Weaving Fine Fundamentals Workshop: Gradient Table Scarf with Liz Gipson – fibre space

Join us for a rigid-heddle experience over Memorial Day weekend. With a simple loom and a Zauberball, Liz will tackle the fundamentals of weaving fine and a two-day workshop on making floats on purpose. These workshops are for adventurous beginners and anyone who is interested in deepening their skills at the loom. Special attention will be paid to working fine yarns, making the most of pooling, and the fundamentals of deflection, a basis for lace.

Weaving Fundamentals—Gradient Table Scarf

This day is for the new weaver. Participants will warp and weave a table scarf and learn how to work a lattice fringe. We will cover the basics of project planning, sett or the spacing of the yarns and setting up the loom. Then we will dive into weaving and finishing strong with lots of tips, techniques, and belly laughs along the way. Although the information applies to weaving yarns of any size, the fine yarns we are using provide some particular opportunities for the weaver.

A 6-hour workshop with a 1-hour lunch break.

Tools and Supplies are not included in workshop fee:

• Rigid-Heddle Loom with at least a 10-inch weaving width; (loom and accessories available via order from fibre space)
• 12-dent rigid-heddle;
• threading hook,
• clamps,
• warping peg,
• embroidery needle,
• scissors
• tape measure

Yarn requirements:

• One skein/ball of Skacel Zauberball Cotton or Crazy cotton
• One skein Kelbourne Woolens Skipper

Please note: We are not currently stocking rigid heddle looms in the shop. If you need to purchase a loom prior to the workshop, we are a Schacht stockist and can order either a Cricket or Flip loom at your request. Loom orders must be placed by May 8th. Browse options and preorder here or contact the shop to discuss.