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The Weavers Guild of Minnesota is a fiscal year 2010 recipient of a Community Arts Schools and Conservatories grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board.This activity is made possible, in part, by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.
Try It! Classes
Try It! Dye It to Spin It
Explore hand painting wool rovings and immersion dyeing using acid dyes. Students will learn to prepare wool, choose a color palette and pick up tips for creating their own color formulas. General dye lab safety, dye mixing, multiple techniques for heat setting, and rinsing of wool will be covered.
944 Friday, July 30: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Jen Cuff | Level: Multi
Tuition: $59/$50 Members | Materials Fee: $15 | Dye Lab Fee: $25
Try It! Tapestry
Tapestry weaving is a beautiful art form and craft. Explore some basic techniques on a simple, portable loom. Students will learn to select yarn, understand how to approach materials and create a basic tapestry. If you have your own frame loom bring it along. All materials are included.
971 Saturday, September 25: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Pamela J. Davis | Level: Multi
Tuition: $69/$60 Members | Materials Fee: $15
Try It! Weave on an Inkle Loom
Come and explore the fun of an inkle loom! This small, portable loom is ideal for weaving bands, belts, straps, accessories, bookmarks, and more! In this class, students will learn how to warp the loom and begin making a simple project, like a bookmark. After learning the basics, students will design and draft their own patterns for future use. Children ages 8-12 should enroll with or be accompanied by an adult. Two contrasting colors of 3/2 perle cotton is recommended; bring your own or purchase yarn at the Guild the day of class.
972 Saturday, October 23: 10:00am - 4:30pm
Instructor: Betty Wilson | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $74/$64 Members | Materials Fee: $2
Try It! Kumihimo To Go
Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese method of making beautiful braids. This technique is very portable and lots of fun! Students will learn to make several types of braids and finish them into useful articles. An emphasis will be on braids for jewelry. Students should bring: cardboard, such as the back of a tablet or sturdy cereal box (no corrugated), paper, scissors, 4 or 5 colors of embroidery floss, perle cotton in sizes 3/2 or 5/2, and textured yarns if available. Bright colors work best. Yarns and an optional booklet will be available for purchase from the instructor.
973 Saturday, November 6: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Instructor: Traudi Bestler | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $60/$51 Members | Materials Fee: $2
Try It! Those Little Looms
Remember the pot holder loom or an old Weave-It? Or maybe you have the new Weavette or other little weaving device? Bring your little loom, scissors and a weaving needle, if you have one. A small number of looms will be available for class use for those who do not have their own. Yarns are supplied, but students are welcome to bring what they have at home. The instructor will have plenty of ideas and techniques for making quick, fun and fabulous projects.
974 Saturday, October 9: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Traudi Bestler | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $60/$51 Members | Materials Fee: $4
Try It! Spin on a Spindle
Are you interested in spinning, but don't own or have room for a spinning wheel? In this introductory, one-day course, students will learn to use a drop spindle and prepare fibers for spinning. Drop spindle spinning is an inexpensive and portable way to spin.
975 Saturday, October 2: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Judy Payne | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $69/$60 Members | Materials Fee: $25
Try It! Needle Felting
Experience felting the easy, dry way by using needles instead of hot water to create an exotic animal, a decorative pot holder or whatever your imagination suggests! All it takes are colorful wool fleeces, a felting needle, and the proper punching technique and you will be ready to embellish any wool item with your own personal “painted” designs and three-dimensional forms. Needle felting is gaining in popularity and is a fun craft for anyone interested in learning a new way to create.
976 Sunday, October 3: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Instructor: Nancy Preckshot | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $50/$43 Members | Materials Fee: $5
Floor Loom
Beginning Floor Loom I
Do you want to explore weaving? This class lets you discover the fun and creativity of weaving! Students will learn all the fundamentals, starting with a basic weaving vocabulary and graduating to: preparing a warp, warping a loom, and reading a draft. The instructor will guide you through a basic project and students will complete a wool scarf or a cotton table runner in plain weave or twill.
