June 07 - 14, 2025
Introduction to Rag Weaving
Loom Room • 17 Algonquin Dr Lake Placid, NY 12946 Organized by Lake Placid Center for the ArtsAbout this event
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Introduction to Rag Weaving Class 2 Day Workshop with additional 3 hours of Instructor Support Rag weaving is a wonderful way to upcycle! This course will introduce the basics of weaving with discarded fabrics (“rags”). Participants will prepare one medium width warp which will be the platform for experimenting with weaving different rag materials. The result will be a table runner and/or bag. This course is appropriate for beginning weavers who have some experience in warping a floor loom as well as advanced weavers. Warping thread will be provided as well as a selection of fabrics for weaving. Participants are encouraged to incorporate rags from their own fabric stashes. Instruction will be on two successive Saturdays with an optional three hours of instructor studio support in between. Students are welcome to use the studio on their own and will have use of the LPCA looms for 3 weeks to complete their projects. Timeline: Saturday, June 7th 10 am to 3:30 pm with break for bag lunch (5 1/2 hours of instruction) The Basics of Rag Weaving – • What can you weave with “rags”? • How to identify what “rag” materials work best • How to prepare “rags” for weaving • Rag weaving warp selection and threading options • Warp and weft calculations • Tips for how to successfully weaving with “rags” Wind a warp and dress your loom Participants should bring samples of their “rags” to this class to guide warp selection and threading. Sunday, June 8th and Tuesday, June 10th 11:30 am to 1:00 pm (Instructor will be available for a total of 3 hours of help) Prepare “rag” weft and weave Saturday, June 14th 10 am to 3:30 pm with break for bag lunch (5 1/2 hours of instruction) How to finish a project – fringe / hemming and embellishment options Finish weaving, cut off and tie/secure ends for final finishing
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Ages 18-100
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$225.00
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