Weaving bands is fun. And weaving them on a shaft loom is even more fun! Suddenly there are few limits on width and band length. In this workshop translate inkle loom patterns into 4-shaft patterns giving you even more pattern options. Design and weave warp Krokbragdt patterns and convert simple card/tablet patterns into 4-shaft weaves. Discussions and demos include threading and beaming closely-sett yarns and choosing effective colors.
Instructor: Nancy Crampton
Length: 3 Days
Materials Fee: $5 for handouts and graph paper
Skill Level: Intermediate; must be able to warp a loom independently. There is no preparation required prior to the workshop.
Equipment & Supplies to Bring:
- 4-shaft floor or table loom; not suitable for rigid heddle looms
- 3/2 and 5/2 perle cotton in various colors (the more the better), perhaps an ounce of each color, for a total of about a pound
- Colored pencils (preferably erasable, such as Crayola)
