Introduction to Band Weaving on an Inkle Loom

4870 Gray Road,Cincinnati OH 45232

11 December, 2021

Description

Learn how to weave on an inkle loom. Introduction to Band Weaving on an Inkle LoomSaturday, December 11 & Sunday, December 12 9am-12pm (both days) Instructor : Janie Yates $70 + $10 for handouts & materials fee Experience Level: None needed Class Limit: 6 An inkle loom is a simple, lightweight, portable loom that is designed for weaving narrow warp faced bands of up to about 4" wide. These bands are quick and fun to weave and can be used in a multitude of ways. Shoe laces, book marks, purse or bag straps, dog leashes, belts, and guitar straps are just a few things you can make with an inkle woven band. In this class you will learn all the basics needed to get you started weaving on an inkle loom. You will learn how to read an inkle weaving pattern draft, how to make heddles, how to warp an inkle loom, how to start a weft and begin weaving, tips for good selvages, and how to finish a weft as well as some other kernels of inkle weaving wisdom. Inkle looms will be available for use, allthough students are welcome to bring their own. Questions about this class? Contact the instructor, Janie Yates. Problems registering? Email the Education Committee. Effective August 26, 2021 For everyone’s safety, you are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and to wear a mask when inside the Guild House. 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. 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.