4 Shaft Weaving for beginners
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Description
Beginning 4 shaft weaving is a hands-on workshop where you learn to how to;
- Wind a warp,
- Put the warp on the loom,
- Weave a scarf in plain weave and
- Learn how to finish it.
- Wind a 2nd warp, put it on your loom, and create an extensive sampler in twill weaves.
Twill weaves are core to 4-shaft weaving, and you can create a myriad of designs. These are very useful for garments, table linen, cushions, towels and scarves.
Being in a class you see other students’ colourways and enjoy the comraderie of learning together.
What you will learn
- How to read a patterns
- How to have the correct sett for your weave
- How to warp, weave and finish your items
What you will get
- A woven scarf in your own colour choice
- 2 experices in creating a warp and putting it on a loom
- A woven sampler, twill designs in cotton with about 25 designs which is a great point of reference for the future
Entry to parking is from the shared driveway with Brush Farm Corrective Services Academy. Drive to the rear of the house and park in the bays.
What to bring
- 4 or 8 shaft loom, either their own or hired from the guild
- 4 ply wool eg luxury 4 ply from Bendigo woollen mills ( good colour range) or other knitting shop or the guild shop. (Lengths are listed in the equipment list.) Cotton yarn for the second warp used in the second weekend
- Ruler, tape, scissors, as per list
What to wear
Casual, comfortable clothing. Comfortable shoes, there is a lot of standing in the first couple of days
Appropriate for
Absolute beginners preferred, all that is needed is an interest in making fabric. Adults who would like to learn to weave, no experience necessary
Hire a weaving Loom
The Guild has weaving looms for hire. Please arrange this at least a week before the class commences.
The Guild brings together people who practise the arts of hand weaving, spinning and associated crafts and fosters and encourages the crafts by instruction, discussion and exhibition.
Joining the Guild has many benefits. These include:
- Discounted prices for workshops
- Use of the library
- Equipment hire
- Special interest group membership eg: Weavers Interest group, Tapestry Interest group, Braids Plus, Spinning, Temari, Piece Weavers.
- Invitations to members-only events.
Email: membership@spinweavensw.org for an application form.
Membership rates are for one calendar year starting 1 January and ending 31 December. New members joining from 1 October receive the balance of the current year for free when purchasing next year’s membership.
Membership, single, with emailed Guild News — $60.
If you would like a posted Guild News there is an additional $25.00.
Your Teacher
Elizabeth Calnan is an internationally renowned weaver and teacher.
She has taught extensively at the Hand Weavers & Spinners Guild of NSW, regularly supports rural groups with instruction and at Convergence USA. Liz can teach beginners through to complex weaving in in-person and online mediums.
Elizabeth won a prize - the Complex Weavers Award in 2014 and an New Zealand award for dyeing and colour skills in 2013. She exhibited annually from 1993 to 2019, at the Craft Show and then from 2003 at the Palm House in the Royal Botanic Garden. She is a member of Craft NSW.
She also has a business, "Looms and Spinning Wheels".
Hand Weavers and Spinners Guild of NSW Inc has an average rating of 4.9 for their other classes.
See other reviewsCancellations & 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 14 days before class starts. Free of charge.
- A transfer can be requested 14 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
- A credit note can be requested 14 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.
Terms & Conditions
Bookings
Secure your booking by paying according to the terms and conditions.
Materials
Most courses have requirement lists and a materials fee payable to your tutor in class.
Location of Workshops
Most workshops will be held at the Hand Weavers and Spinners Guild at Brush Farm House, 19 Lawson St, Eastwood. There is parking behind the house. Public transport is by bus accessed from Eastwood or Parramatta stations.
Times
Participants should arrive 30 minutes prior to class commencing. The venue must be cleaned up within 30 minutes of class finishing.
Discounts on Workshops
Network Groups: For each course, one member may pay at the member’s rate on confirmation of their financial status by their group and its approval.
Knitters Guild NSW: We have a reciprocal arrangement with the Knitters Guild whereby their members may enroll at members’ prices and vice versa.