April 3,4,5 & 9 Double Width Wool Blanket
April 3,4,5 & 9 Double Width Wool Blanket
Instructor: Fern (she/her), $350
Friday, 6-8pm
Saturday, 1-6pm
Sunday, 10-4pm
Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30pm (washing blanket, bring two large towels)
NOTE: This class has 1-5 hours homework between the last two sessions. If you are coming from out of town, you could skip the last Thursday session. You will have to complete the finishing touches and wash your blanket independently.
PICTURED: The Grid Blanket (with rainbow variation), The Robyn Blanket, The Cohen (Grey & White), The Bauhaus in Evergreen
Familiarize yourself with the magic of double width weaving! Double your looms’ width capability by weaving two layers at once. With a four shaft loom you can select two shafts for the top layer and the other two shafts for the bottom layer. In this workshop, each blanket is 25 inches on the loom, and when taken off the loom will unfold to be 50 inches.
This class offers the choice of one of four distinct designs.
The Grid Blanket - A timeless grid design in light and dark grey. Alternatively, this design can also be woven in colours of your choice.
The Robyn Blanket - An assymetrical striped design in the brightest hues.
The Bauhaus Blanket - NEW COLOURS! In evergreen, pale blue, rust and yellow. This design was inspired by the iconic weavers of the Bauhaus. Beginner weavers will weave a simpler version of the image shown.
The Cohen (Colour & Weave) Blanket - NEW DESIGN in dark grey and white. This blanket explores the the technique of colour and weave, a plain weave structure with endless patterns created by alternating stripes in the warp and weft.
All materials included. The loom will be dressed and ready for weaving.
INSTRUCTOR: Fern
PROJECT: Weave a wool plain weave blanket approximately 50 x 68” (before washing) using the double width technique. Students will learn:
an introduction to weaving drafts
theory of sett
to adjust sett for double width
best weaving practices
to twist fringes and fix skips
to wet finish a blanket to increase it’s softness and drape
PREREQUISITE: This class is suitable for both beginner and intermediate weavers. The Bauhaus design can be simplified to accommodate new weavers.
NOTE: Some homework is required.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Due to very small class sizes, we are unable to offer refunds on workshops. If for any reason you are unable to attend, you can send someone in your place. Any classes cancelled by us due to low registration or health mandates will have the option for a refund or transfer to future date.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before class start time. Class end time may vary.