This beginning Weaving class covers the basics of weaving, including how to create shapes and transform them into a mountain landscape! We’ll use lap looms (which you can take anywhere!) to create a small woven tapestry. During the class, we’ll cover how to warp our looms with a heddle bar as well as the basic weaving techniques, including twining, tabby, soumak, shapes, and rya knots. We’ll also use some embroidery to put the finishing touches on our landscapes! Finally, we’ll learn how to clean the backside of our weaving project and you’ll have the option to finish them off using a hanging rod.
Don’t have a loom or weaving materials? No worries! My Mountain Weaving Kit has everything you need to get started! Learn more in the Materials Section.
Level: Beginning
Instructor: Courtney LaCaria (Read Courtney's bio)
Members: $100
Non Members: $120
Materials fee: $75, if purchasing the curated Mountain Weaving Kit (to be collected day of class)
Materials provided by instructor: For anyone who needs it, my Mountain Weaving Kit has everything you need! Here’s what is included: + 15” x 10” Wooden Frame Lap loom; curated fiber pack to complete mountain landscape (customizable); 2 shuttles; comb; heddle bar; 2 tapestry needles; and wooden rod to hang your weaving.
Students should bring: If you purchase the kit, you don’t need to bring anything but scissors! If you choose not to purchase the kit, you’ll need to bring your own lap loom (15” x 10” or larger), weaving supplies (shuttle, heddle bar, comb, needles, hanging rod to finish the weaving), and yarn for the warp and weft.
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