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Double Weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom with Peggy McIntosh

Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

In this one-day workshop, students will learn to make sachets in double weave using two heddles and two pickup sticks on a rigid heddle loom. The weave structure is a double tabby or plain weave. Two layers of fabric are woven at the same time, allowing the weaver to (1) make a piece that is […]

Beginning Weaving Scarf Class with Gale Hill and Karin Lauderback

Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

In this three-day class, students will learn the basics of four-shaft loom weaving. They will learn to measure a warp, dress a loom and weave a chenille scarf. No previous weaving experience is necessary. Use of a guild loom is included. There will be an additional cost for the yarn ($5-10). The class will meet […]

Introduction to Rigid Heddle Weaving with Peggy McIntosh

Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

In this one-day class, students will learn to warp and weave on a rigid heddle loom. Previous weaving experience is not necessary. The weave structure is a plain weave, or “tabby.” Students will use a direct warping method. Students will need a rigid heddle loom with a 7.5-dent or 8-dent heddle to fit the loom. […]

Guild Board Meeting

Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

Monthly Guild Board meeting, open to members.

Beginning Knitting with Peggy McIntosh

Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

In this three-day class, students will learn the basics of hand knitting, including how to cast on and bind off stitches, and the knit and purl stitches. They will make a set of coasters to protect furniture from beverages. No previous knitting experience is necessary. The instructor will provide knitting needles and yarn for the […]

Knitting with Beads with Yvonne Oliger

Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

Class participants will explore several methods suitable for adding beads to a project. Size 6 beads will be provided for class use as well as a sample of tools to illustrate the various methods for adding beads. Participants will knit a swatch with materials provided. Please bring knitting needles suitable for lace to fingering weight […]

Beginning Knitting with Peggy McIntosh

Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

In this three-day class, students will learn the basics of hand knitting, including how to cast on and bind off stitches, and the knit and purl stitches. They will make a set of coasters to protect furniture from beverages. No previous knitting experience is necessary. The instructor will provide knitting needles and yarn for the […]

Introduction to Crochet with Molly Perry

Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

Welcome to crochet! In this course you will learn how to use both hands to work and create appropriate tension. You will learn three basic crochet stitches — chain stitch, single crochet, and double crochet. You will also learn how to read a basic pattern and how to work in rows. You will be making a crochet sample […]

When 3=4, Weaving with Three Rigid Heddles with Peggy McIntosh

Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

In this two-day workshop, students will learn to warp and weave using 3 heddles on a rigid heddle loom to weave 4-shaft patterns. Additional instructions and materials list provided before class. Yarn to be purchased by student. Wednesday, October 18 and Thursday, October 19, 10 am to 4 pm $60 BSWG member, $90 non-BSWG member […]

When 3=4, Weaving with Three Rigid Heddles with Peggy McIntosh

Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

In this two-day workshop, students will learn to warp and weave using 3 heddles on a rigid heddle loom to weave 4-shaft patterns. Additional instructions and materials list provided before class. Yarn to be purchased by student. Wednesday, October 18 and Thursday, October 19, 10 am to 4 pm $60 BSWG member, $90 non-BSWG member […]