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SS7 - Double Weave 4 Layers on 8 shafts
Description
This is a practical hands-on weaving workshop for weavers who:
· Have the ability to wind a warp, to dress your own loom, and to weave tabby.
· Have the ability to understand a draft and warping plan.
· Have a basic understanding of double weave.
What you will learn:
· How to weave up to 4 separate layers of cloth on an 8-shaft loom, using multiple shuttles.
· How to weave multiple intersecting layers on an 8-shaft loom.
· How to weave offset layers on an 8-shaft loom.
What you will learn
- · How to weave up to 4 separate layers of cloth on an 8-shaft loom, using multiple shuttles.
- · How to weave multiple intersecting layers on an 8-shaft loom.
- · How to weave offset layers on an 8-shaft loom.
What you will get
- · Expert skills-based tuition in how to weave doubleweave
- · A set of notes for class and future reference
- · Hands-on experience on your own weave sample
What to bring
- · Student to supply own yarn, preferably something smooth and not textured, in 4 to 8 different colours. It is advisable to use something smooth like a mercerised or un-mercerised 8/2 cotton yarn. The warp is 176 ends wide and approx. 1.5 long including typical loom waste of approx. 50cm for table looms. This will be sufficient for some exploration after completing workshop sample.
- · A minimum of 4 shuttles for weaving. Stick shuttles should not be more than 18-20cm/7-8in long.
- · Notebook, scissors, tape measure, ruler, and calculator.
What to wear
Casual clothes
Appropriate for
Appropriate for Weavers who: · Have the ability to wind a warp, to dress your own loom, and to weave tabby, Have the ability to understand a draft and warping plan, and have a basic understanding of double weave.
Preliminary work
Students must have their looms dressed for weaving prior to the class starting, according to instructions emailed by the tutor in December.
The 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!
Your Teacher
Amanda Ho is a highly experienced weaving instructor. She teaches the Guild's Certificate of Weaving program.
She is a highly accomplished weaver in her own right. She has exhibited in a number of exhibitions where only work of the highest quality is short-listed for display.
Handweavers & Spinners Guild of Victoria has an average rating of 4.9 for their other classes.
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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.