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Jun
2
to Jun 8

Beginning Weaving: Set Up for Success

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Begin your wonderful weaving journey! Produce a textile such as a scarf, towel, or cloth for use in a mixed-media piece as you discover weaving for the first time. Experience the whole process from start to finish, including learning new terminology, understanding the process, and brushing up on your weaving math. Some physical flexibility and good eyesight (or vision aids) are needed.

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Jun
7
10:00 AM10:00

Introduction to Modern Frame Weaving with Jenny Walton

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Join Jenny Walton, the hands behind Great Blue Fiber in Queenstown, in this 2-session class to create a contemporary wall hanging to add texture and color to your space.  Participants will create a 10"x18" weaving in this beginner level class, in which you will learn to warp a frame loom, use a variety of different stitches to create texture and depth, and how to hang your finished piece.  Course fee $100; plus a material fee of $15.00 due the instructor the day of class. Bring sack lunch; refrigerator available. Registration required.

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Jun
6
11:00 AM11:00

Beyond Beginners Basket Weaving with Heidi Wetzel

Weavers with some basket weaving in their background will delight in making a small (6”-8”) round basket with Heidi Wetzel. All materials and tools provided - just bring a sack lunch for sustenance (refrigerator available). Registration required.

$80.00
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May
24
11:00 AM11:00

Basket Weaving with Heidi Wetzel

Heidi Wetzel makes learning basket weaving a breeze! Providing all materials and tools, Heidi will show you how to make a glass-lined basket. Bring sack lunch; refrigerator available. Registration required.

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Apr
25
10:00 AM10:00

Introduction to Modern Frame Weaving with Jenny Walton

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Join Jenny Walton, the hands behind Great Blue Fiber in Queenstown, in this 2-session class to create a contemporary wall hanging to add texture and color to your space.  Participants will create a 10"x18" weaving in this beginner level class, in which you will learn to warp a frame loom, use a variety of different stitches to create texture and depth, and how to hang your finished piece.  Course fee $100; plus a material fee of $15.00 due the instructor the day of class. Bring sack lunch; refrigerator available. Registration required.

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Apr
19
1:00 PM13:00

Beginners Basket Weaving with Heidi Wetzel

Join Heidi Wetzel in this 3-hour workshop to learn the basics of basket weaving while making your own small vessel (pencil holder). Heidi provides all materials and equipment - you just bring your enthusiasm for learning! Registration required.

$45.00
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Tiny Tapestry
Mar
22
9:00 AM09:00

Tiny Tapestry

Explore the essential concepts to tapestry weaving while creating a one-of-a-kind sampler.  In this relaxed-atmosphere workshop, participants weave on pre-dressed looms, and no weaving experience is necessary to learn to weave basic tapestry techniques, including color blending and hachure techniques.  All inclusive fee of $55.00 per participant covers equipment, accessories and fibers. All levels of weaving experience welcome.  Registration required.  Bring snack/sack lunch.  

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Curious Creations
Mar
16
9:00 AM09:00

Curious Creations

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Explore color and texture as fibers go over and under with hand-weaving on a ready-to-weave loom. In this relaxed-atmosphere introduction to looms and weaving, participants weave on pre-dressed looms, using a plethora of colorful and textural fibers in the making a one-of-a-kind, handwoven textile - perhaps a wallhanging in an hour, a table runner in a few hours, or a custom-length scarf with a day’s effort.  All weavers welcome; recommended for ages 7 and up.  Available Friday through Monday, 11:00 - 5:00 by the hour or by the day. Groups up to six welcome. Registration required.

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Tiny Tapestry
Mar
7
9:00 AM09:00

Tiny Tapestry

Explore the essential concepts to tapestry weaving while creating a one-of-a-kind sampler.  In this relaxed-atmosphere workshop, participants weave on pre-dressed looms, and no weaving experience is necessary to learn to weave basic tapestry techniques, including color blending and hachure techniques.  All inclusive fee of $55.00 per participant covers equipment, accessories and fibers. All levels of weaving experience welcome.  Registration required.  Bring snack/sack lunch.  

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SOLD OUT Beginning Tapestry @ John C. Campbell Folk School
Feb
23
to Feb 29

SOLD OUT Beginning Tapestry @ John C. Campbell Folk School

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Join Michelle at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC during their Arts & Crafts Week. No weaving experience is needed to learn the essential techniques of tapestry weaving. Experience the entire process of preparing a tapestry loom for weaving, including learning basic weaving terminology.

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Curious Creations
Feb
17
9:00 AM09:00

Curious Creations

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Explore color and texture as fibers go over and under with hand-weaving on a ready-to-weave loom. In this relaxed-atmosphere introduction to looms and weaving, participants weave on pre-dressed looms, using a plethora of colorful and textural fibers in the making a one-of-a-kind, handwoven textile - perhaps a wallhanging in an hour, a table runner in a few hours, or a custom-length scarf with a day’s effort.  All weavers welcome; recommended for ages 7 and up.  Available Friday through Monday, 11:00 - 5:00 by the hour or by the day. Groups up to six welcome. Registration required.