945 WEEKEND Friday, August 6: 5:30pm - 9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday, August 7 & 8: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Instructor: Rosemary MacFarlane | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $218/$182 Members | Materials Fee: $10
Beginning Floor Loom II
Did you just finish Beginning Floor Loom I? Here is your next step! Beginning Floor Loom II applies all the principles you just learned. Now that you have been introduced to reading a draft and warping a loom, you can continue to explore the floor loom and have fun increasing your skills and creativity. Using the drafts provided, the instructor will assist students with planning a project based on plain weave and twill weave structures, such as overshot, log cabin or Bronson lace, and introduce two shuttle techniques.
948 DAY Tuesday - Friday, August 17 - 20: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Instructor: Donna Hanson | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $218/$182 Members | Materials Fee: $10
Ready for Boundweave
Are you a beginning weaver who understands how to warp a loom and read a draft? If so, you’re bound to weave, boundweave. Boundweave, a weft-faced structure, is a type of block weave that provides versatility, as well as the ability to create unique designs. Experience the joy of learning this technique as you focus on switching colors while the treadling stays the same. Students can choose a traditional Swedish draft to create a bag, table runner or other handwoven item. Some yarns are available for purchase during the class at the Guild.
949 Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 17, 18 & 19: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Kala Exworthy | Level: Advanced Beginning
Tuition: $208/$173 Members | Materials Fee: $15
Beginning Floor Loom Weaving
Do you want to explore weaving? This class lets you discover the fun and creativity of weaving! Students will learn all the fundamentals, starting with a basic weaving vocabulary and graduating to: preparing a warp, warping a loom, and reading a draft. The instructor will guide you through a basic project and students will complete a wool scarf or a cotton table runner in plain weave or twill.
Three chances to take this class:
977 EVENING
Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 12, 19, 21, 26, 28, November 2 & 4: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Jan Johnson | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $218/$182 Members | Materials Fee: $10
978 DAY
Monday - Thursday, October 4 - 7: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Instructor: Donna Hanson | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $218/$182 Members | Materials Fee: $10
979 WEEKEND
Friday, December 3: 5:30pm - 9:00pm; Saturday & Sunday, December 4 & 5: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Instructor: Carol Johnson | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $218/$182 Members | Materials Fee: $10
NEW Beyond Beginning - Project of Your Choice
Are you ready to move beyond beginning and apply the principles you just learned? Here is the next step. Students will be designing, planning, and weaving a project of their own choice that will help them meet their own current weaving goal and give them confidence toward more independent weaving. The instructor will guide you through the process, as well as review winding the warp, reading a draft, and dressing the loom. Increase your skills and get creative with yarn, color, and weave structures.
980 WEEKEND
Friday, December 10: 5:30pm - 9:00pm; Saturday & Sunday, December 11 & 12: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Instructor: Jan Johnson | Level: Advanced Beginning
Tuition: $193/$161 Members | Materials Fee: $10
NEW Beyond Beginning: A Sampler
Go beyond beginning floor loom! In one weekend, students will get a refresher in warping a floor loom and weave a sampler using twill, double weave, herringbone, basket weave, and other structures. Students can choose to make a thirteen weave delightful, wall hanging or an attractive seven weave scarf by adjusting the tie ups and treadling. Basic pattern drafting and selecting yarns will be covered. Yarn is available for purchase at the Guild.
981 WEEKEND
Saturday & Sunday, November 6 & 7: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Instructor: Rosemary MacFarlane | Level: Advanced Beginning
Tuition: $158/$132 Members | Materials Fee: $10
Floor Loom Warping Refresher
Would you like a refresher on how to wind a warp and dress a floor loom? Having difficulties reading a draft? No problem! It may be time for a quick refresher. After this one-day class you will be confident and ready to move on to that advanced beginner level class or workshop or project. We'll take the guess work out of the equation for you, so you can do what you love - weave! Bring carpet warp if you have it or plan to purchase yarn at the Guild. Prerequisite: Some previous warping experience necessary.
982 Saturday, October 9: 9:30am - 3:30pm
Instructor: Donna Hanson | Level: Advanced Beginning
Tuition: $59/$50 Members | Materials Fee: $8
NEW Stripes and Structures to Create Tantalizing Towels
Designing with colorful stripes is always fun! With this towel project class students will choose a structure and design a striping pattern. Color selection and ideas will be presented. After weaving a sampler as a color study, each student will weave a towel on the loom they warped, as well as on other students' looms. Color design and structures selected will be discussed. The 8/2 unmercerized cotton is available to purchase at the Guild. This class has some special time requirements. Please ask about these when you register.
