IEHG Winter 2013 Weaving Classes

Suzanne Chappell, Instructor, IEHG Education Chair

Beginning Weaving

These Introduction to Weaving Classes on a harness (shaft) loom or rigid heddle loom are for beginning (no experience) and new weavers who still need some guidance. Three six-week sessions are offered, two in the daytime and one evening. One or more projects will be completed during the course of instruction, but will require doing some weaving at home. Classes are conducted in Redlands, and require a membership in the IEHG guild. Looms are available for rental at $10/month.

Wednesday Morning – Dates: Feb. 6 – Mar. 13 – Time: 9 am – Noon

CANCELLED/Thursday Afternoon – Dates: Feb. 7 – Mar. 14 – Time: Noon – 3 p.m.

Topics

• Fibers and Weave Structure with samples
• Parts of a Loom and Weaving Tools
• Reading a project draft (as presented in magazines)
• Planning a Project
• Selecting Yarn
• Measuring warp
• Warping your loom
• Winding a shuttle
• Weaving and finishing your project

The cost is $90 for six classes.

A $10 fee is charged if I provide the fibers for a project.

Class is limited to a maximum of 4 students.

FULL/Wednesday Evening Weaving

Dates: Feb. 6 – Mar. 13 - Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

The weaving structure, Ms and Os, will be introduced. Students will have the opportunity to weave samples on a pre-warped loom that will be cut off at the end of the sessions for their weaving record, and future reference.

The cost is $90 for six classes.

A fee is charged if I provide the fibers for a project.

The class size is limited to a maximum of 4 students.

Call or email Suzanne Chappell 909-794-3470 for questions and class information.

 

Weaving for the Not-So-Sure. Learn to weave on a rigid heddle and/or small tapestry loom. Class and project customized for you. Palm Springs area Mariellen, aka The Rigid Heddler.

Tri-Community Adult Ed
Mon & Tues 9am-3: 30pm, Wed. 7-10pm. $75 for 12 Weeks of individual instruction-all equipment supplied–first project free yarn! 626-331-0682 Tri-Community Adult Ed. 20350 E. Cienega Ave Covina CA.

Riverside Spinners meet Tuesday mornings, 10 am-Noon at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Riverside.
Call Lynda Yoho, 951-351-4542, for information.

3rd Sunday Spinners, Weavers, Whatever! Meets 11am-2pm, at Massage Rx in Rancho Mirage. Bring any fiber related item you are working on. Contact Mariellen, 760-328-2790, for information.

Weaving 101: The complete Introduction to Weaving. A 3-day Studio Class with hands-on individual instruction. Learn how to Weave on a Floor or Table Loom, Plan a Weaving Project, Select Yarn, use 2-Warping Techniques, Dress a Loom, and Weave 2-projects. Loom and Yarn supplied.
By appointment at the “Weavers Cupboard Studio” in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Call Gail Marlow-Dickey 909-985-8916, 909-239-7908; or e-mail Gail Marlow-Dickey. weaverscupboard.com

Triangle Loom: Weaving on a Triangular Loom. A hands-on Studio class with individual instruction. Learn how to Weave on a Triangular Loom, the loom that warps its self as you weave. Learn three weaving techniques, Plan Projects, Select Yarns, and finishing Techniques.
By appointment at the “Weavers Cupboard Studio” in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Call Gail Marlow-Dickey 909-985-8916, 909-239-7908; or e-mail Gail Marlow-Dickey. weaverscupboard.com