This class will review winding a warp on a warping board and dressing the loom from back to front and front to back. Students will be provided with a short narrow warp so that they can dress their loom in their preferred method. There will be a review of tying onto the front tie-on rod, closing up spaces, preparing the beginning (and end) of the cloth for hemstitching and/or fringe. Students will have an opportunity to practice hemstitching. Other topics will include how to begin and end weft yarns, achieve good edges, manage shuttles in multi-shuttle structures, and use floating selvedges. Reading basic drafts and profile drafts will be covered. Other useful information (such as how to properly repair broken warp ends) will be included, if time permits. This class is not for the total beginner.
G4: Refresher Class for the Returning or Developing Weaver
4-shaft floor or table loom with 12-dent reed
2 shuttles, bobbins, general weaving supplies (e.g., raddle [if you use one], scissors, blunt needle, t-pins, tape measure), paper and pencil