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  Sara Bixler - Reversible Rag Rugs [5 remaining]

  Create a rag rug with two completely different sides! Sara takes you through the process from preparing your fabrics to the unique tie-up and treadling that allows the warp to stich the different wefts to the top and bottom layers, creating the two-faced design. Plus, learn how to take this new skill to other projects, from placemats to double-sided garments.

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  Joanne Hall - Hands-on Drawloom Weaving [8 remaining]

  Don't miss this rare opportunity: Drawloom weaving comes to you! Joanne will have three working looms with drawloom attachments at this workshop, so you can play with traditional or modern patterns of up to 20 pattern shafts.
  There's no need to bring your loom. But there's also the option to bring your own countermarch or counterbalance loom, and Joanne will teach you how to create these fancy patterns using the half-heddle technique which doesn't use the drawloom attachment. In either case, you'll be learning from a nationally-known expert.

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  Elisabeth Hill - Metaweave [Sold Out]

  Join Lisa to learn how to create a weave that looks like weaving!
  In this round-robin class, you'll explore multiple structures that can be used to produce images of weaving - most commonly, a large scale depiction of a plain weave interlacement.
  And you can achieve that using lace weaves, deflected double weave, tied weaves and more, along with profile drafting, to learn about, design and weave samples with this "metaweave" design idea in mind.

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  Robin Lynde - Learn to Weave on a Floor Loom [4 remaining]

  Step into the world of floor loom weaving! Or come for a refresher. Or learn back-to-front warping. Robin and her able assistants show you how to plan a project, prepare the warp, dress the loom, and weave. Robin will take you through reading drafts and making color and threading decisions. After you finish this class, you will understand enough weaving terminology to follow project instructions and begin your floor weaving life.

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  Beth Ross Johnson - Weft Kasuri: Pattern at the Fell of the Cloth [Sold Out]

  The fascinating world of ikat in the weft will be opened to you in this workshop by a top designer and student of the Japanese ikat tradition called kasuri. With your loom warped in advance, you'll tie and dye weft skeins, then weave weft ikat based on block designs, and learn to shift the patterns diagonally to make arrows or curves. There will be time for experimenting, and your time will be enhanced by Beth's presentations on Japanese textile traditions, and her recent research in ikat textiles of Europe.

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  Robyn Spady - Designing and Weaving 21st Century Tweeds [Sold Out]

  One of the most iconic garments in the history of fashion is the French cardigan-style jacket made famous by Coco Chanel. In this workshop, Robyn will share with you exciting ideas for creating fabrics ready for a Paris runway. You will pre-warp your loom nearly all the way and finish warping in the workshop with luxury fibers she provides. Then you can unleash your creativity and explore the possibilities. This workshop is perfect for rigid heddle looms and four- to eight-shaft looms.

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  Robbie LaFleur - Tapestry: Open Warp Technique [Sold Out]

  Robbie has been studying the unique "open warp wool transparency" technique from Norwegian tapestry weaving icon, Frida Hansen, and has created this new workshop to bring the skills to you. Using open warps combined with meticulous woven areas, you'll learn how to weave textiles with fluid drape and dramatic contrasts of color and shadow. During your time with Robbie, her in-depth presentations will cover Frida Hansen's life and works. While weaving samples, you'll learn about appropriate yarns for the warp and weft, and how to adapt designs for the technique.

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  Michael Hattori - The Missing Link - Linked Structures on the Marudai [10 remaining]

  Michael takes you on an exploration of the kumihimo technique called linking: putting color patterns on the face only instead of passing front to back, or repeating a pattern for longer than seems possible. If you're ready for next-level marudai braiding, this is your rare chance to learn from a master.
  This workshop is for those experienced with marudai braiding, and the focus is on analysis. Experience with the Mitake braid is preferred.

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  Meagan Condon - A Spinner's Exploration of Color and Texture [3 remaining]

  If you can dream it, you can spin it! You've mastered the basics, and now it's time for learning several new ways to handle color in your yarns, with optical blending to avoid the dreaded "mud," and much more. You'll also learn techniques for creating woolen and worsted yarns, and then you'll jump into texture! Finally, you'll bring it all together in a session of experimentation.
  These techniques can be applied to any yarn, from gently textured weaving yarn all the way to art yarn.

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  Gigi Matthews - Spin the World [10 remaining]

  Gigi will share her spinner's forays into more than 30 countries! You'll find her classroom tables piled high with a smorgasbord of interesting fibers.
  You'll compose batts of amazing color and texture and, with your wheel or spindle, learn spinning techniques for the various materials used, while hearing about Himalayan nettles and forests that produce wild tussah silk; flax and Egyptian mummies; ancient traditions of hemp in Japan and its more recent history in colonial America; Indian saris; tropical kapok trees; and more.

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  Jane Milner - Williamsburg Handled Market Basket [Sold Out]

  Create a family heirloom basket with Jane. This project features a filled and crow's footed base, plaited sides, three so-called "rod arrows" in a dyed round reed, packed sides, and a lovely, hairpinned, braided border. The large, 14" by 17" basket contains rattan reed, both natural and dyed, plus a hardwood Williamsburg handle. Your choice of colors!

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  Alissa Allen - Mushroom Dyeing [Sold Out]

  Alissa will escort you on a dyeing adventure. You'll learn to incorporate mushroom and lichen dyeing into your repertoire, from looking for and finding dye fungi, to preservation of dyes, and recipes for maximum color. You'll be dyeing your protein fibers, while finding out about ethical harvest principles, fiber selection and prep, plus resources to take a deeper dive into this fascinating dye discipline. All from a top-notch teacher!

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  Jess Kaufman - Dyeing for Weavers [Sold Out]

  Join Jess for two and a half days of color! This workshop is a round-up of many techniques for your dyeing pleasure!
  You'll do a deep dive into, among other things, ice dyeing, Shibori, low water immersion, and direct application (hand painting) with dyes designed for cellulose fibers.
  Bring as many prepared warps as you like, and skeins of yarn are welcome. You can also dye your prepared cloth, be it handwoven or commercial. Learn up to a dozen patterns and methods for these versatile dyes. Class will focus on techniques rather than specific projects.

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