Learn to weave at the McCarl Coverlet Gallery!
Each 2.5 hour class will provide instruction on pre-warped floor looms to weave a finished cotton dish towel. Beginners are advised to start with Introduction to Weaving and Color to build skills for the next two workshops. All materials are included. Attend all 3 workshops for $10 off the total.
Exploring Twills
July 14th
Learn how to use floating salvages and weave a twill for the first time. Explore how to read a draft and start weaving different twills such as herringbone, rose path, and wall of troy. Experiment with combinations of color and pattern.
Location: McCarl Coverlet Gallery
Price: $50 per class, or $140 for all three
Maximum class size: 5
Minimum age: 13
The workshop runs from 9:30 to 12:00, but the gallery will remain open until 4:00 p.m. Workshop participants are welcome to stay beyond 12:00 if they need more time to finish weaving their towel.
Check out the other workshops in this series:
Introduction to Weaving and Color July 7th
Learn the parts of the loom, how to weave, and how to design color sequences at the loom.
Learn the principle behind many coverlet weave structures by weaving with two shuttles.