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Handweaving: Level 1 & 2Instructor: Kira Keck
This class is for students who have no experience in handweaving or who have acquired basic knowledge and skills, but want further instruction. Level 1 students will start with the basics of how to prepare the warp and weft for their project either on a rigid heddle loom or a 4-shaft floor loom.
Level 2 students can work independently on their projects supported by the instructor. In this class, returning students will be assigned a loom ahead of the start date based on their request and will have access to reeds, raddles, warpingboards, and other weaving tools in the studio. New students will begin on either a rigid heddle loom or a 4-shaft floor loom.
Tuesdays, June 24 - August 26No class July 295:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 9 sessions$293 Members, $333 Guests, $35 Loom Fee

Weaving: Open StudioNo Instruction
Weaving Open Studio is an opportunity to work on your class projects outside of your regular class time. Students must be registered in the currentTuesday evening weaving class and be able to weave on your own to attend.
Saturdays, June 28 - August 239:00 am - 12:00 pm, 10 sessions

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Fiber Arts: Handweaving Level 1 & 2


MATERIALS LIST

New Students:

• Yarn for Level 1 - New students with no previous experience
  in textiles and/or handweaving may bring their project concept and yarn to class OR a *kit with pattern and yarn will be available for purchase on the first day of class. (See more details below.)
  
  • A pair of sharp scissors
  • Notebook
  • 8 x 8 Graphing Paper Pad available at Dick Blick
  • Pencil and eraser
  • Soft tape measure (inches)
  • Calculator

  
  
  Returning Students (students who have taken more than one class)
  See equipment recommendations in resources.

  • Yarn for Level 2: Students may bring their yarn and projects or choose the *kit.
  • 1 x Boat shuttle. The 11” (regular and slim) are used in the studio.
  • 1 x Heddle Hook
  • 1 x Reed Hook
  • 1 x Bag of Bobbins suitable for your shuttle

  
  *Optional project kits will be available in class for a fee in the $50-$100 range.

Course Medium

Fiber Arts

Location

Studio 7 at BBAC Campus

Instructor

Kira Keck