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Classes and Workshops 2018-2019

The following is a list of classes that were offered by the guild during the 2018-2019 guild year.

Open Studio Dyeing with Natural Dyes 
Saturday, June 9, 2018, 9 am – 1 pm


Instructor:  Paula Baumann
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
               3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
Cost:  $40  for members, $60 for non-members
​           plus a $10 materials fee for dye materials & equipment for dyeing
Maximum class size: 12
Registration deadline:  May 26, 2018
 
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Fustic Dyed Yarn
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Logwood Shibori Silk Scarf
Natural dyes give soft dark colors on silk and wool and lighter shades on vegetable based fibers.   The open studio with natural dyes allows you to come in and dye warps, wefts, woven Shibori, traditional Shibori, yarn or fabric.  This is an opportunity to receive guidance for dyeing with cochineal (fuchsia & orange), fustic (golden yellow), logwood (purple), cutch (browns), madder (reds), and turmeric (orange yellow).  Lichen and walnut dyes will also be available for use.  Heated simmering vats of natural dyes for wool, silk, cotton and bamboo fiber will be provided.  (no felt please) 
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Student should bring:  Prepared warps, fabrics, and yarn that participants wish to dye (no felt please).  Bring an apron and wear old clothes including shoes​. Directions for pre-session prep will be sent to participants ahead of time. 

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Preparing Fabric for Rag Weaving 
Wednesday, June 13, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Instructor:Lynn Pownell
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
              3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
Cost:  $25 for members, $45 for non-members  
Maximum class size: 8
Registration deadline:  May 31, 2018

Class will prepare fabric strips to be used as weft for rag weaving.  Includes calculating fabric amounts, planning the design, and cutting and sewing fabric into strips.  

Materials to be provided by participants: Approximately 6 pounds of fabric.  This will make enough weft for about a 2' x 3' rug or 4 placemats. Fabric of one type is best. Cotton and wool are good choices.  An old sheet or curtain panel or similar yardage works well.  You can use scraps and even old clothes, but you'll want to be able to cut them into fairly long strips (at least 20 inches). Multiple colors/prints will give you more design possibilities. Please bring fabric scissors or a rotary cutter, along with a rotary-cutting mat and long ruler (at least 24 inches) if you have them.  A portable sewing machine is optional.

This class is now closed!
 
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Designing on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Saturday, June 16, 10 am – 4 pm


Instructor:  Dawn Hummer
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
              3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
Cost:  $60  for members, $80 for non-members
       
Maximum class size: 8
Registration deadline:  June 2, 2018
 
The rigid heddle loom is a wonderful canvas for creating colorful patterns and hand-manipulated designs!  This class will explore a progression of weft-faced designs throughout the day, including:  hemstitching, beading, stacking, inlay, carry inlay, interlocking weft, windows, Shaker weave twists, floats, tufts, knots, and Brooks bouquet.  Project ideas include a lovely sampler, wall hanging, table runner, strappy purse, or scarf. 
 
Pre-requisites for the class: Ability to warp loom independently, unless renting a pre-warped loom
 
Student should bring: Scissors, tapestry needle and your warped rigid heddle loom with plenty of weft yarn for your project.  Warp suggestion – solid color to allow weft design to show.  Cricket looms available for rent from instructor ($10 unwarped; $20 warped), by prior arrangement.   A sharing basket will be set up for “treasures” if you would like to contribute bits of special yarns for pops of color along the way.

This class is now closed!
 
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​Traditional Shibori Techniques
Saturday, June 23, 9 am -3 pm

Instructor: Kelli Crispin
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
              3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
Cost:  $60 for members, $80 for non-members  
​     plus $15 materialsl fee
Maximum class size: 8
Registration deadline:  June 9, 2018
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Introduction to a variety of traditional shibori techniques for creating resist patterns on fabric.  Techniques include binding, wrapping, itajime (folding and clamping), arashi (pole-wrapping), and stitching.  Participants will apply a variety of  techniques and dye the fabrics in an indigo vat.

The $15 materials fee covers fabrics and scarves for dyeing, indigo dye and use of the dye vat

Participant requirements: Participants may bring their own fabric and wearable items, made from plant fibers (cotton, linen, hemp, rayon), silk, or wool (finer weight, not bulky).  Blends of these fibers that contain a small amount of polyester will also work.  Participants may wish to bring their own rubber gloves.  Wear old clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting dye on.  Bring lunch.
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Now closed.

