Important Information/Dates

Class dates: Saturday & Sunday, March 1st & 2nd, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Members $168 Non-members $208

Material fee: $40 for yarn and paint paid to the instructor on the first day of class.

Registration opens at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, December 31st

Registration deadline: Saturday, February 15th

Cancellation deadline: Thursday, January 30th

Location: Room #3 at the Triangle Fiber Arts Center

Description

Are you looking to take your rigid heddle weaving to the next level? Why not explore painted warps! In this two-day class we'll revisit how to warp a rigid heddle loom and we'll take a look at one way to make your projects totally unique: by painting the warp before we weave! Your warp will be painted on the loom, allowing for precise placement of paint and complex shapes.

Note: The painting techniques used in this class may also be applied to warps on a floor loom, however all work will be done on rigid heddle looms in this class.

Prerequisites for participants

This is an intermediate class. Students should already be familiar with rigid heddle weaving. We will go over the steps for warping a loom together as a refresher but it is expected that you are able to weave on your own, as most of the class time will be spent painting. Weaving will happen at home.

Materials to be provided by/additional instructions for students:

Students must bring a rigid heddle loom, along with a size 10 heddle and warping pegs to this class.

If you are not sure if your loom will work for the class, or if you are contemplating buying a new loom prior to taking this class, you can contact the Instructor (kelly@kellywoveit.com) for advice on what looms might work best for you.

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

C2025-05 Rigid Heddle Explorations: Painting Your Warp on the Loom with Kelly Walsh