Classes are held at my studio in Chico, CA and at the Flax Farm. I will be adding more classes in the next few weeks. Check out our store as I tend to update class information there first.
Looms, Yarns and Weaving supplies are provided in all of the classes and workshops. A deposit of 1/2 is required before class, this will also reserve your place in the class or workshop.
I am also offering loom rental when there are no workshops or classes in session and as always private instruction available as needed.
WEAVING THE COLOR WHEEL September 7-11 2023
This class is all about color! We will explore what happens to color in a woven project exploring twill weave variations, plain weave and double weave. After this class you will feel better about placing colors together in any of your future projects. An understanding of how to set up a loom helpful.
Limit 5 students.
$450.00
Saturday Sept. 7 10-3 pm
Sunday Sept. 8 10-3 pm
Monday Sept 9 10-3 pm
Tuesday Sept 10 10-3 pm
Wednesday Sept 11 10-3 pm
Beginning Weaving Classes – September and November 2024
This class is for the beginner weaver who has never tried out a loom or a great review for someone who would like a refresher course.
Each student will create a Twill Sampler on a four harness loom. The sampler when finished will show over 50 different variations of twill patterns in one setup. Using black and white yarn the sampler becomes a valuable study for future reference.
During the class the students will learn to:
-
- Measure yarns, calculating how much yarn will be needed for projects, figure out the threads per inch and other formulas.
-
- Read a pattern draft and learn to create one.
-
- Set up loom, thread the loom and connect the peddles.
-
- Learn techniques on how to weave once project is on the loom
-
- Finishing techniques once a piece is woven.
Class is open to 5 students. Cost $400.00
September Weekday Classes
-
- Saturday, Sept. 19, 10:00 am-3:00 pm
- Sunday, Sept. 20, 10:00 am-3:00 pm
- Monday, Sept. 21, 10:00am-3:00 pm
- Tuesday, Sept. 22, 10:00 am-3:00 pm
- Wednesday, Sept. 23, 10:00 am-3:00 pm
November Weekday Classes
-
- Saturday, Nov 2, 10:00am-3;00 pm
- Sunday, Nov 3, 10:00am-3:00pm
- Monday, Nov 4, 10:00 am-3:00pm
- Tuesday, Nov 5, 10:00 am-3:00pm
- Wednesday, Nov 6 10:00 am-3:00pm
Weaving a Linen Hand Towel- February 2025
This class is great for the person who has had a brief introduction to weaving and needs some help creating a new project. What could be better then weaving a functional Hand Towel that you can use or gift to a friend. We will experiment with different woven structures perfect for towels; twill variations such as waffle weave and double weave.
I have chosen linen as the fiber we will be working with because it is the best fiber for towels, it absorbs moisture, dry’s quickly preventing bacteria to develop and defines your pattern better then cotton. Working with linen is a delight in itself. After this class you will understand the fiber, from how it responds when weaving to finishing techniques. To top off this class we have scheduled a trip to our flax farm to see how it grows and is processed.
-
- Saturday, Feb 15, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Sunday, Feb 16, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Monday, Feb 17, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Tuesday, Feb 18, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Wednesday, Feb
Intro to Natural Dyes Workshop – October 2024
This one day workshop to be held at the Flax farm This workshop will go over how to mordant your yarns in both plant and animal fibers. A variety of plant materials will be prepared to dye yarns. Seeing the effects of adding modifiers to the dye will be explored. Special this year everyone in this workshop will explore some of Sandy’s home grown Madder which has been growing for three years in her garden.
-
- Saturday Oct 12 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Class is limited to 12 students. Cost $150.00