983 Friday, December 10 & Tuesday, December 14: 9:30am - 3:00pm; Thursday, Mondays, Wednesday, December 16, 20, January 5 & 18: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Instructor: Donna Hanson | Level: Intermediate
Tuition: $228/$190 Members | Materials Fee: $15
Straight Eight - Ain't It Great!
Do you want to get more out of your 8 shaft loom or do you simply wonder what you can weave with 8 shafts? This class is a starting point for understanding weaving on 8 shafts. Students will each warp one loom, then weave samples on every loom in class, 'round-robin' style. Short presentations will enhance understanding of the way threading, treadling, and tie-up interact to create a wide variety of fabrics on a straight draw twill threading. You will also be introduced to designing your own weaves on the computer. Warp and weft in wool, cotton, silk and rayon will be provided. A complete notebook of samples and instructions for each sample will be assembled in class.
984 Wednesdays, November 10, & 17: 6:00pm - 9:00pm; Saturday & Sunday, November 20 & 21: 10:00am - 5:00pm; Tuesday, November 30 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Julie Nester | Level: Advanced Beginning
Tuition: $228/$190 Members | Materials Fee: $30 includes warp and handouts
NEW Double Binding - Not Just For Rugs
Students in the class will explore the double binding technique, popular with rug weavers. However, with different materials this becomes a way to weave interesting table linens, pillows, bags and other textiles. While weaving a table runner or place mats, students will learn about block weaves, color blending, and using profile drafts. Students will also be using the computer as a design aid, as well as paper and pencil. The 3/2 or 5/2 perle cotton is available to purchase at the Guild, or students can bring yarns of their choice.
985 Thursday, Friday & Saturday, September 30 - October 2: 12:00pm - 5:00pm & Friday, October 8: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Instructor: Traudi Bestler | Level: Advanced Beginning
Tuition: $178/$149 Members | Materials Fee: $4
Krokbragd and Variations
Krokbragd is a traditional Scandinavian coverlet weave in a three harness boundweave structure. Designs are made by changing color order while the treadling order remains constant. Students will be designing and weaving a piece approximately 18" wide. Students already familiar with krokbragd may choose to weave a variation such as double krokbragd, 3 or 4 harness bound rosepath or Danskbrogd. Danskbrogd is a Norwegian pick up technique that is traditionally done on krokbragd or plain weave threading. Students weaving krokbragd may choose to add a band or two of Danskbrogd to their designs. Weaving yarn will be available to purchase in class - estimated $70 - $100. Students should expect to spend time at the Guild in between classes to complete their project.
986 Monday, November 8: 9:30am - 12:30pm; Tuesday - Thursday, November 9, 10 & 11: 9:30am - 3:30pm; Thursday, November 18: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Instructor: Jan Mostrom | Level: Advanced Beginning - Advanced
Tuition: $238/$198 Members | Materials Fee: $5
Classes To Go
Lecture style classes for intermediate to advanced students.
Exploring Crackle
Crackle may appear complicated, but it is easy to use once you understand that it is a set of twill blocks. Explore the crackle structure or, for those of you who have used Crackle before, advance your skills and develop new variations of patterns. Students will receive the instructor's new Crackle database.The "Class To Go" is designed to meet for two sessions with participants using their own floor loom or renting one from the Guild. Students will also have an opportunity to consult with the instructor between class sessions to plan their project and problem solve as needed. Prerequisite: Students must be able to warp a loom and read a draft independently
988 Saturdays, September 25 & November 6: 10:00am-2:00pm
Instructor: Lucy Brusic | Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Tuition: $119/$99 Members | Materials Fee: $5
NEW Looking at Laces
Explore the possibilities of weaving beautiful laces. Students will experiment with the following loom controlled structures: Bronson-Atwater, Huck and Swedish lace on both 4- and 8- shaft threading. The focus will be on design potential of color, texture and pattern. The instructor will guide you through the various options and threading variations.The "Class To Go" is designed to meet for two sessions with participants using their own floor loom or renting one from the Guild. Students will also have an opportunity to consult with the instructor between class sessions to plan their project and problem solve as needed. Prerequisite: Students must be able to warp a loom and read a draft independently
