This two-day workshop for intermediate to advanced weavers explores both classic and nontraditional methods of rep weaving. Every loom will be set up with a different draft, variety of warp materials, sett and technique. Students will pre-thread their loom to a design provided by the instructor. Some samples will be inspired by weave structures such as controlled floats, Shadow, Krokbragd, Honeycomb. Each draft will be a study in details through drafting and color interactions. Time will be set aside to learn pick up design in rep weave. This class is not a round robin, although students may have the option to weave on other students' looms on the second day.

Skill Level:

Intermediate to advance weavers. Shaft loom required.

Registration:

SWG Members: Noon on January 15, 2021.
Non-members: Noon on February 5, 2022 subject to space available.

Dates:

Saturday, April 23rd-Sunday, April 24, 2022
9:00 am-4:30 pm

About Lucienne:

Website: https://lucienne-repweave.com

Lucienne Coifman, a former research assistant in biochemistry, is self-taught in the art of weaving.

Lucienne started weaving almost 40 years ago. She quickly made it a full-time occupation and has taught weaving for the past 30 years at the Guilford Art Center, the Creative Arts Workshop, and in her own studio; she has also conducted workshops throughout the Northeast and the Midwest.

For the past 30 years she has been studying and developing the many ways to use rep weave, and other related warp-faced weaves, experimenting with the use of different fibers in the process. Lucienne's main interest has centered on color interactions and patterns, using up to 8 harnesses and using pick-up techniques when needed. Her new book, Rep, Rips, Reps Weave is now available. Her work has appeared in Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot, Handwoven, and has been included in many juried exhibits.