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Manitoba Weavers and Fibre Artists |
Weaving Workshop to be Offered
in Winnipeg by MWFA in Fall 2010
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NEW REP WEAVE: DESIGN,
THEORY, AND TECHNIQUE OF 2-, 3-, 4-, 6-, & 8-BLOCK Instructor: Joanne Tallarovic October 22-24, 2010 New projects that supplement Joanne’s book, "REP WEAVE and BEYOND" (The Weaver's Studio series) from Interweave Press will inspire your creative spirit to take a new and different approach to an old technique. Use the theory and technique of Scandinavian rep weave or (Swedish ripsmatta) in this 3-day round-robin workshop for weavers of all levels. Working on 4- and 8-shaft looms, students
will weave samples of 2-, 3-, 4-, 6- and 8-block designs. Patterns
will be woven as follows: 2 blocks on 2 or The
instructor will furnish worksheets, warping instructions and other
important information six weeks prior to the workshop and looms must be
dressed and ready for weaving the first morning. Width of warps
will be 12” in the reed with length of samples to be determined by the
student. Threading patterns are established by the worksheet;
however each student will design the treadling pattern as they weave
each sample. Students are encouraged to use a variety of solid and
printed fabrics in order to achieve effects beyond those normally
associated with ripsmatta. Each
student will receive a notebook of new weave drafts used in the
workshop. The book, Rep Weave and
Beyond, is out of print but you may find copies on amazon.com.
If students already have the book they should bring it to class. The
workshop follows all procedures detailed in the book and it can be used
as a textbook in the workshop. Knowledge of profile
and block drafts is helpful. However, all drafts and drafting procedures
will be covered in class. This is an excellent workshop for
beginning through advanced weavers. Daily activity
includes weaving, lecture, and technical information. The instructor
will point out problem areas and demonstrate weaving procedures to help
students understand proper solutions. Students shall be responsible for the following: 4- or 8-shaft floor loom warped according to worksheet specifications, 8/4 cotton carpet warp, boat shuttle, bobbins or quills. Cotton fabrics (rags) cut 1 inch wide with grain of fabric, stick shuttles, notebook, pencil and the usual workshop materials. If you have a bobbin winder, please bring it, and mark your names on all tools. Number of participants: 6 minimum, 12 maximum. Registration deadline: Thursday, May 27, 2010 Please contact MWFA Workshop Coordinator, Anne Gilmer (agilmer@shaw.ca), for additional information.
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