989 Saturdays, December 4 & January 22: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Instructor: Kala Exworthy | Level: Intermediate
Tuition: $119/$99 Members | Materials Fee: $5
NEW Pillows with Pizazz
Perk up your playtime and let your creativity flow in this pillow project class guaranteed to free up your weaving, and possibly use up some of your stash! The instructor will guide you through the process of unstructured weaving, while at the same time assisting you with making an artsy handwoven pillow to enjoy. On December 13th students will bring their finished woven fabric to class for pillow construction and embellishment. 12 x 12" pillow forms will be provided. The "Class To Go" is designed to meet for two sessions with participants using their own floor loom or renting one from the Guild. Students will also have an opportunity to consult with the instructor in-between class sessions to plan their project and problem solve as needed. Prerequisite: Students must be able to warp a loom and read a draft independently
990 Mondays, November 15 & December 13: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Instructor: Sharon Tessman Hoiland | Level: Intermediate
Tuition: $119/$99 Members | Materials Fee: $12
Rag Weaving
Scandinavian Rag Rug III
The emphasis on design in this class expands upon what students learned in Scandinavian Rag Rug II. The goal for the student is to be challenged in planning a successful design using a creative process. Students will present their design plans to the group. Rugs will be woven using Finnish seine twine warp sett at 5 epi. Students will wind warps and warp looms at the Guild prior to the second session. Warp can be purchased from the instructor. Students provide fabric for weft. Plan to spend time weaving on Thursday during the week of class.
952 Monday, August 9: 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: August 16, 17, 18 & 20: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Wynne Mattila | Level: Advanced
Tuition: $267/$223 Members | Materials Fee: $37 for Finnish cotton seine twine warp, purchased from the instructor. Students provide their own fabric for weft.
Scandinavian Rag Rug II or prior approval of instructor.
Scandinavian Rag Rug I
In this class, students will learn to wind a warp, warp a floor loom, and weave a rug. Creating a durable rug is important and students will be taught specific weaving techniques to accomplish this goal. Students will learn how to select fabric, prepare fabric for weaving, and finish ends. Rugs will be woven in plain weave with a sett of five ends per inch using Finnish cotton seine twine as warp and cotton fabric strips as weft. Bring any fabrics you are thinking of using in your rug to the first class. Students should expect to spend time weaving at the Guild in between classes in order to complete their rug.
Prerequisite: Students must have acess to and be able to use a sewing machine
991 Tuesday, October 5: 9:30am - 12:30pm; Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 19, 21, 26, 28, November 2 & 4: 9:30am - 2:30pm
Instructor: Wynne Mattila | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $327/$272 Members | Materials Fee: $37 for Finnish cotton seine twine warp, purchased from the instructor. Students provide their own fabric for weft.
Beginning Rag Rug Weaving
Learn the basics of rag rug weaving and make a 2x3” rag rug using 2 shaft, plain weave structure! Learn loom/weaving terminology and rag preparation. Learn to use a warping board, dress a floor loom, read a draft, weave with fabric strips, and finish a rug with fringe or a hem. Fabric selection and preparation and use of color will be addressed. The first evening is an informational session. Carpet warp may be purchased at the Guild. Students will supply recycled or new fabric. Suggested but not required: Rag Rug Handbook by Janet Meaney and Paula Pfaff (available at the Guild).
Prerequisite: Students must have acess to and be able to use a sewing machine
992 Monday, November 22: 5:30 pm - 9:00pm; Friday, December 3: 5:30pm - 9:00pm; Saturday & Sunday, December 4 & 5, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Instructor: Ann Masemore | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $218/$182 Members | Materials Fee: $10
NEW Weave Double Seed with Rags
Continue exploring rag weaving using a four shaft floor loom. This is a fun and creative class for students wishing to move beyond beginning. The double seed design is a basic weave structure that forms a color 'chicken track' pattern in the warp. The instructor will guide you through the process, as well as review winding the warp, reading a draft, dressing the loom, and preparing fabric. Weaving a handwoven rug is a work of art. Enjoy the details and splendor of creating your own 2 x 3' rag rug. Carpet warp may be purchased at the Guild. Students will supply recycled or new fabric.
