Fiber Circle Studio
Inkle Loom Weaving for Beginners - Color & Design | April 27, 2024
Inkle Loom Weaving for Beginners - Color & Design | April 27, 2024
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This is a 1 session in-person workshop.
DATES/TIMES
Saturday, April 27, 2024; 11am - 5pm
COST
$140 BYO loom ($160 rent a loom, $280 purchase a loom)
LEVEL
Open to beginners and those who have explored inkle weaving in the past but may want a refresher or learn new techniques.
MATERIALS
Patterns included. Students must supply their own yarn and loom, OR rent/purchase one at online checkout.
- 1. Loom - if you have opted for rental, or purchase, the loom will be at the shop for you when you arrive.
- 2. String heddles that fit your loom (a fine cotton string; here's a great link to use for guidance: http://
aspinnerweaver.blogspot.com/p/ )inkle -weaving-faqs-and-answers.html - 3. Non-stretchy Cotton Yarn (size 3/DK): 3-4 colors in balls, cones or easy pull skeins and ready to use. We recommend Lamana Cosma or Gist Beam (we carry both in the shop)!
- 4. Scissors
- 5. Stick shuttle
- 6. Note-taking materials. A tablet or a phone for pictures is okay.
- 7. (Optional) Tablet or laptop for using the online design program
- 8. (Optional) Your book by Annie if you have it! Or Cash to purchase one on site! https://taprootvideo.com/
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DETAILS
Welcome to the land of inkle weaving!
Annie MacHale, a weaver based in New Mexico, will be making a special trip to the studio to share her incredible inkle weaving knowledge! She has recently published two wonderful books on color and design for the inkle loom! Books will be available to purchase directly from her in class. Please bring cash or check.
In this workshop, students will learn the techniques and artistry of inkle weaving. Annie will share advice from her more than four decades as an inkle loom weaver.
Students will have the opportunity to look at samples and graphic aids, which they can use to learn about the design elements in warp-faced weaving. They will learn how to choose and use color combinations to make beautiful and unique designs. They will also learn methods of creating patterns using a free online tool and a chart-paper method.
They will then warp and weave the designs they create.
Annie will share her tips for warping, making heddles, fixing mistakes, starting and stopping, and keeping selvages straight. She will also demonstrate how to temporarily remove and replace the warp, cut the final project off the loom, and handle it when it is complete.
Finished bands are used as belts, bag or guitar straps, hat bands, keychains and more!
Ages: 12+
Skill Requirements: None
Taught by: Annie MacHale
The Finer Details...
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