Special workshop taught by Barb Gallagher of Weaver’s Loft. Join us as we spend a day learning about weaving in blocks and how this method leads us to the summer and winter weave structure. An old and well-loved weave, summer and winter allows for an interplay of light and dark colors to make a cloth that […]
For our September meeting, we will vote on revisions to our by-laws and election of candidates to the three at-large members on the Guild Board. We will also have a Show and Tell of all the projects we’ve been working on during the summer.
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Monthly Guild Board meeting, open to members.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
