Like anything magical, 3/1, 1/3 twill block structure appears more complex and mysterious than it is. It alternates warp and weft dominant twill sections in the threading and treadling. While you weave a turned twill gamp (sampler) on 8 shafts you will experience the infinite variety of effects created when you experiment with the “what ifs.” What if I add color changes in the weft, weave that block longer, reverse the twill angle, rearrange the tie-up, change the treadling order, or add texture…..? Your finished gamp will provide unending inspiration for future projects. Come and be inspired by the magic!
Instructor: Heather Winslow
Length: 3 Days
Materials Fee: $10 for binder of handouts and miscellaneous supplies
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner (have woven on 8 shafts and able to dress a loom independently), to advanced
Equipment & Supplies to Bring:
- 8 shaft loom pre-warped with 8/2 cotton at sett 24 epi; instructor will provide warping instructions in advance
- Weft of 8/2 cotton and small amounts of other wefts for special effects
- Shuttle, bobbins, bobbin winder if you have one.
- Scissors and tape measure
- Hang tags to label samples
- Normal weaving supplies – T-pins, weights for broken threads, sticky notes or magnetic board to keep track of treadling, masking tape, etc.
- Note-taking supplies
