Unleash Your Inner Weaver: Master the Art of Overshot
Join Dorothy Tuthill, Cowgirl Yarn's expert weaving instructor and multi-published artist, for the Overshot Towel Hybrid Weaving Class!
This five-session hybrid class will guide you through the intricate process of creating beautiful Overshot Towels.
Choose the format that best suits your needs:
- In-Person: Join us at the Fernwood Studio for hands-on learning.
- Virtual: Connect with Dorothy and other students via Zoom.
- Hybrid: Combine in-person and virtual sessions for the ultimate learning experience.
Using a 4-shaft loom (at least 24" wide) and 8/2 cotton yarn, Dorothy will guide participants through making six Overshot towels. These towels are designed to use the same size yarn (8/2 cotton) for warp, tabby weft, and pattern weft.
Sign up today by clicking 'Add to Cart', and let's weave some magic together!
What You'll Learn:
SESSION ONE: LAYING THE FOUNDATION
Dorothy will discuss the Overshot technique and review warping a loom. Participants will prepare their warp and dress their looms. *Students are expected to warp their looms independently.
SESSION TWO: TREADLE ALTERNATIVES
Two weeks after the warping review, participants will show their first 1st towel done and Dorothy will discuss treadle alternatives.
SESSION THREE: ADDING STRIPES
Participants will show their progress on their six towels and have a Q & A session with Dorothy. She will show us how to add stripes to a towel.
SESSION FOUR: FINISHING TOUCHES
Come prepared with all of your last questions on how to finish the towels and Dorothy will demonstrate how to finish them.
SESSION FIVE (FINAL): TOWEL EXCHANGE
Bring your finished projects to the Fernwood Studio to and exchange 5 of your 6 towels with your fellow participants. Celebrate the completion of this project with drinks and snacks! Note: Out-of-town, zoom participants will need to mail five of their six towels to Cowgirl Yarn to participate in the exchange.
If the class fills up before you're able to register, please get in touch with the store, and we'll add you to the waitlist.
Class Details:
Instructor: Dorothy Tuthill
Dates & Times:
- S1: February 12th 5 - 7 pm
- S2: February 26th 5 - 7 pm
- S3: March 26th 5 - 7 pm
- S4: April 16th 5 - 7 pm
- S5: April 26th 1 - 2:30 pm
Investment: $275
Location: Fernwood Studio in the basement of Cowgirl Yarn
Parking: Participants can park for free in the First Interstate Bank parking lot down the street from Cowgirl Yarn during non-banking hours.
Max # of Students: 6 independent students
Pre-Requisites:
This class is intended for the advanced beginner weaver who can warp their loom with some review of techniques in the first session. A device capable of Zoom, including working speakers, microphone, and webcam is required for participating remotely. 4-shaft looms are available to rent from Cowgirl Yarn. This is a MAJOR time commitment to weave six towels in this amount of time! So please plan accordingly!
Homework:
Set time aside in your calendar to weave regularly outside of class times to complete this project on time!
Please Bring to Class:
- Maysville 8/2 Cotton, Ashford 8/2 Cottlin or Lunatic Fringe 5/2 for experimenting.
Warp: 8/2 cotton (3360 yd/lb). Choose one color or two close colors, 2740 yds.
Tabby weft: 8/2 cotton, in the same color(s) as warp, or other colors, 2400 yds.
Pattern wefts: 8/2 cotton, about 700 yds per towel.
- A 4-shaft loom at least 24" wide. (Cowgirl Yarn will have 4-shaft floor looms available to use during the class.)
- A Zoom-capable device, including a working microphone, speakers, and web camera if you will be zooming into class.
- Printed Instructions/ pattern draft available at the shop or emailed at the time of registration.
Final Important Notes:
Please read our Class Terms and Conditions and provide a phone number and email when checking out, so we can contact you if needed should a last-minute issue arise.
Lunch is not provided. However, there are many wonderful dining options within walking distance. We also have a refrigerator, microwave, and stove if you prefer to bring your own lunch.
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