Learn to Weave Cloth (for beginners)

Friday 6pm-8pm and Saturday 10am-2pm

Learn how to weave cloth on a simple rigid heddle loom in this weaving workshop for beginners!

ABOUT THE CLASS

Working with a neutral palette of silks, imported cotton and linen in a warm studio atmosphere you will weave beautiful, textural cloth in a choose your own adventure style.

The looms will be set up and prepared for you. You can choose to weave a longer scarf or a collection of 2-3 towels. Amanda will help you choose textures, design ideas and colour choices to make weaving simple and satisfying.

On Friday evening we'll begin with an introduction to the loom and materials, and a conversation about what qualities you enjoy in cloth before getting started with weaving. You'll be offered design suggestions and material recommendations and be able to use Amanda's sample library to see how your cloth might turn out.

Saturday will be a dedicated and supportive weaving day. In all you will weave up to 2 yards of cloth which you can divide into 2-3 towels or keep whole as a scarf. Finishing techniques will be discussed with options for sewn hems and non-sewn hems options.

Amanda's approach to weaving is grounded in technique but invites experimentation and marks of the maker. This practice based approach is gentle and inclusive of all levels of experience.

THE DETAILS

Class will run Friday evening from 6pm-8pm and Saturday morning from 10am-2pm.

There are two flights of stairs to enter the studio, unfortunately there is no elevator in the building.

Please bring a lunch on Saturday, you may choose to snack as you weave but we won't have a formal lunch break.

Intimate class size (4-5 participants) for optimum learning.

Expect a fun and relaxing time learning a new craft - no experience is necessary or expected!

See terms below.

THE TERMS:

$300 per person. This covers the teaching fee, loom rental and materials for your project. Please note that this does not include a loom.

Due to the nature of preparing for these workshops I cannot offer refunds or cancellations. Should you be unable to attend you can find someone to attend in your place.

Minimum of 4 confirmed participants to form a class. If the minimum number of participants is not reached within 3 days of the workshop date, we may cancel the class and issue you a full refund.

We reserve the right to cancel a class at any time due to unforeseen circumstances (including, but not limited to, illness or family emergencies), in which case we will issue you a full refund.

ABOUT AMANDA

Amanda loves sharing her weaving knowledge and helping students realize their ideas. She is a graduate of the Capilano University Textile Arts program, and a member of the Canadian Guild of Weavers and the Craft Council of BC where you can often find her woven work for sale. She teaches materials driven workshops in Vancouver and online at The School of Sweet Georgia. In addition to teaching, Amanda has an interdisciplinary studio practice grounded in the tools and techniques of hand weaving.

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