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.

AS OF MARCH, 2008 OUR NEW CLASSES WILL BE TAUGHT IN OUR NEW GUILD HOME, 10139 - 87 AVENUE (in the Strathcona Community League Hall)

Phone 780-425-9280 for other information.
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.
Registration fee includes instruction and some special materials. Some workshops or classes have an additional materials fee.   Looms and spinning wheels are available for use during the classes.

For more information about classes, workshops, registration, etc please phone Sonja at 452-1152 or
email her
at omyroon@telusplanet.net

You may download a registration form here
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WEAVING CLASSES

SPINNING CLASSES

Beginner Spinning

Learn to prepare fibre for spinning. Learn to spin the fibre into yarn using a spinning wheel.
Fee: $85.00 (Materials included) Spinning wheel loan available with damage deposit cheque.
Dates: April 5 to April 26, 2008. (4 Saturday mornings)
Location: Strathcona Community League, 10139 - 87 Ave, Edmonton
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Great Wheels

Take a whirl on some fine old spinning wheels and discover their unique qualities. We will practice the techniques required for the great or walking wheel, the Quebec production wheel, a flax wheel and any other varieties the participants might want to bring to share with each other.
Fee: $20.00
Date: December 1, 2007
Time: 9:30 am - 12 noon
Location: Kathy's house

KID'S WORKSHOPS

DROP SPINDLING WORKSHOP

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. Natural dyeing may be demonstrated if time allows.

Fee: $65.00 (Materials included)
Dates: October 13, 20 and 27
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location:

Need to learn a few easy tricks to weave with linen? In this workshop you will learn how to create loom controlled lace structures such as Huck, Swedish and Bronson Lace. Each student will create a sample of each of the workhsop structures and then complete a small wall hanging using linen yarn - 10 inches in width and 15 inches in length. Most of the structures are 4 shafts. However, 8 shaft and 12 shaft structures will be covered based on interest.
Intermediate level - students must be familiar with warping the loom.
Fee: $95.00
Dates: Jan. 20, 27 and Feb 3, 2008 (Sunday afternoons)
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00 pm

Need Help Planning Your Special Project?
Design With Colour and Confidence!

Do you have a special cone of yarn that you want to use in a project? Do you know what you want to make with it? Do you hesitate to proceed because you have some questions about pattern or sett or structure that will be appropriate for your special yarn? This class will help you plan your project. Bring your yarn, ideas and pattern or draft, if you have them, to class and get assistance in planning and calculating so that you can proceed with confidence. We hope that students will have their warps made so they can take them home to dress their loom by the end of the classes.
Fee: $60.00
Dates:January 25, Feb 1, and 8, 2008 (Friday afternoons)
Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm

Weave full size rag rugs on floor looms. Learn how to choose warp and weft, wind warps, determine sett, prepare rag wefts, and choose finishes for rag rugs. Students will weave a variety of weaves in a round robin format and take home a finished rug at the end of the workshop. Participants will be expected to help warp looms to prepare for this 3-day workshop.
Fee: $150.00 (materials included)
Dates: February 9, 10, and 23, 2008 (Saturdays and Sunday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Review basic skills in this workshop designed to improve warping techniques and basic weaving skills. Students will warp and tie up floor looms and weave 4 shaft twill towels to polish weaving skills such as maintaining good selveges and an even beat. Repairs, finishing tips and techniques will complete the project. Extra studio time may be required. Students should have taken Beginner Weaving or have equivalent experience.
Fee: $130.00 (materials included)
Dates: Mar. 8, 9 (9:00am to 4:00pm)
and Mar 15 (9:00 am to 12 noon)

Does double weave intimidate you? Those tie-ups confuse you? This course will help take the mystique out of double weave. Learn how to determine your own treadling. You will also weave a sampler on a table loom that will illustrate two layers, tubes, double wide cloth, pockets, and a decorative front with a lining.
For students who can dress a loom.
Fee: $85.00 (materials included)
Dates: Mar 31 to April 21, 2008 (3 Monday afternoons)
Time: 12:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Strathcona Community League, 10139 - 87 Ave, Edmonton