January Beginning Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Dates: Saturday 18th 10:30-2:30, and Saturday 25th 10:30-12:30
Beginning Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom
If you are new to weaving or wish to sharpen your skills on the rigid heddle loom this class is for you!
Day 1 we will cover basic terminology, parts of the loom, how to select an awesome yarn for your scarf (and personality) and calculate your warp and weft requirements (it’s basic math – not scary at all!). We will use the continuous warp technique to dress the loom and focus on a basic weave. You will have a week between classes to take your project home and weave away. Day 2 of class we will look at additional weaving techniques, removing your project from the loom and finishing the ends.
Yarn will be available for purchase if you don’t already have a favorite.
Stop by the shop before class to choose appropriate yarns. We will have looms available (Schacht Crickets, Ashford Sample-It, etc) or you may bring your own rigid loom with all parts, and stand if you have one.
Supplies:
- Loom (if you have one) – if not see below for rental info
- 2 skeins worsted weight wool yarn - 2 complimentary colors
- 2 Brown paper bags if you have them – if not, some will be available
- Tape measure
- Scissors
- Pen/Pencil
- Darning needle
Cost: $130.00
Loom Rental: $15 for the week.
Rental applies to purchase if the loom is purchased within 2 months of the class.
Class Minimum: 2
Instructor: Heather Marley
I am a mom, a wife, a Project Manager, a Yoga Instructor, and a fiber artist. My mom taught me how to knit, crochet, sew and do needle point at a young age. I grew up on a farm in a remote area in Nova Scotia, so these were things we did for entertainment!
When I was 12, I was introduced to spinning and weaving during a summer program at a Historic Village – wow what an amazing summer that was! I was hooked and vowed that I would someday own animals that could provide natural fiber. Fast forward MANY years later and I am thrilled to say I am now a proud owner of 9 wonderful alpacas @ Angel’s Crossing Alpacas. I absolutely adore alpacas and their fiber. There’s nothing like making treasures out of alpaca fiber and knowing which alpaca it came from!
A deep dive into weaving and spinning came later in life but are now a true passion of mine. The sky is the limit – there are so many things to be made! I also have a passion to share the knowledge I have acquired over the years so others can carry on these amazing forms of art and experience the true enjoyment they can provide!
Class cancellations must be made 10 days in advance in order to get a 50% refund. Cancellations after that will get no refund. Our instructors require a minimum number of students to teach a class and they schedule their time accordingly. We keep class sizes small so that students get personalized attention. Thank you for your understanding.
Location: 3424 S Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113
Pre-payment is required. Space is limited, so register now! Please call 303-514-8780 to register or register online here.