Crackle Workshop on 4 shafts
Description
Crackle weave can be used for fabric, cushions, upholstery, scarves, bags and rugs, all dependent on the sett and the yarn used. It has lots of variation in thickness of fabric, different yarn use and different liftings
This is a workshop to discover what crackle can look like and find suitable lifts and yarn grists for your desired fabric.
What you will learn
- How to use different lifts to creature different cloth thicknesses and textures
- How to design different threadings, and use 2 and 3 pattern wefts
- How to turn the weave for an easier weaving experience
What you will get
- You will receive instruction enabling you to weave several different variations of crackle
- You will weave a sampler of techniques
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
- Your fully threaded and ready to weave loom with a heading of plain weave, warp yarn and a variety of weft yarns and a finer yarn than your warp
- A folder for notes, note taking equipment, printed copy of notes sent to you, weights for broken ends, shuttles, pins and general weaving equipment
- A list of yarns will be supplied
What to wear
Comfortable clothing and shoes as you will be standing quite a lot if you loom doesn’t have a stand
Appropriate for
The weaving is easy and there are enough weaves in the notes to keep you very busy weaving for the 2 days.
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 or look on the website.
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 — $62 for direct deposit, cash or Cheque. An additional fee of $1.50 if you use a card payment facility.
If you would like a posted Guild News there is an additional $15.00.
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.