton placemats.
Project planning and finishing will be covered. If time permits in the
weeklong class, a second smaller project will be completed. No previous
weaving experience required. Weeklong cost $300 plus materials (approx
$25-50). Wine and cheese welcome reception one evening; guests welcome. Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m. - noon. Three day cost $180 plus materials (approx
$25-50). Sunday-Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Instructor: Sharon Minett.
This class is offered "on-demand". Please pre-register
to be notified when
additional classes are forming!!
Beginning
Weaving: Rags.
. Learn
to warp and weave on a four harness floor loom. You will learn to read a
draft (pattern) and weave a tablerunner and/or placemats from rag fabric. No previous
weaving experience required. Cost
$150
plus materials (approx $15-30). Length: Full weekend (Friday 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.; Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm) Instructor:
Susan Frame. Please check the Class/Event Schedule
page for workshop dates. Can't make these
dates?? Then pre-register
to be notified when
additional classes are forming!!
Beginning
Weaving:
Scarves. (Photos)
The perfect class for beginning weavers! In this workshop you will learn
to warp and weave on a four harness floor loom. You will learn to read a
draft (pattern) and weave a lovely set of wool scarves. No previous
weaving experience required. Cost $150 plus materials (approx $15-35).
Length: Full weekend (Friday 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.; Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm) Instructor: Susan
Frame Please check the Class/Event
Schedule page for workshop dates. Can't make these
dates?? Then pre-register
to be notified when
additional classes are forming!!
Beginning
Weaving: Placemats.
. In this workshop you will learn
to warp and weave on a four harness floor loom. You will learn to read a
draft (pattern) and weave an attractive set of cotton placemats...and a
coordinating tablerunner if time permits. No previous
weaving experience required. Cost
$150
plus materials (approx $20-30). Length: Full weekend (Friday 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.; Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm) Instructor:
Deb Jones. Please check the Class/Event
Schedule page for workshop dates. Can't make these
dates?? Then pre-register
to be notified when
additional classes are forming!!
Beginning
Weaving: Tablerunner.
A great beginner weaving class. Learn to warp and weave on a 4 harness
floor loom. You'll learn to read a draft (pattern) and by changing
treadling, you will weave a lovely cotton tablerunner in three different patterns. No previous weaving experience required. Cost
$150
plus materials (approx $15-25). Length: Full weekend (Friday 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.;
Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm) Instructor: Janet
Sokolik Please pre-register
to be notified when
additional classes are forming!!
Beginning
Weaving: Wearables.
In this workshop you will learn
to warp and weave on a four harness floor loom. You will learn to read a
draft (pattern) and weave a choice of a simple top, ruana, or shawl. Project
planning and finishing will be covered. If time permits, a second smaller
project will be completed. No previous
weaving experience required. Cost
$300
plus materials (approx $50-100). Wine and cheese welcome reception one
evening; guests welcome. Length: Weeklong (Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m. - noon) Instructor: Sharon Minett. This class
is offered "on-demand". Please pre-register
to be notified when
additional classes are forming!!
Double
Weave Blanket.
(photo)
One of our most popular weaving classes! Learn to double-weave a blanket
that is unfolded after coming off the loom to double your weaving width!
Beg. weaving experience on a four-harness floor loom required. Cost $150
plus materials (approx $50-80). Length: Full weekend (Friday 2:00 - 9:30 p.m.;
Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm) Instructor: Susan
Frame. Please check the Class/Event Schedule
page for workshop dates. Can't make these
dates?? Then pre-register
to be notified when
additional classes are forming!!
Double Weave Sampler. Explore a variety of double weave structures while you create a practical double weave wall hanging to organize your weaving supplies. Beginning weaving experience on a 4 harness loom required. Cost $150 plus materials (approx $15-30). Length: Full weekend (Friday 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.; Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm) Instructor: Janet Sokolik Please pre-register to be notified when additional classes are forming!!
Inkle
Weaving & Kumihimo Embellishments.
(Photos) The inkle loom is perfect for weaving belts, bookmarks, shoelaces, bands, and
trims that put the finishing touches on a project. The perfect class for
those wanting
to get a small taste of
portable weaving. The second 1/2 of this workshop will introduce kumihimo,
a Japanese braiding technique where you will learn to create beautiful braided
bands with threads and beads. You may register for the full day or only for the
inkle or kumihimo portions. No previous experience
necessary. Cost: Inkle weaving $30; Kumihimo $25; both workshops for a
reduced fee of $45. Fee includes all materials for use in class. Kumihimo disks
and inkle looms will be available for purchase following the class for those who
wish to take one home. Length: 2-3 hours each segment.