Spindle Spinning for Beginners
June 30, 2018 (Saturday), 10 am -1 pm 


Instructor: Jane Bynum
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
              3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
Cost:  $30 for members, $50 for non-members (includes $10 for roving),
          plus an optional $10 purchase of top whorl spindle, paid to instructor
Maximum class size: 6
Registration deadline:  June 29, 2018
 
Learn to use a drop spindle to spin your own wool yarn for knitting, crochet, or weaving. This simple hand tool of prehistoric origin is inexpensive, portable, and easy to use.  This introduction covers making singles and plied yarns, yarn handling skills, skein winding, and finishing the yarn for various uses.  

Participants should bring paper and pen for note taking.

This class is now closed.
 
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Saori-Inspired Designs on Your Loom
Wednesday, July 18, 10 am – 4 pm


Instructor:  Dawn Hummer
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
              3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
Cost:  $60  for members, $80 for non-members
       
Maximum class size: 8
Registration deadline:  July 9, 2018
 
Enjoy the creative spontaneity of Saori-style weaving on your loom.  This class will provide an overview of Saori history throughout the last half century and provide a very simple approach to free-form weaving with color and texture.  Techniques will include: looping, alternative selvages, interlocking weft, floats, inlay, knots, inserts, slits, and windows and characteristics of specific yarns.  Project ideas include a lovely sampler, wall hanging, table runner, strappy purse, or scarf.  
 
Pre-requisites for the class: Ability to warp loom independently, unless renting a pre-warped loom from the instructor
 
Student should bring: Warped rigid heddle table loom or floor loom* with plenty of weft yarn for your project; scissors; tapestry needle.   A sharing basket will be set up for bits and pieces of “treasures” if you would like to contribute interesting bits of special yarns for pops of color along the way.

*Limited number of  unwarped looms available at no charge from TW.  Pre-warped Saori and Cricket looms available for rent from the instructor ($20 Cricket; $25 Saori), by prior arrangement.   
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This class is now closed.
 
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Over and Under Part 1: Weaving Basics
 Friday- Sunday, July 20-22, 2018, 2 1/2 days
 Friday 3 pm - 7 pm, Saturday 9 am - 5 pm & Sunday 9 am - 5 pm


Instructor:  Leslie Fesperman
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
              3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
Cost:  $200  for members, $240 for non-members
            plus a materials fee of $20 paid to instructor
Maximum class size: 5
Registration deadline:  July 6, 2018
 
With the intention of functioning as an “on ramp” to the craft of weaving, this introductory course offers new students the opportunity to begin their study.  Through weaving a rayon scarf, this course offers an introduction to a 4-shaft loom.  Students will learn vital weaving skills, including reading a draft, planning projects, preparing the loom, and weaving.
 
Materials provided by teacher/TFAC:  Four harness loom and accessories (shuttles, bobbins, sley and reed hooks, etc.) and yarn for scarf ($20 materials fee paid to instructor)
 
Student should bring:  Notebook/sketchbook; pencils, pen, highlighter.

This class is now closed.
 
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Beginning Color
Beginning August 29, 2018
​Wednesdays, 1-3 pm
.  Dates may change slightly but tentative dates are:  August 29, 2018, September 5, September 12, September 19, October 3, October 17, October 24, November 7 
Note time change!    

Instructors: Ruth Ann Ross and Rose Warner
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
              3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
Cost:  $160 for members, $200 for non-members  
​     plus $10 materialsl fee
Maximum class size: 8
Registration deadline:  August 28, 2018

The class will meet at TFAC for 3 months from August 29 through November 7. The concentration will be on weaving with color, making decisions about color choices and experimenting with color.  There will be reading, extensive color study homework and 3 weaving assignments.

Participant Requirements:  Must be able to set up a loom and weave independently.  Required Materials: "Color Play", Second Edition by Joen Wolfrom (make sure it is the second edition), and a "3 –in-1 Color Tool" (the third edition) by Joen Wolfrom.
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This class is now closed. 

Make a Covered Journal Using Your Handwoven Fabric!
September 29 (Saturday), 10 am -3 pm
Note date change!

Instructor: Jackie Heller
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
              3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
Cost:  $50 for members, $70 for non-members (includes materials)
Maximum class size: 8
Registration deadline:  September 8, 2018

Students will create a hard-covered journal using their own handwoven fabric for the front and back covers.  They will cut and fold signatures for the interior sections and bind them using a traditional Coptic stitch.

