Weaving: The Thrill of a Twill with Robyn Spady

Explore the exciting world of creating twill fabrics. Twills are probably the most important and versatile weave of all!

Members

$232.00 (any noted materials fee included)

Guests

$295.00 (any noted materials fee included)

Meeting Times

Sat, 12/7/2024 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun, 12/8/2024 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sat, 12/7/2024 - Sun, 12/8/2024

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About

This workshop is designed for people who know how to weave and would love to know more about the wide world of twills, a type of textile weave with a pattern of diagonal parallel ribs.

Prior to the workshop, you'll pre-warp your loom for one of the threadings chosen from the warping instructions (two 4-shaft threadings and three 8-shaft threadings). During the workshop, you'll begin with the fundamentals of twills and continue through advancing, networked, and parallel twills. Weaving samples will alternate with a series of presentations and discussions. No finished project will be created.

Details

You’ll pre-warp a studio loom before the workshop. Looms will be available for warping Dec. 3-6. If you plan to bring your own loom pre-warped, or won’t be available to warp your loom during that time, email weaving.coordinator@bainbridgebarn.org to make arrangements.
Bring a sack lunch for a one-hour break each day. BARN has a refrigerator and microwave on the lower level.
Note: This is not a round-robin workshop.

Materials

A $20 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers a workshop notebook and samples from the instructor.
In addition to warping your loom before class, you'll need to provide warp and weft thread and download a copy of Twill Workshop Instructions and Supply List. This list contains detailed instructions on the materials required and preparations you'll need to make before class begins. For questions, please contact Alex McKeon at weaving.coordinator@bainbridgebarn.org.

Prerequisites

Prior experience warping and weaving on a 4-shaft or greater loom required. If you have questions about your experience, contact Alex McKeon at weaving.coordinator@bainbridgebarn.org before registering.

Class Policies

Ages 14 and up are welcome.

BARN Policies

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BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
For those who might need physical assistance, learn more about BARN's Companion Program.

Instructors or Guides

Robyn Spady
Weaving

Robyn has been weaving for more than 50 years. She completed Handweaver's Guide of America's certificate of excellence in handweaving in 2004 with the specialized study of loom-controlled stitched double cloth.
Robyn is fascinated by the infinite possibilities of crossing threads and loves coming up with new ideas to create fabric and transform it into something new and exciting. She is committed to turning the weaving world on to double-faced fabrics, four-shaft weaves, uncommon and advanced weave structures, and passementerie techniques. Robyn is the founder and editor of "Heddlecraft®" magazine.