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Curious Creations
Jan
31
9:00 AM09:00

Curious Creations

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Explore color and texture as fibers go over and under with hand-weaving on a ready-to-weave loom. In this relaxed-atmosphere introduction to looms and weaving, participants weave on pre-dressed looms, using a plethora of colorful and textural fibers in the making a one-of-a-kind, handwoven textile - perhaps a wallhanging in an hour, a table runner in a few hours, or a custom-length scarf with a day’s effort.  All weavers welcome; recommended for ages 7 and up.  Available Friday through Monday, 11:00 - 5:00 by the hour or by the day. Groups up to six welcome. Registration required.

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Curious Creations
Jan
13
9:00 AM09:00

Curious Creations

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Explore color and texture as fibers go over and under with hand-weaving on a ready-to-weave loom. In this relaxed-atmosphere introduction to looms and weaving, participants weave on pre-dressed looms, using a plethora of colorful and textural fibers in the making a one-of-a-kind, handwoven textile - perhaps a wallhanging in an hour, a table runner in a few hours, or a custom-length scarf with a day’s effort.  All weavers welcome; recommended for ages 7 and up.  Available Friday through Monday, 11:00 - 5:00 by the hour or by the day. Groups up to six welcome. Registration required.

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Jan
12
12:00 PM12:00

Introduction to Modern Frame Weaving with Jenny Walton

  • Michelle Follett's Textile Teachings (map)
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Join Jenny Walton, the hands behind Great Blue Fiber in Queenstown, in this 2-session class to create a contemporary wall hanging to add texture and color to your space.  Participants will create a 10"x18" weaving in this beginner level class, in which you will learn to warp a frame loom, use a variety of different stitches to create texture and depth, and how to hang your finished piece.  Course fee $100; plus a material fee of $15.00 due the instructor the day of class. Class held two consecutive Sundays starting January 12, 2020 (01/12/2020 and 01/19/2020). Registration required.

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Curious Creations
Jan
11
9:00 AM09:00

Curious Creations

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Explore color and texture as fibers go over and under with hand-weaving on a ready-to-weave loom. In this relaxed-atmosphere introduction to looms and weaving, participants weave on pre-dressed looms, using a plethora of colorful and textural fibers in the making a one-of-a-kind, handwoven textile - perhaps a wallhanging in an hour, a table runner in a few hours, or a custom-length scarf with a day’s effort.  All weavers welcome; recommended for ages 7 and up.  Available Friday through Monday, 11:00 - 5:00 by the hour or by the day. Groups up to six welcome. Registration required.

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Introduction to Weaving, 12/29/2019 Start Date
Dec
29
9:00 AM09:00

Introduction to Weaving, 12/29/2019 Start Date

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No weaving experience is needed to learn the essential techniques of weaving. During this class with Michelle Follett, you will experience the entire process of weaving on a multi-shaft floor, starting with learning basic weaving terminology. Following an introduction discussion to color and balance, you will then design your textile - learning to calculate your fiber needs in the process - and then be guided through dressing and weaving on a floor loom. Beyond-beginners wanting a skill refresher will benefit, too. Students begin by attending an all-day class, and then continue learning during studio time, committing at least two hours each week for up to 7 additional weeks, to accommodate busy schedules and varying learning styles. All inclusive fee of $175.00 per participant covers equipment, accessories and fibers, and a maximum of 6 participants enables an instructor-attentive experience for new learners. Registration required.

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Introduction to Weaving, 12/28/2019 Start Date
Dec
28
9:00 AM09:00

Introduction to Weaving, 12/28/2019 Start Date

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No weaving experience is needed to learn the essential techniques of weaving. During this class with Michelle Follett, you will experience the entire process of weaving on a multi-shaft floor, starting with learning basic weaving terminology. Following an introduction discussion to color and balance, you will then design your textile - learning to calculate your fiber needs in the process - and then be guided through dressing and weaving on a floor loom. Beyond-beginners wanting a skill refresher will benefit, too. Students begin by attending an all-day class, and then continue learning during studio time, committing at least two hours each week for up to 7 additional weeks, to accommodate busy schedules and varying learning styles. All inclusive fee of $175.00 per participant covers equipment, accessories and fibers, and a maximum of 6 participants enables an instructor-attentive experience for new learners. Registration required.

