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Western North Carolina Fibers/Handweavers Guild

Workshops

    • 5 Apr 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 6 Apr 2025
    • 4:00 PM
    • Where: Interpretive Center, Historic Johnson Farm
    • 3
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    Crackle, Not Crackle?

    2-day workshop with Pat Brown

     Using just a four shaft loom with a four color warp you will learn to create multiple different but related designs.  I will show how to adapt an existing draft to this technique and we will create a new draft to show how simple it can be.  I will work with each student individually so all can learn how to create a four color warp.

    About: Pat Brown is a member of WNCFHG who has been experimenting with crackle and color for several years and now  wants to share jer techniques with others.

    Presenter will provide: 

    -   3 yard pre-wound warp in 10/2 unmercerized cotton and threading instructions

    -   a wide color selection of weft yarns

    -   a booklet of all drafts used in the class

    -   electric bobbin winder for class use

    -   warping mill for class use

    -   warping board for class use

    Participants will provide: 

    - $35 materials fee paid directly to presenter

    -  Four (or more) shaft loom fully dressed with instructor provided warp and warping instructions, ready to weave

    -  One shuttle and appropriate bobbins if needed

    -  standard tools you like when weaving,  i.e.  scissors, weights for broken ends, tape measure, needles, pins, note pad, post it notes,  whatever you like to have handy

    Participants may want:

    - a second shuttle for the more adventurous treadlings

    Cancellation policy   Refunds can be processed for cancellations until March 15
    • 17 May 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 18 May 2025
    • 4:00 PM
    • Where: Interpretive Center, Historic Johnson Farm
    • 18
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    Modular Mitered Knitting

    2-day workshop with Melissa Weaver Dunning

     Please do not wear scented products to class.

    Title: Modular Knitting

    Description: Knitting bumped into geometry one day and they have been making beautiful things together ever since! Knit squares, triangles, and other interesting shapes and learn how to put them together with very exciting results. Start with a simple bag, and the possibilities are unlimited from there. Not your grandmother’s knitting!

    Adventurous knitters of any level are welcome.

    This 2 day class will include mitered squares, triangles, hexagons, log cabin, entrelac, continuous design, I-cord variations, finishing. Students should bring smooth DK and worsted weight yarns in any color, an assortment of knitting needles (straight, dps, circs) in US size 6-8. It is best to pool yarns to give every student lots of color options, scraps and partial balls are fine; natural fibers preferred.

    Cancellation policy   Refunds can be processed for cancellations until May 1.

Past events

1 Nov 2024 Crimp and Create
22 Jun 2024 Mastering Mosaic Knitting
8 Mar 2024 Sashiko-ori Workshop
8 Jul 2023 Photographing Your Work
23 Sep 2022 Extreme Warp Makeover
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