Intro to Rigid Heddle Weaving - Worcester Center for Crafts (4/12-14)

This 3-day course is designed to give students a thorough grounding in hand weaving on a rigid heddle loom. We will cover direct warping, foundational weaving skills such a plain weave and tapestry, and will complete an infinity scarf and a tapestry during this class. The student will learn to weave and make decisions which lead to successful weaving projects, and develop their own distinctive voice as a weaver. All looms and materials will be provided, and no experience is necessary. experience is necessary. Day 1-Weave a handwoven infinity scarf on a pre-warped rigid heddle loom using colors and textures of your choosing. No previous experience is required, and you will complete a wearable finished infinity scarf by the end of the day. Day 2-Warp and dress a rigid heddle loom through the direct warping method. We will cover the importance of making correct yarn choices, and type and composition…