Instructor will provide decorative papers, signature papers, waxed linen threads, curved upholstery needles, mod podge glue, book board for covers, weights for flattening the covers, and handouts.  She will also will bring a pre-warped Swedish Band Loom that students can use to create a bookmark for their journal, if time permits. 

Participants should bring handwoven fabric – at least 12 inches square; any special papers they want to include in the journal; sharp scissors; a paper cutter if thy already own one.  Note; 
the instructor would prefer handwoven fabric, but students may bring any type of fabric to cover the journal


This class is now closed!
 
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Get Your Warp On  - A Beginning Weaving Intensive Study
Saturdays and Sundays,  September 8-9, and 15-16, 9:30-2:30,                Sunday, September 23, 9:30-2:30 and Sunday, October 7, 1 -3 PM

Instructor: Marion Flint
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
            3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
Cost:  $240 member, $280 non-member,
          plus a $20 materials fee to cover syllabus, photo CD and yarn 
Registration Deadline: August 12, 2018
​Class size: 6 student limit
 
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The class is designed for:
  • the beginning weaver
  • the weaver who has had a beginning class but wants more practice dressing a loom     
  • the weaver who has not woven in quite a while and seeks a refresher on warping
  • the weaver who wants to learn back to front warping
The three projects are:
  1. A short sampler warp using 3/2 perle cotton for practicing good selvedges, good beat, plain weave and 4 shaft twill with braided hem finishing technique
  2. A small embellished felted bag or electronics pouch.  Very quick and easy, using bulky wool  yarn with a very open sett and beat. Felted finishing technique and  discussion of fiber qualities.
  3. Small cotton hand towel using multicolor warp and weft.  Participants will create their own color plan and twill/plain weave sequences and finish using a folded hem or hemstitching.

​4-Harness Floor looms and all materials will be provided.

Note:  
Although the sessions are planned to give time for completing the projects, students may need to come into TFAC drop-in sessions (Tuesday and Saturday afternoons) to weave between classes.

​This class is now closed.
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Warp Painting/Dye Day
Saturday October 13, 2018, 9:30 am - 5 pm
Instructor:  Mary Kircher
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
            3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
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Cost for each class:  
​          $45 for members, $65 for non-members

          plus $10 materials fee for dyeing materials,
           handouts, color exercise papers

​Level: This class is designed for all experience levels
Maximum class size: 8
Registration Deadline: September 28th
 
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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.  The 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 techniques.
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​Participant Requirements:  No dye experience is necessary, but you must be able to prepare a warp prior to class.  Bring two prepared warps 3 yards or shorter (cotton, linen, tencel, bamboo, or silk) and willingness to experiment.  Details about preparing warps will be provided before the workshop.  

This class is now closed.

​Traditional Shibori Techniques
Sunday, October 14, 9 am -3 pm

Instructor: Kelli Crispin
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
              3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
Cost:  $60 for members, $80 for non-members  
​             plus $15 materialsl fee
Maximum class size: 8
Registration deadline:  October 10, 2018
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Introduction to a variety of traditional shibori techniques for creating resist patterns on fabric.  Techniques include binding, wrapping, itajime (folding and clamping), arashi (pole-wrapping), and stitching.  Participants will apply a variety of  techniques and dye the fabrics in an indigo vat.

The $15 materials fee covers fabrics and scarves for dyeing, indigo dye and use of the dye vat

Participant requirements: Participants may bring their own fabric and wearable items, made from plant fibers (cotton, linen, hemp, rayon), silk, or wool (finer weight, not bulky).  Blends of these fibers that contain a small amount of polyester will also work.  Participants may wish to bring their own rubber gloves.  Wear old clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting dye on.  Bring lunch.
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This class is now closed.

FALL WORKSHOP with Karen Donde
Turned Beiderwand: One Threading, Multiple Structures

October 26 – 28, 2018 (Friday - Sunday), 9 am - 4 pm each day

Instructor: Karen Donde
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
              3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
Cost:  $250 for members, $290 for non-members 
          plus  $10 materials fee for a detailed handout
Maximum class size: 15

Registration deadline: October 12, 2018
 
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​Beiderwand is a compound weave with origin in 1800s in northern Germany/Denmark.  A kind of double weave, it is woven with two alternating wefts, one slightly thicker than the other.  The “main” warp forms pattern areas, and the “secondary” warp forms the ground (background) and ties pattern wefts in a plain weave pattern.  Turning a beiderwand draft creates clean pattern blocks,  better drape and faster, one-shuttle weaving than its traditional supplementary weft method. The resulting threading also adapts easily to weave other structures.  You will warp with a supplementary warp and weave samples, learning how to turn a draft and make do without a second warp beam.  