993 Wednesday, September 29: 5:30pm - 9:00pm; Friday, October 8: 5:30pm - 9:00pm; Saturday & Sunday, October 9 & 10: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Instructor: Ann Masemore | Level: Advanced
Tuition: $218/$182 Members | Materials Fee: $10
Rosepath Rag Placemats
The Rosepath pattern is an elegant point twill variation. As a group, this round robin class will select warp colors and students will each warp a loom in a Rosepath variation. The instructor will assist the group with warping, reading the draft, and selecting rags, as well as provide a demonstration on the Rosepath weave. Students will need to come in outside of class time to weave a placemat in the selected variations. Prerequistie: Students must be able to warp a loom and read a draft independently.
994 Tuesdays, November 9: 6:00pm - 8:00pm; Monday, December 6, Wednesday, December 8, & Thursday, December 9: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Instructor: Nedra Granquist | Level: Advanced
Tuition: $139/$116 Members | Materials Fee: $1
NEW Three Shuttles and Cotton Bias Cut Rug
Instructor Nedra Granquist shares her 20 years of experience weaving this fun and inspiring technique. Learn to incorporate three shuttles, sometimes having many fabrics on one shuttle and select fabrics to create gradations of color. Students can choose sheets or yardage to be sewn together and cut on the bias. The entire class meets to warp the Toika loom. Individual loom time will be scheduled to weave a 2.5 x 5' rug. Students will share the cost of seine twine warp and will be expected to come in outside of classtime to weave. Hemming will be included.
995 Tuesdays, December 7, 14, January 18 & February 1: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Nedra Granquist | Level: Intermediate
Tuition: $119/$99 Members | Materials Fee: $15
Frame Loom
Fine Threads on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Learn to use two rigid heddles on your loom to weave with finer threads. Weave a towel, table runner, napkins or scarf using yarns sett at 15, 18, 20 or 24 ends per inch. Students may use plain weave or learn simple lace structures using a pick up stick for some added texture. Depending on the project chosen, some students may need to do some weaving out of class. Yarns may be purchased at the Guild. Looms available to take home for the duration of the class for a $100 refundable damage deposit.
957 Mondays, August 2, 9 & 16: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Carol Johnson | Level: Intermediate
Tuition: $89/$74 Members | Materials Fee: $1
Students must have taken beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving or havefamiliarity with the frame loom
Color-and-Weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Color-and-Weave uses dark and light threads to create a pattern effect that is more complex looking than the underlying plain weave structure. Students will explore various dark/light sequences in warp and weft to create a sampler on the rigid heddle loom. Students will learn to use two shuttles. Looms will be warped front to back for this project. Yarns may be purchased at the Guild. Looms available to take home for the duration of the class for a $100 refundable damage deposit.
958 Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday July 19, 20 & 21: 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Instructor: Carol Johnson | Level: Advanced Beginning
Tuition: $104/$87 Members | Materials Fee: $2
Rigid Heddle Weaving
This portable loom can be used to weave yardage, table linens, wall hangings, and more! Students will plan a project, measure a warp, transfer it to the loom, and weave a sampler. Weaving techniques, patterns, and finishing ideas will also be presented. Students will prepare a second warp to weave a scarf and will be expected to weave between classes. Looms available to take home for the duration of the class for a $100 refundable damage deposit.
996 EVENING Tuesday, October 19 & Thursday, October 21; Tuesdays, October 26, November 2, 9 & 16: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Betty Wilson | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $178/$149 Members | Materials Fee: $5 Handouts
Rigid Heddle Frame Loom: Direct Method Warping
Ready, set, weave! Learn the basics of the rigid heddle loom and get going on scarves, table runners, shawls, pillow covers and more. The rigid heddle is portable so you can take your project with you anywhere. Students will learn a super-efficient warping technique, which means you can be weaving in a few hours. You will leave class ready to plan and create your own projects. Great for students who want to find out if weaving is for them. Also helpful for experienced rigid heddle weavers interested in learning a speedy warping alternative. Yarn for project may be purchased at the Guild. Looms available to take home for the duration of the class for a refundable damage deposit. Students are encouraged to purchase The Ashford Book of Rigid Heddle Weaving by Rowena Hart, available at the Guild.
997 WEEKEND Saturday & Sunday, November 20 & 21: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Elizabeth Harrington | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $119/$99 Members | Materials Fee: $5
NEW Beyond Plan Weave Rigid Heddle Weaving
Continue the fun and explore more handwoven creations! This course introduces techniques in lace weaving, such as Bronson, and other pattern weaves that include pick up. Each session includes a demonstration on a different structure. Students are encourage to sample various effects using a pattern stick and pick up stick. The instructor will review winding the warp and warping the rigid heddle, as well as guide you through the weaving process. Students should expect to weave outside of class time between sessions. Yarns may be purchased at the Guild. Looms available to take home for the duration of the class for a $100 refundable damage deposit.