Instructor: Susan and Carl Frame. Please check the Class/Event Schedule
page for workshop dates. Can't make these
dates?? Then pre-register
to be notified when
additional classes are forming!!
Loom
Warping Refresher.
Does the thought of
warping your loom make you break into a cold sweat? Can't remember how to
warp from your beginning weaving workshop? During this workshop we will
practice, practice, practice! We will review how to calculate warp, read a
threading pattern, and practice each step of warping. You will have the
opportunity to warp the loom several times. Pre-requisite: beginning
weaving on a 4-harness loom. Cost $45. Fee includes all materials.
Length: One session; approx 6 hours. Instructor: Deb Jones
Pre-register
now!!
Navaho
Weaving. Learn a wide
variety of navaho pattern techniques to weave a beautiful wall hanging! No
previous weaving experience required. Cost $150
plus materials (approx $10-25). Length: Full weekend (Friday 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.;
Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm) Instructor: Janet
Sokolik Please pre-register
to be notified when
additional classes are forming!!
Overshot
Fabric. (Photo)
Learn
overshot technique with this unique class project! You will dress the loom
with enough warp to make two pieces of fabric using different treadling
variations and color changes. Fabric can be used for sewing vests,
pillows, or anything else you can imagine! Beginning weaving experience on
a four-harness loom required. Cost: $150 plus materials (approx
$50-75). Length: Full weekend (Friday 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.; Saturday
9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm) Instructor: Susan Frame Please
check the Class/Event Schedule page for workshop
dates. Can't make these dates?? Then pre-register
to be notified when
additional classes are forming!!
Overshot
Name Drafts.
Design an overshot pattern using a computer weaving program which has hidden
within its threading and treadling the name of someone! A table runner will
be woven using this creative technique with overshot. Beginning weaving
experience on a four harness loom required. Cost: $150 plus materials
(approx $10-25). Length:
Full weekend (Friday 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.; Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm)
Instructor: Susan Frame Please
check the Class/Event Schedule page for workshop
dates. Can't make these dates?? Then pre-register
to be notified when
additional classes are forming!!
Rag
Weaving. (photo)
The log cabin or another design of your choice will be used to make your choice
of rugs, placemats, or table runners. Two or three generous size rugs can
be completed in a weekend. Beginning weaving experience on a four harness
loom required.
Cost: $150 plus
materials (approx $25-50).
Length:
Full weekend (Friday 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.; Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm)
Instructor: Susan
Frame Please check the Class/Event
Schedule page for workshop dates. Can't make these
dates?? Then pre-register
to be notified when
additional classes are forming!!
Spinning
for Weaving. This workshop
will build your confidence as a spinner...no more fear of spinning warp for
weaving! You will learn how to spin a yarn that will work well as a warp,
as well as design a weft yarn. You will weave a small project from your handspun
yarns and never fear spinning for weaving again! Students must be
comfortable spinning wool and have beginning weaving experience on a 4-harness
loom.
Cost: $150 plus materials (approx $15-40). Students will also be welcome to
bring their own spinning fibers. Length: Full weekend (Friday 6:30 - 9:30
p.m.; Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 10am-4pm) Instructor: Deb
Jones Pre-register
now!!
Warp
Painting. (Photo)
This is a
"don't miss" workshop for weavers! You will learn to set up a
convenient warp dyeing table, use two different types of dyes to paint a wool
warp and a rayon chenille warp,
and weave both of them! You will leave with two completed handpainted, woven
scarves. Beginning weaving
experience on a four harness loom required. Cost: $185. Fee includes all
yarns and dyes. Length: Full weekend (Friday 6:00 -10:00 p.m.; Saturday
10am-6pm; Sunday 10am-4pm) Instructor: Deb Jones
Please check the Class/Event Schedule page for
workshop dates or pre-register to be notified
when additional workshops are forming.
Warp
Painting...One Day
(Photo)
Can't make a full weekend to warp
paint and weave?? The come for one full day and learn the process of warp
painting on both protein and cellulose fibers.
