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Open to anyone interested in the fiber arts such as
weaving, spinning, dyeing, felting, basketry; members and non-members of the Guild are welcome.
Please note the registration deadline for all classes and workshops is two weeks before the scheduled start date, to allow instructors time to prepare.
If there are insufficient registrations within two weeks of start date, the class or workshop will be cancelled and all fees will be refunded.
OUR 2009-2010 CLASSES WILL BE TAUGHT IN OUR GUILD HOME, 10139 - 87 AVENUE (in the Strathcona Community League Hall)
Course fees are to be paid at the time of registration (cheques payable to Edmonton Weavers' Guild). If you are unable to attend a class or workshop for which you have registered, you may ask a friend to take your place. There will be no refunds on registration fees.
Looms and spinning wheels are available for loan during classes. For Beginner Weaving and Spinning classes a cheque for $250 as a damage deposit is required at the beginning of classes, as equipment may be taken home during their duration. The cheque will be returned when the loom or spinning wheel and related materials are received in good condition, by the instructor.
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For more information about classes, workshops, registration, etc please phone Sonja at 452-1152 or
email her
at omyroon@telusplanet.net
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WEAVING CLASSES |
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BEGINNER WEAVING (Summer)
Learn to warp a 4-shaft table loom, read a pattern, weave a sampler and a personal project.
Fee:$
(Materials for sampler included in course fee; students must supply materials for personal project). Loom loan available with damage deposit of $250)
Dates: July 6-9 (inclusive) and July 13-16. 2009 inclusive. (total 8 evenings)
Time:
6:30 pm
to 9:30 pm
BEGINNER WEAVING (Fall and Winter Classes)
Fee:$ 200.00 (Materials for sampler included in course fee; students must supply materials for personal project). Loom loan available with damage deposit of $250)
Dates:
Sept.14-Nov.16.2009 (8 Monday evenings - no class Oct 12 or Nov.2) or: Jan.4 - Mar.1.2010 (8 Monday evenings - no class Feb.15)
or: Mar.17-May.5.2010 (8 Wednesday evenings)
Time: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
INTERMEDIATE WEAVING
Students will be weaving several different patterns that are possible when the loom is not threaded 1,2,3,4. Students will be weaving these samples on both floor and table looms. We will also discuss how to plan your own project for those who have their own looms. Students will be taught the threading and weaving of samples such as overshot, summer and winter, huck and different twills.
Fee:$220.00 (Materials included).
Dates: Jan.13 to Mar.3. 2010 (8 Wednesday evenings)
Time: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
SURPRISE ON FOUR: Another Look at 4 Shaft Twills
You know all about 4 shaft twill...right? Straight point, broken, dornik, rosepath, goose-eye...Did you realize that there are many other 4 shaft twills? Have you heard of crazy twills, double diagonal twills, 12 step biased twill, advancing twills, braided twills or snowflake twill? All are done on four shafts. Explore these less well know twills. You will receive instructions and a draft before class, and you will be explected to come to the first class with the loom dressed with a warp, for the weave you have been assigned. Students will supply their own yarns following suggestions of the instructor. Depending on how many students register, the students may need to exchange looms between clases to finish all the samples.
Fee:$100.00 . Loom loan available with damage deposit cheque.
Dates: Mar.15 to Apr.12. 2010 (8 Monday evenings - no class Apr.5.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
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Beginner Spinning
Learn to prepare fibre for spinning. Learn to spin the prepared fibre into yarn using a spinning wheel.
Fee: $115.00
(Materials included). Spinning wheel loan available with damage deposit cheque.
Dates: Oct.17 to Nov.14.2009 (4 Saturday mornings - no class Nov.7)
Time:
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
or
Dates: Feb.21 to Mar.14.2010 (4 Sunday afternoons)
Time: 1:00pm to 4:00 pm
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Introduction to Spinning Cotton
Students enrolling in this class must have taken a Beginner Spinning Class and feel comfortable spinning wool yarns. Different forms of cotton will be prepared, spun and correctly finished. The spinning wheel will be used; students will also be introduced to, and challenged to, spin cotton on a support spindle and/or takli, on a quill spindle, on a charkha and perhaps even on drop spindle.
Fee: $85.00 (Materials included)
Dates: April 11, 18, 25.2010 (3 Sunday afternoons)
Time: 1:00 p m - 4:00pm
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Learn to Dye
Learn to do simple, inexpensive cold water dyeing of cotton, silk, tencel and other cellulose fibres. Dyes and fibres are supplied.
Fee: $60.00 (Materials included)
Date: Nov.20. 2009 - Friday
Time: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
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Kids Weave a Christmas Gift
A workshop for kids aged 6-13. Participate in a fun Saturday morning or afternoon class to weave a Christmas present for a special friend or relative. Learn to use a table loom and take home a finished gift.
Fee: $20.00
(Materials included)
Date: A half-day workshop. Saturday Dec 5.2009
Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 am
or
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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Drop Spindling
For adults and children 10 or older. Learn to make your own drop spindle and prepare fibre for spinning. Make singles yarn and plied yarn using your spindle. Make a wrist distaff with the finished yarns by braiding and wrapping. Other types of spindles will be demonstrated in class and students will have the opportunity to try them.
Fee: $85.00 (Materials included)
Dates: October 18, 25, Nov.1.2009 (3 Sunday afternoons)
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Fabulously Felted Bag
In this workshop you will get quite a workout making your very own, one-of-a-kind fashion bag. Match a favourite outfit or just choose your favourite colour. Sufficient fibre is allotted to create two bags. Free-style embellishing is encouraged! Previous felting experience will be an asset. Wear comfortable clothing and please bring a towel and a plastic bag.
Fee: $90.00 (Materials included) Additional material will be available for purchase at the workshop.
Date: Mar.13.2010 (Saturday)
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm
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Beginner Rag Rugs Help weave three full size rag rugs (two lucky participants will take these home) as well as samples, in a round robin setting using floor looms. Participants will learn how to choose warp and weft, wind warps, determine sett, prepare rag wefts, and choose finishes for rag rugs. A beginner weaving course or equivalent is required for this workshop. Some new weaving patterns, not previously a part of rag rug courses will be included in this course. Participants will be expected to help warp looms in prepartation for this three day workshop: dates and times will be arranged by the instructor.
Fee: $170.00 (Materials included)
Dates: Sept.19, 26 and Oct.3.2009 (Saturdays)
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm
Instructor:
Diane Kozens
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Bead Leno
This workshop is for weavers who love the look of lace but want to produce it faster and easier. The beads cause the warps to twist automatically. Bead leno can be produced on 4 or 8 shafts and is suitable for scarves, clothing, wall hangings, table linens and borders. Students will be required to warp the looms before the class. Instructor will supply materials and draft. Beginner and intermediate weavers will enjoy this workshop.
Fee: $110.00 (Materials included)
Dates: Oct.7, 14, 21, 28.2009 (4 Wednesday evenings)
Time: 6:30 - 9:30pm
Learn to Weave on the Inkle Loom
Learn to make the perfect heddle, warp with three colours, and weave with perfect starts and stops with no finishing. At the end of this workshop, you will have the skills to take your inkle weaving to new heights. Students are to bring their own 8/4 cotton in three colours. If you do not have sufficient cotton, you may purchase the required amount from the instructor. Inkle looms may be rented or purchased from the instructor at the following rates:
Inkle loom $89.50
Inklette loom $ 53.00
Loom rental $10.00
Basic knowledge of weaving is not required.
Fee: $50.00
Date: Jan.30.2010 (Saturday)
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm
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