998 Tuesdays, September 28, October 5 & 12: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: Elizabeth Harrington | Level: Advanced Beginning
Tuition: $75/$62 Members | Materials Fee: $5
NEW Plan Your Own Rigid Heddle Project
Are you wanting to find a new rigid heddle project or interested in trying something different? Students will designing, planning, and weaving a project of their own choice. By setting up your own challenge and personal weaving goals, students can plan to use a specific yarn, try a new weaving pattern, or explore different finishing techniques. Perhaps you’d like to try color-and-weave, weave cotton towels, or explore another weaving structure to create a scarf. The instructor will guide you through the process and consult with you on how best to plan your project. Yarns may be purchased at the Guild. Looms available to take home for the duration of the class for a $100 refundable damage deposit.
999 Mondays, December 6, 13 & January 10: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: Elizabeth Harrington | Level: Advanced Beginning
Tuition: $75/$62 Members | Materials Fee: $5
Spinning
Beginning Spinning I
Discover the joy and beauty of making handspun yarn by learning to spin wool. This class is for those who want to learn all the basics of spinning fiber from sheep on the spinning wheel. The focus will be on understanding how to prepare fiber and use tools and equipment. After getting acquainted with the fiber and spinning wheel, you will need to practice. Spinning outside of class time will be encouraged. Please bring a spinning wheel and hard cards, if you have them, to the first session. Spinning wheels are available for use at the Guild and they may be taken home for the duration of the class for a $250 refundable damage deposit.
Four chances to take this class:
1026 Saturday & Sunday, July 31 & August 1: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Jen Cuff | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $99/$83 Members | Materials Fee: $25
1000 EVENING Wednesdays, September 29, October 6, 13 & 20: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Instructor: Jen Cuff | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $99/$83 Members | Materials Fee: $25
1001 WEEKEND Saturday & Sunday, October 30 & 31: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Judy Payne | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $99/$83 Members | Materials Fee: $25
1002 DAY Wednesdays, December 1, 8, 15 & 22: 9:30am - 12noon
Instructor: Judy Payne | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $99/$83 Members | Materials Fee: $25
Beginning Spinning II
This class is the next step for beginners with emphasis on developing spinning techniques and increasing skills with a variety of fibers. Students will explore the various possibilities of wool, hair and fur fibers such as alpaca, angora rabbit and others, and silk. Various techniques, including spinning bulky and lace weight yarns, will be covered. Students will have completed Beginning Spinning I or be proficient in spinning singles and plying. Please bring your spinning wheel to the first session. Spinning wheels are available for use at the Guild and they may be taken home for the duration of the class for a $250 refundable damage deposit.
Two chances to take this class:
962 Saturday & Sunday, August 14 & 15: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Instructor: Jen Cuff | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $99/$83 Members | Materials Fee: $25
1003 Mondays, November 1, 8, 15 & 22: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Instructor: Virginia Parent | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $99/$83 Members | Materials Fee: $25
Design Your Own Yarn
Dreaming of gorgeous yarn? Learn to create beautiful wool yarn using hand-painting and immersion dyeing techniques. The focus of this class includes planning, plying, weight (worsted, sport, lace, thick and thin), blending, self-striping and variegating before dyeing your wool. Students will learn to prepare wool, choose a color palette, create color formulas, and then analyze the results and how to proceed with the spinning. Prerequisite: Dye It to Spin It suggested, but not required; proficiency with spinning singles and plying
1004 Saturday, October 30: 10:00am - 5:00pm; and Wednesdays, November 3 & 10: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Jen Cuff | Level: Advanced Beginning
Tuition: $129/$107 Members | Materials Fee: $25 | Dye Lab Fee: $15
NEW Into the Wild: Fiber Prep Techniques
So, you've learned to spin, you like all those pretty rovings, but you long for something more! Spice up your repertoire by preparing and blending fiber. This class leads students through multiple experiences and experiments to loosen up your approach to fiber and help you make yarn that is uniquely your own.
