During class, students will look at hundreds of examples and discuss what makes a good design, discuss color theory, look at yarn choices, experiment with color selection tools, make an off-loom preview, chart patterns on paper or with an online tool. Students will then use the patterns that they create to set up the looms. Class will cover tips and tricks for ease of warping, how to produce even bands with straight selvedges, how to finish a band and a bit of problem-solving.

Skill Level:

This class is designed for beginning weavers with no experience on inkle looms.

Registration:

SWG Members: Noon on December 11, 2021.
Non-members: Noon on January 8, 2022 subject to space available.

Dates:

Friday, March 25th, 2022
9:00 am-4:30 pm

About Annie:

Website: http://aspinnerweaver.blogspot.com

My life story is built around inkle weaving. Many of my friends and acquaintances and even my husband were met at guilds, classes, conferences, art and craft shows and living history events. The story began when I was seventeen and attended a crafts fair at a historical site where I saw a woman weaving on an inkle loom. She had a loom that was portable and which produced such useful items as the belts I purchased from her! My love of patterns and practical nature were two traits that were happily married into a lifelong pursuit when I found the inkle loom.

Determined to give it a try, I visited the local library and checked out a book on inkle weaving which included plans for building a loom. My many-talented father had all the necessary tools and skills. I' forever grateful to him for helping me build that first inkle loom. He supervised, but mostly I did the work. My current collection includes 8 inkle looms (and a rigid heddle). I run sort of a foster home for orphaned looms; they come and they go. Different sizes and shapes have particular uses that they are most suited for, mostly because of their dimensions.