Beginning Weaving on a Floor Loom-Part l

4870 Gray Road,Cincinnati OH 45232

18 September, 2021

Description

This two day class will introduce you to the basics of weaving on a 4-shaft floor loom. Beginning Weaving on a Floor Loom – Part Saturdays, September 18 & 25 9:30am-4:00pm (both days) Instructor: Linda Rouse $145 + $10 packet fee payable to instructor Materials fee will vary, depending on fibers selected Level: Beginners Class Limit: 4 Do you think you have an interest in weaving? This 2-day class is designed to help you discover the magic, fun, and endless possibilities of weaving. Students will be introduced to some of the basics of weaving, including basic weaving terminology, parts of the loom and how they work, and then progressing to winding a warp, dressing a loom, and reading a draft. The instructor will guide students through this process and you will complete a plain weave scarf either in plain cotton or a cotton blend. Fibers for this project will be selected the first day of class. Be prepared to pay for these materials with cash or a check made payable to The Weaversloft. Prices vary based on fiber selection. Bring a lunch and beverages; a refrigerator and microwave are available. Questions about the class? Email the instructor, Linda Rouse. Problems registering? Contact the Education Committee. Your fee will be refunded if the class is canceled or changed to a different date. Three registrations are required for a class to be held. Students will be notified before the start date if a class is canceled due to an insufficient number of students. Eventbrite processing and credit card payment fees will not be refunded if a student cancels for any reason. Current Guild policies require that unvaccinated participants wear a mask any time they are at the house. Those vaccinated against COVID-19 may go unmasked. Teachers may request all participants wear a mask. COVID-19 policies may change according to the guidelines of the CDC and the State of Ohio. The Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. was created in 1948 as a non-profit educational organization to promote interest in handweaving. Today, the Guild offers education in a wide range of fiber processes and techniques, including weaving, felting, spinning, basketry, knitting, and dyeing. Guild members are from the Cincinnati metropolitan area and surrounding communities, as well as from Kentucky and Indiana.  Members range in experience from beginners to professionals. All benefit from the Guild's priorities: education through classes, workshops, programs, study groups; sharing information and fiber techniques with other members and community groups; and promoting and supporting local fiber producers and businesses.  After 50 years of meeting in various churches throughout Greater Cincinnati, the Guild has its own home at 4870 Gray Road in Spring Grove Village.