Weaving more than one layer of fabric on the loom simultaneously and interchanging these layers to create pictures, textures, forms and designs seems almost mind-boggling to those who have not tried it. Through finished items and slides we will show the wide variety of doubleweave techniques available to those with four- and eight-shaft looms, including two separate layers, tubular, double width, pick-up, quilted cloth, polychrome, interlocking, pique, backed fabrics and more.
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Doubleweave is the term used for weaving two layers of fabric on the loom at the same time. These layers can be connected in different ways to allow us to create double width, tubes, tucks and decorative elements with a contrasting background. In this class we will learn how to do many different doubleweave techniques and will begin to weave a sampler of these techniques. Students will need a four-shaft loom, dressed according to the directions provided.
Level: Beginner
Doubleweave pick-up is one technique in doubleweave that allows the weaver to weave a design from a graphed picture. The process is somewhat slow, but not as difficult as it sounds when you read about it in books or magazine articles. We will take it one step at a time, and by the end of the session, you will be weaving a small design of your own choosing. Students will need a four-shaft loom, dressed according to the directions provided.
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Please note that you have a choice between the Intro class and the Pickup class.
Workshop fee for either class: $73 for Full SCHG Members, $83 for nonmembers and
Subscribers.
To register: Send your payment (in a check made to SCHG) to
Deanna Deeds, Program Chair, at the address in your year book, or contact
programs@schg.org (Balance due at
workshop. Deposit refundable until one month prior to workshop.)
Any questions can be directed to the Program Chair. We hope to see you at the May meeting!