Three-Colour Houndstooth Weaving Full Day Workshop

Class Name: Three-Colour Houndstooth Weaving Full Day Workshop

Class Date: Several dates are available so Please select the date when booking Thank you!

Class Time: 10am to 5.30pm

Class Description:

This is a full day (6 hour) workshop with a 1.5hr lunch break in the middle of the day. Use of equipment & supplies included. You will work on your own soft woven cloth that you can take home - depending on your preferences and finished length this cloth could be used for a cowl as in the photo, or a bag, pouch, book or ipad cover, bookmarks, coasters, or a wall hanging. Skills covered will include:

• General weaving terminology
• Weaving Plainweave (Tabby)
• Neat Selvedges & avoiding draw-in or loops at edges
• Posture & tips for avoiding strain 
• Using more than one colour/shuttle & adding new colours 
• Houndstooth pattern (2 shaft)
• Advancing the warp & getting the right tension
• Tips for fixing or re-working ‘mistakes’.
• Direct Warping (for a rigid heddle loom)

We will be using 100% wool yarns, if you are unable to use wool please contact us to discuss alternative options.

Cancelation policy for this workshop:

Price includes a deposit of $50.00. Deposit is not refundable within 48 hours of the start of class as your loom will already be warped. If you are unwell or otherwise unable to attend please contact us to arrange for your deposit to be carried over to another person or workshop.

Other Important Class Information:

Minimum class size of 4 persons applies, in the event that the minimum is not reached the class will not run and we will contact you to either refund the deposit or carry it over to another suitable booking. 

For more information on weaving workshops by this local Artist, please visit their website  Happywattle Handweaving, 

PLEASE READ the extra information, including care instructions and shipping information, in the Terms & Conditions as well as the extra information on the Workshop & Events page.