Weaving at Webs

Fall 2008 WEAVING

RIGID HEDDLE FLIP LOOM

Okay, you fiber-addicted non-weavers out there, here’s your chance to use up all those odds and ends of yarn in your stash and learn a new fiber art in the process. This is a non-threatening introduction to weaving using a rigid heddle flip loom that has no treadles to manipulate, no heddles to thread, and doesn’t take up a lot of space. This little loom is comfortable, compact, sturdy...and it folds in a jiffy for storage or transport! This feature makes weaving almost as portable as knitting and crochet...you can weave on your lunch break, at the beach, while camping, or take it to a workshop. The Flip can be dressed in a flash and accommodates warps up to 5 or 6 yards long, and up to 25” wide...perfect for weaving scarves, table mats, towels, fabric for bags, and many other items. WEBS was founded to supply weavers with yarns and equipment...come on in, take the class, and help us continue the tradition. Use of a loom is included in the tuition.

Skill Level: Beginner, Adults and Kids ages 10 and up
Instructor: Leslie Ann Bestor
Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Materials Cost: $40.00
Tuition:$120.00

Please bring your lunch.

Description	Price
RIGID HEDDLE FLIP LOOM WEAVING Sec 1	$120.00
RIGID HEDDLE FLIP LOOM WEAVING Sec 2	$120.00

FREE LOOM DRESSING DEMONSTRATION

If you’ve ever wondered how the warp yarn magically appears on the loom, come into WEBS and see it happen! Barbara Elkins will demonstrate the back to front method of dressing a loom. She will also demonstrate how to wind the warp. This demo is free, but registration is required. Please call Customer Service at 413-584-2225 or come into the store to reserve your place.

Skill Level:Everyone

Instructor: Barbara Elkins
Time:10:am - 1:00pm
Date: Saturday, September 13
Tuition: Free

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WEEKEND WEAVING I*

This lively and intensive course is designed as an introduction to the basic techniques of weaving: winding a warp, dressing the loom and weaving a finished piece. Also included will be an exploration of the basic woven structures – plain weave and twills in their many variations, designing and drafting a project and calculating yarn requirements. You will also learn about looms and equipment, yarns, and finishing techniques. Use of a loom is included in the tuition.

Skill Level: Beginner or those who need a basic refresher course.
Instructor: Carol Birtwistle
Date: Saturday & Sunday, September 20, 21, 27, 28
Time: 9:30am-4:00pm
Materials Cost: $25.00 - $30.00
Tuition: $215.00

Please bring your lunch.

Description	Price
Weekend WEAVING 1	$215.00

WEAVING I*

Our beginning weaving class is designed for people who have never woven before, as well as for those who feel the need for a refresher course. Please plan 4 - 5 hours a week in addition to class time for homework. If you have a portable four-harness loom in good working condition, by all means use it. If you do not, you may rent a loom from WEBS for the duration of the course, with some or all of the rental fees applicable to purchase. Students will be weaving independently by the end of the course.

Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Scott Norris
Date: Wednesday, September 17, 24, October 1, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19
Loom Rental: $115.00
Loom Deposit: $55.00
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Materials Cost: $55.00
Tuition: $225.00

Description	Price
Weaving 1	$225.00

READY, SETT, WEAVE!

This is a basic course on how to plan a weaving project. We will consider yarn suitability, weave structure, yarn counts, setts, determination of warp and weft yardages, reading and drafting patterns and some finishing techniques. Participants should bring a ruler, graph paper (6 – 8 squares to the inch), pencils, eraser and most importantly your questions.

Skill Level: Everyone
Instructor: Carol Birtwistle
Date: Saturday, October 18
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Materials Cost: None
Tuition: $40.00

Description	Price
Ready, Sett, Weave	$40.00

TWILLS, TWILLS AND MORE TWILLS

On a 4 –Shaft Loom

This course is designed to meet the needs of those who have been weaving for a short time and those who have not woven recently but want to get started again. As twills are the foundation for many weaves, we will weave a twill gamp (sampler) that includes regular twills, M’s and W’s, skip twill, advancing twills and others. We will discuss the structure of each of these twill weaves, do drawdowns on paper and learn how to alter the appearance of the cloth by changing the tie-up and treadling sequences. Your gamp will serve as a library of weaves to refer back to many times. If you have a loom in good working condition, please bring it. If you need a loom, please contact Customer Service.

Skill Level: Everyone
Instructor: Carol Birtwistle
Date: Sat. & Sun. November 1,2 and November 8, 9
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm
Materials Cost: Approx. $50.00
Tuition: $215.00

Please bring your lunch.

Description	Price
Twills, Twills & More Twills	$215.00

A TASTE OF SAORI WEAVING* with MIHOKO WAKABAYASHI

Saori weaving is an improvisational free style of weaving which originated in Japan. It is based on Zen principles of spontaneity and self-discovery. In this unusual workshop, participants can “taste” the technique without having to warp the loom. You can learn how to wind bobbins, move a shuttle to make the weft, and learn a few tricks to make interesting patterns; the loom will be dressed and ready for you to give this technique a try. Saori allows you to express your creativity; there are no rules, no mistakes, and no experience is necessary. You will find this an easy, therapeutic, and fun activity. At the end of the class you will take home a finished scarf. Materials are provided.

Skill Level: Everyone
Section 1 Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Date: Saturday, November 22
Section 2 Time: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Tuition: $60.00

Description	Price
A Taste of Saori Weaving 1	$60.00
A Taste of Saori Weaving 2	$60.00

WOVEN BEADED JEWELRY WITHOUT A LOOM*

A few colors of cotton yarn, some interesting beads, a tapestry needle, and a piece of corkboard; that’s all you need to make a unique woven and beaded necklace. The process is easy to learn and no weaving experience is necessary. You’ll choose from a selection of patterns, place beads where you want them, and then weave with the needle, using simple tapestry techniques. By the end of the class you will have made a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art. And, you’ll go home with the tools and training to continue this very portable weaving hobby. Tools and yarn are supplied by the instructor; beads can be brought from home or purchased at WEBS - America’s Bead Store.

Skill Level: Everyone
Instructor: Kate Jenkins
Date: Sunday, October 19
Time: 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Materials Cost: $25.00 payable to the instructor
Tuition: $50.00

Description	Price
Woven Beaded Jewlery w/o a Loom	$50.00

Registration Information

For all classes/workshops, please send a check for the tuition or pay online to hold your place. TUITION WILL BE REFUNDED ONLY IF THE CLASS IS CANCELLED BY WEBS or if there is a waiting list and your spot can be filled.

Materials lists for classes will beavailable on-line as they become available . Hard copies of materials lists are available in the store. If you need a hard copy of the list, please call us and we will mail it to you. Please be aware that there may be handouts and/or materials supplied by the instructor for which a small fee may be charged. Infrequently, these items may not appear on the materials list.

PARTICIPANTS IN ALL-DAY CLASSES SHOULD PLAN TO BRING A LUNCH. WEBS has a kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave and toaster oven for your convenience.
YOU MAY REGISTER:
In person at WEBS
By phone: 413-584-2225
On-line at www.yarn.com or email at webs@yarn.com
By fax: 413-584-1603
By mail: send the enclosed registration form to the address listed at the bottom of the form.