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B461 Beginning Weaving: Tapestry
with Heather Macali
**Dairy Barn Members at the Individual Level or higher enjoy a 10% Discount**
For Ages 16+
This workshop will cover a variety of tapestry techniques - including warping a frame loom, color change, basic composition, eccentric weft, fringe, ghiordes knots, soumak, and professional finishing. Students will have the opportunity to choose a weaving kit that includes a basic frame loom, yarn, tapestry needle and comb.
Students are welcome to bring additional yarn and/or materials to be incorporated in their tapestry, although enough yarn will be provided. Printed instructions will be given to each student along with access to videos for supplemental instruction to complete weaving. Each tapestry will be unique, using texture, color, and composition. All projects completed will be one-of-a-kind!
Students Should Bring: Scissors, notebook, & pen/pencil
B462 Color and Weave
with Heather Macali
**Dairy Barn Members at the Individual Level or higher enjoy a 10% Discount**
For Ages 16+
In this full-day workshop, participants will learn how to thread and weave on a basic frame loom to create a color-and-weave cloth. This technique uses contrasting colors to produce dynamic pattern effects through simple weave structures. Additional techniques will include using a pick-up stick, a string heddle, and the option of twining.
During the workshop, each participant will complete one woven piece (14" x 16"). The finished cloth can be used as a placemat or as one side of a tote bag. If making a tote, a second matching panel can be woven after the workshop.
Materials provided by Heather: Frame loom 15" x 18", beater, tapestry comb, 2 shuttles, 16"dowel rod, use of a pick up stick, and printed weaving drafts.
Materials required of students:
Students should purchase two tubes of 100% cotton yarn (16/8). Please select two colors with strong contrast (for example: black and white, or light pink and hunter green) to achieve a clear pattern definition.
A link to the required yarn is provided below.
https://loftyfiber.com/products/brassard-16-8-cotton-1-lb-cones-mop