Classes and Workshops 2014-2015
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The following is a list of classes that were offered by the guild during the 2014-2015 guild year.
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Weaving 101
Sunday, October 12, 2014, 1-5 pm Taught by Mary Kircher and Leslie Killeen Carrboro ArtsCenter Fee: $50, register through Carrboro ArtsCenter During this class you will get an overview of weaving by walking through all the steps of weaving from yarn calculations to weaving a small sampler. Find out if weaving is your thing in this afternoon long workshop. Sunday, Oct. 12 at the Carrboro ArtsCenter. Contact the Carrboro ArtsCenter to enroll. Mary Kircher's website --> www.woventranslations.com Leslie Killen's website --> www.warpandbytedesigns.com |
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Fall 2014: 6th Annual Warp Painting & Dye Workshop
Saturday, October 25, 2014, 9am – 4pm Add unique color to your weaving projects with warp painting. Blend and overlap colors to create your one of a kind palette on scarves, linens or yardage. Learn to use fiber reactive dyes. Experiment with color. Instructor: Mary Kircher (www.woventranslations.com) Place: New Hope Camp and Conference Center, Fleming Lodge Workshop cost: $35 Materials Fee: $15 |
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This one-day workshop will include a brief discussion of color theory, dye safety and color mixing, considerations for dyeing scarves or other projects, and finally warp painting. Bring two prepared warps (cotton, linen, tencel, bamboo, or silk) and willingness to experiment. Details about preparing warps will be provided after registration.
Beginners and Intermediate students are welcome. Intermediate students who have attended a previous dye workshop will be allowed to skip the lecture portion of the workshop and begin dyeing their warps earlier.
** All participants should plan to attend the September Guild Meeting to learn how to prepare the warps for this workshop.
Class Details: Full instructions are provided once you register & pay.
Other: Bring your own lunch.
Beginners and Intermediate students are welcome. Intermediate students who have attended a previous dye workshop will be allowed to skip the lecture portion of the workshop and begin dyeing their warps earlier.
** All participants should plan to attend the September Guild Meeting to learn how to prepare the warps for this workshop.
Class Details: Full instructions are provided once you register & pay.
Other: Bring your own lunch.
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Beginning Weaving / Refresher Weaving Class
6 Saturdays, January 3 - February 7, 2015, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Instructor: Mary Kircher --> website: www.woventranslations.com , 919-427-4680 (mobile), email at mkircher@nc.rr.com Location: Ruth Ann Ross home studio, 216 Oval Park Place, Chapel Hill, NC Cost: $180 for members, $200 for non-members Maximum 6 students |
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Objective: Learn weaving terminology, plan a weaving project, prepare a warp, warp the loom, weave and finish a project using basic techniques. The weaving project for this class will be mug rugs, placemats or a table runner.
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Spring Workshop: Garment Construction and Finishing Techniques for Handweavers and Other Fiber Artists by Daryl Lancaster
Sat & Sun, March 28 & 29, 2015 Place: Location change: Triangle Fiber Arts Center at 3717 Murphy School Rd, Durham, NC 27705 Workshop cost: $150 tuition + $20 materials fee The 2015 Spring Workshop features fiber artist and handweaver Daryl Lancaster and is a 2-day event. A crash course in garment construction, embellishment, piecing, fit, finishing, and all around fun! For weavers or anyone interested in learning to construct great looking and great fitting garments. Learn to be creative with your seam finishes, buttonholes, closures, linings, and embellishment. This is a terrific class for those wanting to learn to sew clothing from their hand-woven or other special fabric, as well as for those more experienced wanting polished and professional results. Bring a sewing machine and try many of the techniques. Daryl has over 45 years of experience sewing handwoven garments and is a frequent contributor to "HANDWOVEN" Magazine. She lectures and conducts workshops for guilds and conferences throughout the United States. This is a rare opportunity for guild members to learn about garment construction and |
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Beginning Weaving / Refresher Weaving Class
6 Saturdays, April 4 - May 9, 2015, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Instructor: Mary Kircher --> website: www.woventranslations.com , 919-427-4680 (mobile), email at mkircher@nc.rr.com Location: Our new Triangle Fiber Arts Center 3717 Murphy School Road Durham, NC 27705 Cost: $180 for members, $200 for non-members Maximum 6 students |
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Objective: Learn weaving terminology, plan a weaving project, prepare a warp, warp the loom, weave and finish a project using basic techniques. The weaving project for this class will be mug rugs, placemats or a table runner.
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Tapestry Class with Anita Wolfenden
3 Sessions:
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC) 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Workshop Cost: $75 Availability: This class is open to TWG members only |
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We are excited to announce a daytime tapestry class with Anita Wolfenden to be held at our Triangle Fiber Arts Center at Murphy School. The class will be three Wednesdays, starting mid to late April, going into May, spaced several weeks apart to allow plenty of time to weave and to accommodate Anita’s schedule. In between classes Anita will be available via e-mail to answer questions.
Though this is a beginner’s tapestry class, it is for members that are comfortable weaving and comfortable with weaving terminology, so the time can be spent specifically in tapestry techniques. In other words for advanced beginners and beyond. Maximum number of students is eight.
Material & Equipment; Students can use portable frame looms that Anita has donated, or their own portable looms. Students may want to work on a frame loom in class and then work on a floor loom on a bigger piece at home. Anita has also donated a large selection of materials which will be available for use during the class.
Class size is limited to 8 students. Since we anticipate a lot of interest, if there are more than eight, we will have a lottery.
Though this is a beginner’s tapestry class, it is for members that are comfortable weaving and comfortable with weaving terminology, so the time can be spent specifically in tapestry techniques. In other words for advanced beginners and beyond. Maximum number of students is eight.
Material & Equipment; Students can use portable frame looms that Anita has donated, or their own portable looms. Students may want to work on a frame loom in class and then work on a floor loom on a bigger piece at home. Anita has also donated a large selection of materials which will be available for use during the class.
Class size is limited to 8 students. Since we anticipate a lot of interest, if there are more than eight, we will have a lottery.