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Introduction to Tapestry Weaving, 12/22/2019 Start Date
Dec
22
9:00 AM09:00

Introduction to Tapestry Weaving, 12/22/2019 Start Date

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No weaving experience is needed to learn the essential techniques of tapestry weaving. During this class with Michelle Follett, you will experience the entire process of weaving a tapestry, including learning basic weaving terminology. After learning to dress a tapestry loom, you’ll then explore weaving basic shapes and angles, and discover the role a cartoon plays in weaving curves. Beyond-beginners wanting a skill refresher will benefit, too. Students begin by attending an all-day class, and then continue learning during studio time, committing at least two hours each week for up to 7 additional weeks, to accommodate busy schedules and varying learning styles. All inclusive fee of $175.00 per participant covers equipment, accessories and fibers, and a maximum of 6 participants enables an instructor-attentive experience for new learners. Registration required.

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Introduction to Weaving, 12/21/2019 Start Date
Dec
21
9:00 AM09:00

Introduction to Weaving, 12/21/2019 Start Date

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No weaving experience is needed to learn the essential techniques of weaving. During this class with Michelle Follett, you will experience the entire process of weaving on a multi-shaft floor, starting with learning basic weaving terminology. Following an introduction discussion to color and balance, you will then design your textile - learning to calculate your fiber needs in the process - and then be guided through dressing and weaving on a floor loom. Beyond-beginners wanting a skill refresher will benefit, too. Students begin by attending an all-day class, and then continue learning during studio time, committing at least two hours each week for up to 7 additional weeks, to accommodate busy schedules and varying learning styles. All inclusive fee of $175.00 per participant covers equipment, accessories and fibers, and a maximum of 6 participants enables an instructor-attentive experience for new learners. Registration required.

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Introduction to Weaving, 12/15/2019 Start Date
Dec
15
9:00 AM09:00

Introduction to Weaving, 12/15/2019 Start Date

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No weaving experience is needed to learn the essential techniques of weaving. During this class with Michelle Follett, you will experience the entire process of weaving on a multi-shaft floor, starting with learning basic weaving terminology. Following an introduction discussion to color and balance, you will then design your textile - learning to calculate your fiber needs in the process - and then be guided through dressing and weaving on a floor loom. Beyond-beginners wanting a skill refresher will benefit, too. Students begin by attending an all-day class, and then continue learning during studio time, committing at least two hours each week for up to 7 additional weeks, to accommodate busy schedules and varying learning styles. All inclusive fee of $175.00 per participant covers equipment, accessories and fibers, and a maximum of 6 participants enables an instructor-attentive experience for new learners. Registration required.

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Dec
14
9:00 AM09:00

Impromptu Color & Texture, Over & Under

Impromptu Color & Texture workshop on Saturday, 12/14, from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Explore color and texture as fibers go over and under. In this relaxed-atmosphere workshop, participants weave on pre-dressed floor looms, using a plethora of colorful and textural fibers in the making a one-of-a-kind, handwoven textile. All inclusive fee of $55.00 per participant covers equipment, accessories and fibers, and a maximum of 6 participants enables an instructor-attentive experience for new learners. All weavers welcome. Registration required. Bring snack/sack lunch.

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Dec
8
10:00 AM10:00

Introduction to Tapestry Weaving - 4 Sundays

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No weaving experience is needed to learn the essential techniques of tapestry weaving. During this 4-session class with Michelle Follett, you will experience the entire process of weaving a tapestry, including learning basic weaving terminology. After learning to dress a tapestry loom, you’ll then explore weaving basic shapes and angles, and discover the role a cartoon plays in weaving curves. Beyond-beginners wanting a skill refresher will benefit, too. All inclusive fee of $175.00 per participant covers equipment, accessories and fibers, and a maximum of 6 participants enables an instructor-attentive experience for new learners. Registration required. Bring snack/sack lunch each week. Class held four consecutive Sundays starting December 8, 2019 (12/8, 12/15, 12/22 and 12/29).

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Nov
22
10:30 AM10:30

How to Dress a Loom Demonstration

This continuing education course is designed to give the viewer an opportunity to see the process of dressing a loom.  In a presentation format similar to a television cooking show, the audience will experience all of the steps the weaver completes to prepare the loom for weaving.  From design decisions to warp-and-weft calculations, then on to measuring, beaming on, and tensioning; everything is covered for the curious to experience.  Time allowed for audience questions.

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Nov
20
9:00 AM09:00

Supplemental Warp on Two Shafts

This continuing education course is designed to continue to expose the learner to plain-weave weaving.  The learner will use a ready-to-weave floor loom in learning the supplemental warp technique to make a one-of-a-kind scarf, having a unique striped effect.  The course requires past weaving experience or the Let’s Weave! Colorful Plain Weave course.

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Nov
16
1:00 PM13:00

Tiny Tapestry

This continuing education course is designed to introduce the learner to tapestry weaving.  The learner will use a ready-to-weave tapestry loom in learning essential concepts to tapestry weaving while making a one-of-a-kind piece.  The course will cover basic weaving terminology and concepts, and is designed for the beginner.

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