Join Dorothy for a wonderful class on how to weave using a Rigid Heddle Loom. Dorothy will take you from beginning steps to full-speed-ahead weaving as you create this beautiful pillow cover in this one-session workshop. Learn how to prepare this simple loom for weaving, then learn basic and advanced techniques, including plain weave, brocade, twining, and soumak. Lastly, we will cover the methods for constructing your unique and personal pillow cover.
Beginning weavers are welcome in this class, but should know that we will cover more than just the basics (though we cover those, too), so should be prepared for a creative challenge.
Dorothy will provide yarns for dressing the loom; you will need to provide worsted-weight wool yarns in colors of your choice to match your décor.
Looms are available on loan for the duration of the class and for participants to take home to complete the project. Looms will be available to purchase after the class.
Date and Time: Saturday, September 27th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Dorothy Tuthill
Investment $175, expert instruction and use of loom
Materials Provided: Rigid Heddle loom 15" wide, 8 dent reed
Materials Needed: several shuttles, broad pick up stick, Weft background color 320 yards total worsted weight yarn and 150 yards total of one or several colors for pattern colors
Cowgirl Yarn Notes:
- If you are bringing your own loom, please let us know.
- If you'd like, you can bring a sack lunch with you. A refrigerator and microwave are available for your use, or you can plan to order take-out from one of Laramie's awesome, downtown restaurants.
- The class is limited to 4 students.
- Parking: Students can park in the First Interstate Bank Parking lot in after hours times.
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