You will learn to set up a
convenient warp dyeing table, and use different types of dyes for painting a
protein and cellulose warps. You may wind and paint as many 3 yard warps as you
have time for in the day. Yarns available for dyeing include wool, bamboo,
tencel, cotton, or students may bring their own yarns. Cost: $55 plus yarn for
warps (Approx $15-30). Fee includes dyes and handouts. Length: Full
day; Saturday 10am-5pm Instructor: Deb Jones
Please check the Class/Event Schedule page for
workshop dates or pre-register to be notified
when additional workshops are forming.
Weaving
with Bead Embellishments. (Photos)
With
the popularity of beading, this workshop will be extra-special as you combine
two wonderful art forms. Students will weave a tablerunner, dresser scarf
or other similar project in cotton, adding beads into the weaving using the
Danish medallion technique and finishing with beads in a twisted fringe or a
hemstitched beaded edge.
Beginning weaving
experience on a four harness loom required. Cost: $150 plus materials (approx $15-30). Length:
Full weekend (Friday
6:30 -9:30 p.m.; Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm) Instructor: Susan
Frame. Please check the Class/Event Schedule
page for workshop dates or pre-register to be
notified when additional workshops are forming.
Weaving...Beyond
Wool and Cotton. Step
out of your beginning weaving comfort zone of cotton and wool and weave with
some new fibers. Bamboo and tencel are two fibers that create beautiful
fabrics well suited for a variety of projects from home accents to
clothing. Students will weave a tablerunner, dresser scarf
or other similar project.
Beginning weaving
experience on a four harness loom required. Cost: $150 plus materials (approx $15-30). Length:
Full weekend (Friday
6:30 -9:30 p.m.; Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm) Instructor: Susan
Frame. Please check the Class/Event Schedule
page for workshop dates or pre-register to be
notified when additional workshops are forming.
Weaving
for the Home - Cloverlets.
In this workshop you will learn all the
steps needed to make a coverlet. A lot of time will be spent on project
planning. You will learn how to customize a pattern of your choice for the
size of coverlet you want to make. A brief history on coverlets, fiber
selection, setts, and finishing techniques will be discussed. Students
will weave a sample of their coverlet in class and will go home with their
finished sample and the tools necessary to weave their own coverlet at home. For intermediate weavers; beginning weaving
experience on a four harness loom required. Cost $300
plus materials (approx $60-100). Wine
and cheese welcome reception one evening; guests welcome. Length: Weeklong
(Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m. - noon) Instructor:
Sharon Minett. Class is offered "on demand" Please pre-register to be notified when
additional workshops are forming.
Weaving
for the Home - Dishtowels.
In this workshop you will warp the loom
with a production warp and weave a variety of patterns in twill weave structures
using different yarns, tie-ups and treadlings. Project planning, fiber
selection, and finishing techniques will be covered. You will leave class
with 8-10 towels all from the same warp but all looking very different! For intermediate weavers; beginning weaving
experience on a four harness loom required. Cost $300
plus materials (approx $25-50). Wine
and cheese welcome reception one evening; guests welcome. Length: Weeklong
(Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m. - noon) Instructor:
Sharon Minett. Class is offered "on demand". Please pre-register
to be notified when additional workshops are forming.
Weaving
with Rayon Chenille. (photo)
You will fall in love with chenille! It's soft and cozy to wrap yourself
up in! You will learn about how chenille is made, techniques for weaving,
and proper finishing. You will
select one of several patterns to weave 1-2 generous-sized scarves! Beginning weaving
experience on a four-harness loom required. Length: Two days
(Saturday - Sunday) Cost: $150 plus materials (approx $10-25). Instructor: Deb
Jones Please check the Class/Event
Schedule page for workshop dates or pre-register
to be notified when additional workshops are forming.
Woven
Wearables.
Pick and choose from among all those
wonderful designer yarns and combine them to weave your choice of a double weave
ruana or
poncho. Project planning, design elements, and finishing techniques will be
covered. For intermediate weav
ers;
beginning weaving
experience on a four harness loom required. Cost $300
plus materials (approx $75-125). Wine and cheese welcome reception one evening; guests welcome. Length:
Weeklong (Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m. -
noon) Instructor: Sharon Minett. Class is offered "on
demand". Please pre-register to be notified when
additional workshops are forming.
Click on the links below to learn more!
Beads
& Embellishments
