Weekly Beginning Classes

Course Description:
Although the class is designed for beginners, class size is small enough to accommodate students at all levels.  Participants will learn the basics of weaving and all skills necessary to create a finished piece of fabric, including project planning, setting up and the anatomy of the loom, fabric structures and finishing techniques.  Students will complete a twill sampler, a scarf and a set of placemats in this class.

These are suitable for beginners and advanced beginners.  All equipment provided.
Tues 5-7:30pm or Wed 11-1:30
In case of snow cancellation, class will be extended by one week.
10 Weeks, $250 plus $25 materials fee for first project (additional projects will be charged by weight of materials used)

To register, please send $50 deposit to: Dena Moses, 4 Signal Pine Road, Putney, VT  05346

Advanced Beginning:

Course Description:
This is a fantastic class for weavers who have their own loom, have gotten the basics, but may be a little nervous getting going.  We cover a range of topics while gently giving you the support and information to build your skills and confidence.

Advanced beginning is a monthly, off-loom class with projects to be finished between classes.  You should have a loom and be able to warp it (although not necessarily well) to join us for this class.   Classes are three to four hours in length and each one starts with show and tell, feedback and questions.

Class meets Sundays (11-2), schedule to be set, based on student needs.

Month 1: Color and Weaving

Month 2: Fabulous Chenille Scarves (11-3)
Month 3: Rag Rugs
Month 4: Lace Weaves (includes pattern drafting review and block weaves)
Month 5: Overshot
Month 6: Towel Exchange and Potluck

Cost: $310
**cost of class includes 4 hrs studio time for rag rugs and materials for chenille scarf warp (2 scarves, weft not included).

Intermediate/Ongoing Exploration:

This is a “Build Your Own” Class.  “Open” classes are show and tell, question and answer and open discussion.

“Topic” classes include a seminar, review of projects, misc question and answer and project suggestions using the structure we’re studying.  We’ll also spend time in that class going into more depth on project planning, choosing your yarns and sett.

“Warping Review” is a great class to perfect your techniques and get suggestions for warping improvement.  Bring your loom (or borrow one of mine), project ideas and any random questions.

Cost for Open Class is $25 each, for Topics, $45 each and for Warping Review, $65.  Register for at least three by Jan 20 and deduct $5 per class.

No Charge for the December party.  It’s open to all students and may or may not include some a “handwoven goodie exchange”.

Prerequisite: Advanced Beginning or permission from Dena.

Jan 22: Warping Review (10-4…come for the whole day or just part of it)

Feb 12: Open

Apr 1: Hand Manipulated Lace, loom controlled lace review

May 6: Open

June 10: Summer and Winter

Sept 9: Open

Oct 28: 8 Harness Twills

Dec: Date TBA Party

Retreats:

Beginning Weaving: Feb 18-20 (waiting list only), March 16-18, June 22-24  ($250, plus materials)
(See class descriptions above for Beginning Weaving.  Projects will vary.)

Rag Rug Weaving:
Apr: 27-29 ($250, plus materials)
In this weekend, we will learn the fun art of taking our old clothes and turning them into beautiful rugs.  We will begin with the uts and bolts of setting up the loom.  We will cover rag preparation, weaving and finishing techniques.  Each student will leave with a set of placemats and a 30” wide rag rug.

**$25 discount on retreats if registered three weeks before starting date.