Classes & Workshops
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The Triangle Weavers Guild strives to always engage its members in educational opportunities. Members can participate in variety of classes and workshops where they focus on their craft in a creative learning and fun-filled environment. Participants learn new techniques, master new skills or just enjoy being inspired and sharing information with other experienced and talented artisan weavers or textile artists.
Classes are taught by our talented guild members. These classes include beginning and specialty weaving classes, and classes in dyeing and other fiber arts, . Opportunities for individual instruction are listed on the Teachers page. |
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Workshops are usually offered in a multi-day format and are taught by nationally recognized instructors. Some of the fiber artists who have held workshops for the Triangle Weavers Guild in past years include:
- 2021 Rosalie Neilson - Color & Design in Huck Lace Towels - online
- 2021 Deb Essen - Color in Weaving - online
- 2018 Tom Knisely - Boundweave and Color & Weave Workshops
- 2017 Elisabeth Hill - Discovering Deflected Doubleweave
- 2016 Sara Lamb - Spin to Weave
Covid Safety Precautions
All in-person classes and workshops currently require being fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The registration form for each event describes how to share your vaccination status with us if you have not already done so. For full details on the TWG Covid policy,, click here
All in-person classes and workshops currently require being fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The registration form for each event describes how to share your vaccination status with us if you have not already done so. For full details on the TWG Covid policy,, click here
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Note: In-person classes through the end of October have been cancelled due to the pandemic, but we hope to reschedule them later. We are also exploring online alternatives to in-person classes.
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Illoominations:
Don't forget we have some great Illoomination (practically free mini-classes) for guild members. Check them out on the Illoominations page. |
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Mixing Colors and Fibers with Deflected Doubleweave
ONLINE Workshop with Natalie Drummond 2 sessions: August or September When: 13 Hours of Online Lecture
August Session:
September Session:
Instructor: Natalie Drummond
Where: Online! Cost: $130 members, $170 non-members Registration deadline: July 21, 2021 (August Session) August 12, 2021 (September Session) Maximum class size: 10 students Like traditional double weave, this weave structure is woven in two layers. However, there are sections where the two layers are combined, or interlaced. In the sections with separate layers, there are both warp and weft floats, allowing the threads to slide and bend (i.e., deflect), when the fabric is off the loom and wet-finished. The deflections can produce waves and circles, leading to endless design possibilities! In this Deflected Double Weave workshop, you will weave samples to explore the use of different fibers and setts, including selvedge and finishing techniques used in deflected double Weave. Afterwards you will be able to use what you have learned to weave a scarf, if you choose, with the remainder of your warp. On day 1, Weave deflected double weave samples on your pre-warped 8-shaft loom using various fibers and setts. Explore selvedge methods “where the shuttle meets the shed” for beautiful finishing. Discuss various finishing methods with and without agitation. Cut samples off loom and hand wash samples prior to Day 2 On Day 2, we will discuss and compare hand washed samples-movement/deflection v. differential shrinkage. Explore a simple treadle OR tie-up change to weave your own scarf with the remainder of your warp(or sample). |
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Drafts with Material List provided via e-mail (2 drafts)
Pre-Workshop Zoom Question and Answer - one month prior, but after receiving drafts To learn more about Natalie Drummond and to view more of her work, visit her website: https://www.nataliewoven.com/about Pre-requisites for Participants:
This workshop is now closed. |
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Weave a Scarf: A Next Step Class
ONLINE Class with Pattie Lamb When: 8 Hours of Online Lecture
Instructor: Pattie Lamb
Where: Online via Zoom! Cost: $100 members, $140 non-members Registration deadline: August 23, 2021 Cancellation deadline: August 20, 2021 Maximum class size: 8 students In this class you will have the opportunity to weave a scarf and some samples in either a 4-harness mixed twill or an 8-harness turned twill pattern. This will be a good refresher for planning your project, measuring your warp, and setting up your loom independently with “virtual” support as needed from the instructor. During class we will cover different treadling methods, tips for becoming friends with your loom, managing selvedges, weaving, finishing your projects, and more. Prior to class, students will receive handouts with drafts so they have a chance to look them over. Handouts will include sources for shopping for their yarn. Questions? Email Pattie at lambweaves@yahoo.com |
Examples of 2 scarves woven on 8 harnesses with 4 colors in the warp
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Prerequisites for participants: Must be able to warp your loom independently
Additional requirements:
To register online (Members only) click here Online registration for non-members opens at noon on Friday, August 6, 2021 |
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Finnish Style Runner/Cotton Rug Techniques:
A Workshop with Wynne Mattila Now taking a wait list When: Friday-Sunday, October 29, 30 & 31, 9 am - 4 pm each day Instructor: Wynne Mattila Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC) 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Cost: $370 for members, $410 for non-members This includes the $20 materials fee for the handout that will be emailed to you. Maximum class size: 10 students Participants will weave a table runner 15 inches wide by 40 inches long, using the alternating 3-shuttle technique. You will use cotton fabric weft and Finnish 15-ply seine twine warp. Color, design, and craftsmanship will be emphasized. Techniques specific to rug weaving will be taught in this workshop. Topics include lashing on, cutting fabric in one continuous strip, tension, using a temple, floating selvedges, end finishes and more. Floor looms will be warped in plain weave and sett at 5 epi in a 10 dent reed. Pre-requisites for Participants: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate. Ability to wind a warp, read a draft and warp a floor loom.
Wynne Mattila wove her first rug in 1985 at the Weavers Guild of Minnesota and before it was finished, she knew she was a rug weaver for life. Wynne’s goal is always to use color to its full potential to create a beautiful rug. Wynne has been teaching rug weaving for 20 years, focusing on good rug weaving techniques and the creative use of color. Wynne is writing a book, “Warming the Room with Color—Weaving Finnish-Style Cotton Rugs,” in which she shares her passion for rugs and describes her artistic and weaving processes. This was originally scheduled for March, 2020 and had to be cancelled due to the pandemic. The spaces were promised to those who previously registered. We are now taking only a waitlist. To sign up for the wait list, click here |
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