Workshops

Doubleweave: Beyond the Basics
3 Day workshop with Jennifer Moore

In this round robin workshop we will explore what can be done with multiple layers of cloth on a multi-shaft loom. We will weave samples and study the theory behind a variety of structures such as:

Four-shaft structures

• Four-color block rotation
• Double-block layer exchange
• Tubular log cabin
• Overshot-patterned doubleweave

8-shaft structures

• Four-layer configurations
• Double-width twill cloth
• Invisible stitching
• Decorative stitching
• Two-block checkerboard
• Two-block windows
• Twill pick-up

Drafts will be sent out to the workshop organizer, who will distribute them to participants based on loom type appropriate for each structure. Participants will come with their loom warped and ready to go. We will begin with a demonstration and explanation of each of the weave structures. Over the course of the workshop we will have more in-depth lectures on each weave structure.

Participants will weave a small sample on each of the looms as time permits and go home with a nice library of diverse examples of what can be done in the vast world of doubleweave.

Level- intermediate - students must be able to read a draft and set up a loom according to instructions. Students will bring a 4-shaft or 8-shaft table or floor loom warped according to instructions.

Workshop fee: $260
Material fee- $12
Maximum- 16 students

The workshop price includes beverages, morning and afternoon snacks, lunch each day, and the material fee. Workshop times will be from 9am to 4pm each day with a lunch break.

If you are interested please contact Emily Jones. We still need more people to sign up. The form was in the guild newsletter and was recently emailed to guild members. You need to be a member of PPWG, Handweavers Guild of Pueblo, or Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild to participate.