Upcoming classes
COLOR ME CONFIDENT
A 3-hour seminar for textile artists
at Convergence© 2024
in Wichita, KS, July 11-17
Here’s a class for those who want to step beyond the colors used in commercial patterns and create their own colorways. Unlike painting, in textiles we are using color to create patterns. There's so much to consider. How bold or fine is your pattern? How many colors do you want to use? What color proportions work best? What type of yarn are you using?
Come with all your questions, and leave with a new confidence in creating and using your own color palatte.
NEW! CLASSES AT Local Cloth, Asheville NC
Intro to Rigid Heddle Weaving
Instructor: Sue Helmken
Date: to be announced shortly
Hours: 10am-4pm
Level: all levels
NOTE: Class limited to 8 people to allow for safe spacing.
The simple design of rigid heddle looms make them the perfect weaving loom for anyone wishing to learn the craft. They’re perfect for all skill levels and allow you to sample a wide variety of yarns and techniques. Rigid heddle looms are affordable, easy to set up, lightweight and portable. There are so many creative things you can do with a rigid heddle loom! The most common types of projects are scarves, placemats, dishtowels, or shawls. You can also weave fabric and then sew it with other fabrics to create garments or bags. If you have a stash of yarns from knitting or crocheting, those can all be used on these looms.
NEW! CLASSES AT Local Cloth, Asheville NC
Inkle Loom Weaving
- Instructor: Sue Helmken
- Date: TBA
- Hours: 10am-4pm
- Level: all levels
- NOTE: Class limited to 8 people to allow for safe spacing.
- Inkle looms, also known as belt looms, are characterized by a wooden framework upon which dowels have been fastened. They are used to make narrow strips of cloth that can be used for belts, straps, edgings and even fringe! The basics can be learned in one easy lesson, which makes this a great starting point for anyone interested in weaving. In this class, you will make a sample at least a yard long showing how different sizes and types of yarn affect the pattern and then try variations on the basic weaving.
In basic inkle loom weaving, the pattern is determined by the color placement of yarns. A wide variety of patterns are possible by using different colors, weights and textures of yarn. Beyond that there are pick-up, crossed warp, supplemental weft and card weaving techniques. You'll be amazed at the variety of patterns you can create.
All materials will be provided: A dressed loom, shuttles, a variety of weft yarns, scissors, tapestry needles and pattern sheets.
Color Me Conf
