Beginner Rigid Heddle Weaving with Keyser
PRODUCT DETAILS
Winter Quarter Session:
February 8 5-8 PM, February 10 5-7:30 PM, February 24 5-7:30 PM
Note: This class meets for three consecutive sessions of 2-2.5 hours each. Please ensure you can attend all sessions before registering!
Explore weaving with this beginner rigid heddle weaving class. Learn the basics of setting up your loom and how to keep your sides from pulling in. You will finish the class with a beautiful plain weave scarf that is ready to wear. Don’t let the term “plain weave” fool you though - there is nothing plain about it!
What You Will Learn
-Be able to identify the correct yarns for warp and weft
-Learn how to set up a rigid heddle loom for plain weave
-Learn how to weave straight sides and how to deal with yarn tails
-Be able to take your weaving off the loom and finish up ends
Materials for the class:
Rigid Heddle loom rented from Dances With Wool - class cost includes $20 rental fee
Credit card info with a signed contract for use are required - this MUST be completed at the shop PRIOR to the first class
Yarn for warp and weft: 2 skeins of two different colors of Worsted weight yarn
Recommended: 500 yards total divided between 2 different colors of Blue Sky Woolstok or Cascade Pacific. Yarn should be wool, wool blend, or 100% acrylic. Cotton yarns are not suitable for this class. Please have yarn wound and ready to use at the first class.
Fabric scissors
Tape measure