1005 Sunday, September 26: 10:00am - 4:00pm; Thursdays, September 30 & October 7: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Susan Hensel | Level: Advanced Beginning
Tuition: $119/$99 Members | Materials Fee: $25
NEW Art Yarns You Can Spin
This is not your traditional spinning class! Students will explore designing, plying and blending handspun artistic yarns. The instructor will discuss traditional and non-traditional materials and techniques, as well as encourage students to explore spinning one-of-a-kind creations - bulky, slubby, loopy, or just plain funky yarns! Materials will be provided but you are free to bring anything that you think would be interesting or fun in a yarn. Think outside the box!
1006 Saturday, December 18: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Nancy Preckshot | Level: Intermediate
Tuition: $59/$50 Members | Materials Fee: $5
Right: Expressions, A Playday of Experimenting with Design
Off Loom
NEW Sew What You Weave
Would you like to cut and sew woven yardage into a wearable vest or jacket? Then this "just do it" class is for you. Learn what weave structures, yarns and setts are appropriate for the vest or jacket pattern you choose. A review of fabric preparation, sewing techniques, and basic pattern fitting will be discussed, as well as cutting and sewing a muslin and your handwoven fabric in the pattern style you choose. Students will need to purchase muslin and weaving yarns, and should expect to spend time weaving outside of classtime. Others may choose to weave yardage ahead of time and bring it to the first day of class. On October 18th students will need to bring their finished woven fabric and a sewing machine to class. Prerequisite: Must have some sewing experience and a sewing machine in good working condition.
1008 Thursdays, September 16 & 23: 10:00am - 1:00pm; Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, October 18, 19 & 21: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Instructor: Suzanne Walsh | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $207/$173 Members | Materials Fee: $10
Expressions, A Playday of Experimenting with Design
Sometimes we become too focused during the creative process on laborious planning and the end product. In this class we are going to have a play-day of expressing ourselves spontaneously. Through the use of paper collage and markmaking with acrylic and watercolor paints students can explore their imagination and take home lots of process and design ideas.
1009 Mondays, November 8 & 15: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Pamela J. Davis | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $59/$50 Members | Materials Fee: $10
Card Weaving
Learn to weave using a series of threaded cards. No loom, no fuss, just a simple, fun and easy way to weave straps, belts and decorative trims! The instructor will demonstrate threading and manipulating the cards. A few basic patterns will be presented, along with resources for developing more complex weave structures that include color switching and finishing techniques. Cards and 3/2 perle cotton are available for purchase the day of the class at the Guild.
1010 Mondays, September 27, October 4 & 18: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Instructor: Karen Searle | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $99/$83 Members | Materials Fee: $5
Needle Lace
Try your hand at needle lace, also known as detached buttonhole stitch. This technique was used by the finest lacemakers in 15th to 18th century Europe. Students will create a small stitched picture, learn to outline an image, and to do some basic connecting, or 'ground' stitches. Use a needle, thread and scissors to make beautiful lace.
1011 Sundays, October 17 & 24: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Karen Searle | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $79/$66 Members | Materials Fee: $12
Knotless Netting/Looping
Learn an ancient technique of thread manipulation used by numerous cultures to create a textile that resembles knitting. The only tool needed is a large tapestry needle. Learn a variety of stitch textures for fabrics ranging from open and stretchy to firm and dense. Looping is a good technique for creating small pouches, or to finish other textiles.
1012 Fridays, October 22, 29 & November 5: 10:00am-12:00pm
Instructor: Karen Searle | Level: Multi
Tuition: $59/$50 Members | Materials Fee: $5
Introduction to Ply Split Braiding
Ply-split braiding is an age-old craft used by camel herders to make girths, straps for their animals. We use this technique to make decorative pieces such as necklaces or belts. Students will learn how to make cords for use in ply-split braiding. We will also make several braids using various ply-splitting techniques.
1013 Saturday, October 30: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Dianne Stiff | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $59/$50 Members | Materials Fee: $15
NEW Needle Felting Embellishments
Add some zing by needle felting embellishments! Needle felting is quickly taking over as an art form and is a very creative way to enhance wool items that are knit, woven or felted. Students can choose to create a colorful project from scratch using provided materials or bring in a wool jacket, scarf, mittens, hat or other item to embellish. Needle felting is fun and a very cool way to add fabulous surface designs to everyday things!
