Introduction to 4 Shaft Weaving
Learn the ancient craft of weaving in this hands-on 6-week course at the Handweavers and Spinners Guild of Victoria.
No weaving experience is required - this comprehensive introductory course will guide you through everything you need to know to use a 4-shaft table loom to weave your own cloth. Course cost includes the use of a loom to use in class and take home for the duration of the course and yarn for your initial sampler.
Enjoy the satisfaction of taking yarn through to finished fabric with our tremendous teachers.
Note: This course is designed in such a way that information and techniques learnt each session will be required for the next one. It is important that you can attend all the sessions and allow time at home for additional preparation and weaving outside class time.
Class sessions:
- Tuesday 10 February - 5:30pm - 9pm
- Wednesday 11 February - 5:30pm - 9pm
- Wednesday 18 February - 5:30pm - 9pm
- Wednesday 25 February - 5:30pm - 9pm
- Wednesday 4 March - 5:30pm - 9pm
- Wednesday 11 March - 5:30pm - 9pm
- Wednesday 25 March - 5:30pm - 7:30pm (loom return and class discussion)
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The benefits of joining the Guild
Click here to join the Guild - annual membership is $80 full or $70 concession.
Membership gives you access to all the Guild's amenities including our library of over 3000 books, DVDs and magazines, special interest groups, discounted access to all workshops and courses, and our once-a-month magazine Treadles.
Details
You will learn
- How to weave your own cloth using a 4-shaft table loom and how to use related tools
- Learn the whole process: from choosing yarns and winding a warp to dressing the loom, interpreting drafts, weaving a series of simple structures and employing decorative finishing techniques
- You will produce a sampler using basic structures, and then plan and weave a simple project of your choice
You will get
- Expert skills-based tuition in handloom weaving
- Course cost includes yarn for your initial sampler and the use of a loom to take home between classes.
- A complete set of notes for class and future reference
Appropriate for
No weaving experience required!
Preparation
What to bring
- Notepad, pen and pencil, scissors, ruler & tape measure, calculator, blunt darning needle 5 cm long.
- If you decide to take the loom home, please consider how you may transport it by car or on public transport. Some students find it manageable to use a small hand trolley, with straps to secure the loom.
What to wear
Casual and comfortable.
Your Teacher
Handweavers & Spinners Guild of Victoria
501 reviewsThe Guild's aim is to bring together those who practise handweaving, spinning and allied crafts and to help and encourage them to increase their knowledge, understanding and skills by discussion, demonstration, exhibition, teaching and the provision of quality resource materials.
Our Guild rooms house an excellent library and craft supply, sell members work and host a wonderful range of interest groups, classes and workshops.
We have members and affiliated groups throughout the state.
Come and join us!
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 7 days before class starts. Free of charge.
- A transfer can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.
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