2023 Rug weaving with Monique van Nieuwland (SOLD OUT)
Location
Canberra Spinners and Weavers
About
This workshop will explore materials, weave structures and designing for floor rugs. It will cover plain weave, rya, sumak, twill, krokbragd, summer/winter structures as well as finishing techniques. Participants will develop skills to enable them to weave a floor rug independently after the workshop.
Participants must have experience with 4 shaft weave structures
Dates: Three sessions: Wednesday 11, 18 and 25 October 9.30am - 2.00pm (includes lunch break)
Participants work at their own pace, can continue working after a class finishes and during the following week.
Participants bring:
4 shaft table loom, complete with tie-on sticks, strong cords, etc
Some rug wool and fabric rags if you have these.
Threading/reed hook
3 stick shuttles (20-30cm long)
Scissors
Notebook and pen
Glasses if needed
Lunch
CSW will supply:
3.5 meter seine twine warp, 64 ends
Rug wool and some rags
Loom available for hire from CSW @ $35/month, (+$100 refundable deposit)
Participants must have experience with 4 shaft weave structures
Dates: Three sessions: Wednesday 11, 18 and 25 October 9.30am - 2.00pm (includes lunch break)
Participants work at their own pace, can continue working after a class finishes and during the following week.
Participants bring:
4 shaft table loom, complete with tie-on sticks, strong cords, etc
Some rug wool and fabric rags if you have these.
Threading/reed hook
3 stick shuttles (20-30cm long)
Scissors
Notebook and pen
Glasses if needed
Lunch
CSW will supply:
3.5 meter seine twine warp, 64 ends
Rug wool and some rags
Loom available for hire from CSW @ $35/month, (+$100 refundable deposit)
