COURSE TITLE
Beginning Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom: 101
Learn to Weave a Scarf!
DATES/TIMES
Saturday, May 17, 8:45-11:45am
Sunday May 18, 1:00-4:00pm
Sunday May 25, 1:00-4:00pm
COST
$90
$10 Yarn Fee (required)
LEVEL
Beginner
AGE:
Adults, 15 and up
CLASS DETAILS:
Join weaver/instructors Yasmin Martin and assistant weaving instructor, Sam MacDonald for this fun, small group, 3-part weaving course! Using a 10” Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom, you will learn the basic techniques needed to weave a beautiful Spring/Summer scarf, from start to finish!
Classroom looms are provided for use at no additional cost. The required yarn is provided for a $10 supply fee.
In the first class, you will learn about rigid heddle looms and how they function. You’ll learn what “sett” is, and how sett and yarn choices affect your weaving. You will see a demonstration of the warping process (putting the yarn on the loom).
You’ll then warp your loom, with the instructor’s help. By the end of the class, your loom will be dressed and ready to weave on in the second class.
In the second class, you will learn what “balanced plain weave” is; how to achieve a sett that makes a scarf drape beautifully; where the weaving “sweet spot” is on the loom; how to make good selvages; how to secure the beginning your scarf with hem stitching, and much more! By the end of this class, you should be comfortable with weaving on your own and ready to finish your weaving at home, before the next class. (Yes, homework!)
In the third class, you will begin with hem stitching the end of your scarf. You will then cut your scarf off the loom and learn finishing techniques, including different fringe finishes. Wet finishing will be demonstrated.
By the end of this course, you will have basic knowledge of weaving on a rigid heddle loom, from start to finish, and you will take home a scarf you’ll be proud of!
SUPPLIES
Please bring with you: Scissors, Tape Measure or a 12” ruler, Blunt Tapestry/Yarn Needle, Pen and Paper for taking notes.
Bio
Yasmin has been working with fiber for over 30 years, including crochet, embroidery, rug hooking, basketry, bead weaving, tapestry weaving, hand loom weaving, and most recently, spinning. She discovered rigid heddle looms 10+ years ago, and fell in love with these small, versatile looms. “They are the perfect balance of simplicity and functionality.”