Prerequisites: Participants should be proficient with weaving basic structures.  
Materials to be provided by participants:  Pre-warped 6 or 8 shaft-loom (8 shafts preferred), yarn and other common weaving tools specified by instructor (sent to participants after registration). Yarns will be different weights of Tencel and cotton.  Note: A limited number of 8-harness table and floor looms will be available on loan by the guild.

Karen Donde is a nationally known instructor.  Visit her website at http://karendondehandwovens.com/section/357042.html

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Holiday Scarf – Saori Style
Wednesday, November 28, 10 am – 4 pm

Instructor:  Dawn Hummer
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
              3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
Cost:  $60  for members, $80 for non-members
       
Maximum class size: 8

 

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​Enjoy the ease and comfort of weaving Saori-style!  This “no rules” style of weaving allows for designing in the reed, meaning you will create without a plan and design as you go – freestyle!  Focus on color, texture, spontaneity and experimentation, resulting in a completely unique scarf. Techniques will include:  looping, alternative selvedges, interlocking weft, floats, inlay, knots, inserts, characteristics of specific yarns, and windows.
 
Pre-requisites for the class: Ability to warp a loom independently, unless renting a pre-warped loom from the instructor.
 
Student should bring: Please bring scissors, tapestry needle, and your warped loom* with plenty of weft yarn for your project.  This is your project, so sett and fiber are totally up to you.  We will focus on weft techniques.  Warp suggestion:  holiday colors such as red, black, green or gold.  No specific sett is required, but 8-15 epi works well, depending on your warp fiber (any fiber typed is fine)  No specific warp width or length, 7-10 inches is just a recommendation. 

A sharing basket will be provided for bits and pieces of “treasures” if you would like to contribute some interesting bits of special yarns for pops of color along the way

*Limited number of unwarped looms available from TW at no charge.  Pre-warped Saori and Cricket looms available for rent from instructor ($15 Cricket, $25 Saori).  Please reserve.

This class is now closed.

 Over and Under: A Weaver's Beginning
 Friday- Sunday, November 30 to December 2, 2018, 2 1/2 days
 Friday 3 pm - 7 pm, Saturday 9 am - 5 pm & Sunday 9 am - 5 pm


Instructor:  Leslie Fesperman
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
              3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
Cost:  $200  for members, $240 for non-members
            plus a materials fee of $25 paid to instructor
Maximum class size: 5
Registration deadline:  November 23, 2018
 


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With the intention of functioning as an “on ramp” to the craft of weaving, this introductory course will offer students the foundation to start their journey into the world of weaving.  This fast-paced weekend course will cover basic terminology, dressing the loom, reading a draft and planning a project.  This weekend will end with a rayon scarf the student has woven, starting with a cone of yarn and ending with a rayon scarf.
 
Prerequisites: No weaving experience necessary
Students should bring a notebook, pencil/pen, ear plugs if you need to work quietly.

TFAC/Teacher will provider 4-harness direct tie-up floor looms and reeds, yarn for scarf ($25 materials fee to be paid to the teacher)
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This class is now closed.

Beginning Weaving 101 
Saturday February 2, 2019, 9 am - 5 pm
(bring lunch)
plus 4 additional sessions, 9 am - 1 pm:
      Sunday, February 3, Saturday and Sunday February 9-10,
​      and Saturday February 16
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Instructor: Pattie Lamb
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
               3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
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Cost:  $240 member, $280 non-member,
          plus a $20 materials fee
Registration Deadline: January 15, 2019
​Class size: 6 student limit
​Materials: The guild will provide 4-
shaft looms with 5/2 cotton yarns
 
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This class is perfect for the student with little or no prior weaving experience.  We will be weaving a set of small cotton mats that can be used as mug mats or saved as samples in a notebook for future reference.  You will learn to plan your project, decipher a threading draft, measure and wind a warp, dress the loom from back to front, and weave a set of from 4 to 6 mats - each with a different treadling pattern of your choosing.

For the student who completes the first project quickly and is able to spend some independent time weaving during the TFAC drop in hours on Tuesday and Saturday afternoons, there may be an opportunity to put on a second warp with a different threading for a wall hanging sampler or more mats.  This would be a great way to reinforce what you learned during the first half of the class.