1014 Saturday, December 11: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Instructor: Nancy Preckshot | Level: Multi
Tuition: $50/$41 Members | Materials Fee: $5
NEW Color Design for Rep Weave & Beyond
Have you always admired the bold and colorful warp-faced weave designs? You can design one, too! In this hands-on process class, students begin with a sample profile draft and work through a series of exercises to develop a range of colors and color combinations that they might use for their project. They then narrow down their selection of colors and color blends to come up with colors for a future rep weave project. A laptop computer with pixeLoom software will be useful. Sample software will be available. Instructions for preparatory homework will be sent by e-mail 2 weeks before class. Prerequisite: Understanding of profile drafts
1015 Saturday, October 31: 10:30am - 4:30pm
Instructor: Donna Hanson | Level: Intermediate
Tuition: $59/$50 Members | Materials Fee: $10
NEW Profile Drafts are Your Friend!
Discover the power of the profile draft! Become friends with the words "block," "pattern," "background," "profile draft," and more. See how and when the same profile draft can be woven in several structures. You will finish the day ready to use the profile draft to design your next project.
987 Saturday, October 23: 9:30am - 3:30pm
Instructor: Donna Hanson | Level: Intermediate
Tuition: $59/$50 Members | Materials Fee: $5
Dyeing
Dye It to Spin It
Explore hand painting wool rovings and immersion dyeing using acid dyes. Students will learn to prepare wool, choose a color palette and pick up tips for creating their own color formulas. General dye lab safety, dye mixing, multiple techniques for heat setting, and rinsing of wool will be covered.
1016 Saturday, October 16: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Instructor: Jen Cuff | Level: Multi
Tuition: $79/$66 Members | Materials Fee: $25 | Dye Lab Fee: $15
Warp Painting
Learn to use Procion MX Fiber Reactive dyes and mix custom colors by painting a warp for a scarf. Students will learn how to choose fibers for warps, make the warps so that they do not tangle, and how to mix custom colors. There will be a discussion on choosing appropriate weft colors and weights, and the best ways to weave with painted warps. No previous dyeing experience is needed to enjoy this class. This class is suitable for both rigid heddle and floor loom weavers!
1017 Friday, November 19: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Instructor: Traudi Bestler | Level: Multi
Tuition: $50/$41 Members | Dye Lab Fee: $15
Painted Wool Skeins & Silk Scarf
Have you seen the beautiful hand painted yarns and scarves in the shops and wish you could do that yourself? Well, you can! In this one day class, students will have fun painting wool skeins and a silk scarf in a color palette they create while learning the basics of dyeing. Each student will leave with two variegated skeins that they can knit or weave into something wonderful and a beautiful scarf to wear! Bring your wool or silk warp if you have them.
1018 Saturday, October 2: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Aimee Radman | Level: Multi
Tuition: $59/$50 Members | Materials Fee: $25 wool skeins and dye kit | Dye Lab Fee: $15
Independent Acid Dye Projects
Have you taken "Painted Wool Skeins" class and now want to experiment more with painting wool or silk? Spend a few hours in the dye lab to dye your protein fibers - wool, silk or alpaca. Some ideas may be warps, skeins, roving, fabric, and scarves. Bring your own dye and items to dye. Auxiliaries and instructor assistance will be available. Students registering for both sessions only pay one Dye Lab Fee.
1019 Session I
Saturday, November 20: 9:30am - 1:30pm
Instructor: Aimee Radman | Level: Multi
Tuition: $40/$33 Members | Dye Lab Fee: $15
1020 Session II
Saturday, November 20: 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Instructor: Aimee Radman | Level: Multi
Tuition: $40/$33 Members | Dye Lab Fee: $15
Tapestry
Introduction to Tapestry
Discover the creativity and beauty of tapestry weaving. Students will experience the different yarns used, the importance of even tension, and the basic techniques to create shapes and line. The focus of this class is on weaving with a treadled (with floor pedals) tapestry loom freeing up your hands for weaving. The looms will be warped and ready to weave at the start of class. There will be a discussion on the history, as well as contemporary examples of tapestry today. Students will also learn how to warp the treadled loom and a simple frame loom to fully understand the process of tapestry weaving.
1007 Mondays, September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25 & November 1: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Pamela J. Davis | Level: Beginning
Tuition: $178/$149 Members | Materials Fee: $20