Private lessons in weaving and spinning at the McCarl Gallery
We’re excited to offer personalized fiber art lessons with gallery curator Emily Barth, avid weaver and creator of the Wild Ginger Handweaving channel on Youtube.
Your lesson includes 1 hour of one-on-one instruction, plus all the time needed to finish your project (if applicable). All tools and materials will be provided.
One-on-one lessons allow us to be flexible with scheduling. Best times are Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm, pending staff availability. Reach out by phone or email to coordinate a time for your lesson that works for both of us, or request a lesson using the form at the bottom of this page.
Email: emily.barth@stvincent.edu
Office phone: 724.805.2188
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Weave a towel / $85
Weave a kitchen towel on a pre-warped floor loom. Your lesson includes how the loom works, how to read a weaving pattern, and practical tips for weaving smoothly and getting great selvedges.
Plan to 3 hours to complete your towel, though you may finish it more quickly depending on your skill and speed. Leave with a finished towel.
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Weave a mug rug set / $85
Weave a pair of tiny rugs, just the right size for your favorite mug. Your lesson includes how the loom works, how to read a weaving pattern, and practical tips & tricks for weft-faced rug weaving.
Plan 2-3 hours to complete your pair of coordinating mug rugs. (Some patterns weave up quicker than others.) When finished, learn techniques to finish the fringe.
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Learn to spin / $60
Learn how to transform wool into yarn on a drop spindle and/or spinning wheel. If interested, your lesson may also include how to prepare fiber for spinning using hand carders and wool combs.
Plan 1 hour for an introductory spinning lesson.
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Custom lessons
Is there something else you’d like to dig into, like how to warp a loom or how to draft weaving patterns, or weaving on an inkle loom?
We’d love to know what you’re interested in, and we might be able to teach it!
Contact us with your suggestion or request.