Participants should bring: pencil and paper and their favorite shuttle if they have one (not required).  Please bring a lunch for the first meeting date (Saturday, February 2nd).

This class is now full.

Wedge Weave Fundamentals with Connie Lippert
Friday to Sunday, March 1 – 3, 2019, 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor: Connie Lippert
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
              3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
Cost:  $275 for members, $315 for non-members 
            plus a materials fee of 
$5 for handout and materials for a small sample loom.
Maximum class size: 15
Registration deadline:  February 25, 2019
Experience Level : Adventuresome beginner through advanced. Novices with a warped
loom welcome.

In contrast to most weaves that are woven in a plane horizontal to the loom, wedge weave is woven on the diagonal. This results in a weft-faced weaving with many distinctive characteristics and exciting design potential.  Work on your own pre-warped loom to explore wedge weaving through hands-on experience, as well as with detailed handouts and images. Can be woven on a floor loom, table loom or tapestry loom.

Connie Lippert is a nationally known weaver, artist and instructor.  Visit her website at connielippertart.com
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Participants will provide:
  • Pre-warped floor, table or tapestry/frame loom.  See pdf (click here) for detailed warping instructions.
  • 6 – 1/8” dowels several inches longer than the width of warp (if using floor or table loom)
  • Heavy beating fork if working with 8/4 linen
  • Flat shuttles – 6 to 10” long
  • Scissors, including ones that can cut paper
  • Ruler, pencil, tapestry needles

The guild will have looms available to loan on a first come, first served basis while available.  Warp yarn is also available at no charge upon request.

This workshop is now closed.
 
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Introduction to Inkle Weaving
Saturday, March 9, 2019, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Instructor:  Barbara Koch
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
              3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
Cost:  $30  for members, $45 for non-members
       
Maximum class size: 7
Registration deadline: March 4, 2019
 
This class will introduce participants to the types of inkle looms and the bands which can be woven on them.   You will have an opportunity to explore patterns as presented in a variety of reference materials, including books available in the Guild library.  You will make string heddles to be used on the looms, put on a warp, and weave. 
 
Materials to be provided by participants: Please bring an inkle loom if you have one; looms will be provided for those who do not.  You also may want to bring a 5”-7” belt or stick shuttle if you have one, along with paper and pencil for taking notes.   Bring a snack or lunch if you like; hot drinks will be available.
 
TFAC will provide yarn for all participants.   TFAC also has stick shuttles and other supplies as needed for the class.
 
TFAC will be open for Drop-In for the afternoon so you can stay and weave if you wish.  Guild looms may be taken home for up to 2 weeks to finish your weaving.  Non-members who borrow a loom must provide a refundable deposit of $50 in cash or check payable to Triangle Weavers Guild due at the class; deposit will be returned upon return of loom.

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 Over and Under: Weaving Basics
 Friday - Sunday, March 29 - 31, 2019, 2 1/2 days
 Friday 3 pm - 7 pm, Saturday 9 am - 5 pm & Sunday 9 am - 5 pm


Instructor:  Leslie Fesperman
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
              3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
Cost:  $200  for members, $240 for non-members
          plus a materials fee of $25 paid to instructor
Maximum class size: 5
Registration deadline:  March 20, 2019
 
With the intention of functioning as an ‘on ramp’ to the craft of weaving, this introductory course offers new students the opportunity to begin their study.  Through weaving a rayon scarf, the beginning weaver will be introduced to the four-harness loom while learning vital weaving skills including reading a draft, planning projects, preparing the loom, and weaving.
 
Materials provided by teacher/TFAC:  Four harness loom and accessories (shuttles, bobbins, sley and reed hooks, etc.) and yarn for scarf ($25 materials fee paid to instructor)
 
Student should bring:  Notebook/sketchbook; pencils, pen, highlighter. Bring your lunch on Saturday and Sunday and snacks if you like; hot drinks will be available.

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Make a Felted Hat or Bag
Saturday, April 6, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Virginia Carson
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
              3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
Cost:  $30 for members, $45 for non-members  
​     plus $5 materials fee
Maximum class size: 6
Registration deadline:  March 23, 2019

This class will felt with a resist to create a hat or bag.   Thin shingles of wool fleece will be layered (for strength) and melded together through warm water and agitation.  The final layer can be adorned with other yarns, sparkly thin materials, thin fabric, or curly locks of fleece.  Class will use a plastic resist to create the interior space.  Once the fleece is firmly felted, the resist is removed, and the two layers are opened into the desired shape.  All will be revealed! 

