BEGINNING WEAVING with Dawn McCarthy
A seven-week introduction to weaving for the beginner ad those who need a refresher in dressing the loom and
basic weaving. In this class we will learn about how we create cloth, writing a draft, preparing a warp and dressing
the loom.
The project will be samples of basic weaves and making a scarf in various structures.
At the end of this class students can expect to understand basic weave terminology, how to interpret a basic
weave draft, yarn requirement calculations, preparing a warp, dressing, threading and weaving a project. Seven
2 1/2 hour classes.. You may also come on Friday afternoons to weave.
Dates: Sundays, 7 weeks, beg Jan 22 11:15 - 1:45 pm
Cost: $225
WEAVING ON A RIGID HEDDLE LOOM-Beginning with Trish Goodstein
Featuring the Knitters Loom, this class is suitable for all rigid heddle Looms. If you want to spend more time
weaving than warping, a rigid heddle loom is for you. Learn how to warp this quick and easy way and weave a
beautiful plain-weave scarf. The class will also feature a demonstration of more complex weaves. A Knitters
Loom may be purchased at Woolbearers or bring your own loom.
Dates: Saturday, Feb 18 10 am - 1 pm
Cost: $50
WEAVING ON A RIGID HEDDLE LOOM-Intermediate with Trish Goodstein
Featuring the Knitters Loom, this class is suitable for all rigid heddle Looms. More Advanced techniques will
be covered. An A Knitters Loom may be purchased at Woolbearers or bring your own loom.
Dates: Saturday, March 24 10 am – 1 pm Cost: $50