Triangle Weavers Guild

Important Dates/Information

• Wednesday, May 6th, 4:00 -7:00 pm
• Saturday, May 16th, 12:00 - 4:30 pm
• Saturday, May 23rd, 12:00 - 4:30 pm

• $20 to be paid to the Instructor on the first day of class.
• This will cover the costs of the handout, class loom for weaving additional 8H patterns, woven shibori threads, fiber reactive and vat dye material.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 22nd

Cancellation deadline: Thursday, April 2nd

Location: Triangle Fiber Arts Center

• Room #1 May 6th
• Room #3 May 16th & 23rd

Description

• Woven Shibori is a variation on traditional shibori dyeing that is dependent on the weaving process to create dyed patterns in hand-woven cloth. In this class, we will take time to explore dye interactions and patterns before starting a larger project.
• My woven shibori process incorporates two stages of dyeing: 1) base color and 2) overdye. The color combinations are infinite and so it is most interesting if all participants share their results before starting a larger project.
• This class will use Procion MX fiber reactive dyes. If there is interest, we can also try making a vat dye (which requires a different type of dye and heat) for the second overdye step.

• Must be able to warp your loom (either 4 or 8 harness) at home and be able to read and follow a draft.
• You will need to be able to weave with 2 shuttles when weaving the weft shibori at home.

• Participants will weave 10 or more samples between Class 1 and 2. Samples are to be 6-8 inches long
• Weaving will be done at home. Participants should be able to warp and weave on a 4-8 harness loom. Two shuttles will be used for WEFT shibori
• Drafts will be sent out to participants before the class begins. Recommended yarn: cotton, rayon, bamboo about the size of 5/2 perle cotton. Samples should be 8-10: wide
• Bring two empty bobbins to Class 1

Please bring a lunch or snack if you would like. Access to a refrigerator and microwave are available in the building.

• A demo loom will be made available at TFAC for those who do not have an 8-harness loom and would like to try alternate treadlings.

• For questions about the class, contact the Class Coordinator (twg.classes@gmail.com)
• For questions about your registration, contact the Registrar (twg.registrar@gmail.com )