The $5 materials fee covers wool and design materials. No experience needed. 

Participants should bring old towels, any fleece you want to use, and ideas, drawings, or pictures of felt hats that you want to produce.  Instructor will bring a selection of adornment materials but bring any special materials you wish to include.  
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Acadian Weaving of French Canada and Louisiana:
A Workshop with Melissa Dunning

Saturday & Sunday, April 27-28, 2019,  9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Instructor: Melissa Dunning
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
              3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
Cost:  $235 for members, $275 for non-members 
            plus a materials fee of 
$10 for handouts and some weft materials
Maximum class size: 18
Registration deadline:  April 15, 2019
Experience Level : Suitable for both beginner and advanced weavers 
 
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Beginning and advanced weavers alike will be amazed at the variations of pattern possible with just 2 harnesses and a few simple techniques.  Working on their own looms, participants will weave samples of weaving unique to early French Canada and Louisiana: couverture de mariage, a la planche, boutonne, cordonne - fabrics used for bed covers, curtains and pillow covers.  Suitable for rigid heddle, though some features may be limited. 

Melissa is a traditional hand-weaver and spinner with 36 years of experience working on antique equipment to produce 18th and 19th century style textiles. She began her traditional textile study with Scottish master weaver Norman Kennedy and carries on this rich tradition in her own teaching. Melissa is an avid tartan and linen weaver and a lover of wool who loves sharing her passion for weaving and spinning with students.  Check out her blog at http://melissaweaves.blogspot.com/
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Participants will provide:
  • Table or floor loom, 4H minimum, warped and ready to weave.  Rigid Heddle or 2H floor looms suitable but will not be able to weave all of the samples. 
  • Bring a temple if you have one - size for 10" weaving width.

The guild will have looms available to loan on a first come, first served basis while available.  

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Introduction to Inkle Weaving
Saturday, May 4, 2019, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Instructor:  Barbara Koch
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
              3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
Cost:  $30  for members, $45 for non-members
       
Maximum class size: 7
Registration deadline: April 30, 2019
 
This class will introduce participants to the types of inkle looms and the bands which can be woven on them.   You will have an opportunity to explore patterns as presented in a variety of reference materials, including books available in the Guild library.  You will make string heddles to be used on the looms, put on a warp, and weave. 
 
Materials to be provided by participants: Please bring an inkle loom if you have one; looms will be provided for those who do not.  You also may want to bring a 5”-7” belt or stick shuttle if you have one, along with paper and pencil for taking notes.   Bring a snack or lunch if you like; hot drinks will be available.
 
TFAC will provide yarn for all participants.   TFAC also has stick shuttles and other supplies as needed for the class.
 
TFAC will be open for Drop-In for the afternoon so you can stay and weave if you wish.  Guild looms may be taken home for up to 2 weeks to finish your weaving.  Non-members who borrow a loom must provide a refundable deposit of $50 in cash or check payable to Triangle Weavers Guild due at the class; deposit will be returned upon return of loom.

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How to Weave a Double Weave Jacket
 Saturday May 11, 2019    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Instructor:  Leslie Fesperman
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
              3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
Cost:  $80  for members, $100 for non-members
          plus a materials fee of $35 paid to instructor
Maximum class size: 10
Registration deadline:  April 26, 2019

 
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This class will go over the basics of double weave, including discussing the fundamentals of double weave, how to weave a tube, two layers, and double cloth, and the three elements required to weave a no-sew jacket on the four shaft loom.   Participants will weave samples of each before weaving a small sample jacket in class, preparing you to weave a full-size jacket on your own. 
 
You will need to have your loom warped and ready to weave, using yarn to be provided by the instructor in advance of the class.  The guild has looms available for participants to use if needed.   Guild looms will need to be warped at TFAC prior to class and remain on the premises at TFAC.   TFAC will be open on occasion during the week before the class to provide time for warping.   Please indicate if you need to use a guild loom on your registration form.
 
Pre-requisites: Participants must have a sound knowledge of how to weave independently on a 4-shaft loom and have a solid basic understanding of plain weave.  Experience in doing a hemstitch is helpful for this class.

Participants should bring notebook/sketchbook, pencils, pen, highlighter for taking notes.  Bring your lunch and a snack if you like; hot drinks will be available.
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