A Doubleweave Study Group is now forming. Please contact Ann at autumnvistafarm at centurylink dot net for more information.  Warping without Tears (or naughty words) with Laurie Duxbury January 21, 2012, 10am - 12pm, at Laurie's studio in Forest Lakes, Class fee is $10. Class size is limited to 10, so please email ASAP if you are interested. This workshop is for anyone who wants to improve their ability to put on a smooth, worry-free warp—REALLY. We’ll go over the basics of calculating the required number of warp ends and warp length, measuring the warp, getting the warp from the board or mill to the loom, spreading the warp in the raddle and winding the warp on the back beam. The emphasis will be on efficiency and obtaining even tension. Students will be able to practice measuring on a board, on a mill, with a paddle, and by “picking the cross” a la Norman Kennedy. If you can't make it in January, or want more warping help, we're planning an expanded 4 hour warping class on February 25. Melissa Weaver Dunning Workshops Melissa returns to Charlottesville April 11-15, 2012 to teach two classes for the guild. First is a two-day workshop on Acadian Weaving, April 11-12. NOTE: This class is currently FULL, but we have a waiting list. Please email Margaret at lotsofyarn at gmail dot com if you want to be on the waiting list. Friday - Sunday April 13-15, is 18th C American Household Textiles In this three day, round robin, hands-on workshop we will weave useable samples of typical 18th C home-produced weaving: checked cotton toweling, linen napery, linsey-woolsey, overshot, Venetian carpeting and wool blanketing. What can we use the samples for? Kitchen towels, pillows and a real carpet bag! Simple finishing and sewing techniques will be included. Class covers weave structures, history, finishing & sewing techniques. Level: All Levels Students will bring a table or floor loom warped according to instructions, and 2 to 8 shaft drafts will be assigned according to the loom and the weaver's experience level. Looms are available to borrow. Fee: $175, plus a materials fee of approx $25. A $50 deposit is required to hold a spot. Class is limited to 18. To sign up, contact Margaret Briggs at lotsofyarn at gmail dot com or call 434-962-6315 See Attachments Below for a printable flyer  Weaving Classes Weaving classes are offered by Barbara Gentry of Stony Mountain Fibers--http://www.angelfire.com/va2/fibers/ For private lessons, contact Laurie Duxbury--laurieduxbury@mindspring.com Tapestry: For beginning or intermediate tapestry classes, go to www.joangriffintapestry.com  |
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