Swatching for
Rigid Heddle Weavers
with Liz Gipson
Saturday, April 11th
10:30am-4:30pm
Members: $160
Non-Members: $190
Materials Fee (Paid directly to instructor upon arrival): $20
Class Minimum: 5 participants
Class Maximum: 15 participants
Ages 18+
Beginner-intermediate
Join guest instructor Liz Gipson in her Rigid Heddle Swatching workshop!
Have you had an idea, headed to the loom, and then halfway through your brilliant idea you think, “oh this isn’t what I had in mind at all”…. Worry not! Liz Gipson is here to help you learn to create Swatches, and get to that Swatching allows you to get to that information fast.
Swatching allows you to separate yourself from outcomes. By weaving a small swatch on a frame loom you can see if a given yarn will substitute well for another, if you like your color choices, or if your sett choice is right.
Swatching allows you to try multiple options for finishing including how you wash the fabric and finish the edges. While the act of weaving on a frame loom is fairly straightforward and accessible to beginners, knowing what you are looking for in a swatch takes some time at the loom.
Swatching is an opportunity to doodle and “sketch” out ideas at the loom, even if you don't have a particular project in mind. Swatching is actually somewhat of an intermediate skill, and that’s what Liz will be teaching you April 11th.
Weavers will learn various ways to think about swatching, techniques for swatching on a frame loom, and weave at least one swatch in class. Advance your rigid heddle weaving skills and register today for this fun, in depth swatching workshop.
Materials instructor will provide for class:
Loom and accessories
handouts
Yarn for the class
Materials students must provide for class:
Scissors
note taking materials
Optional: Students are invited to bring their own yarns they would like to swatch with
About Liz Gipson Smitten by small looms and big plans, Liz Gipson is a writer, weaver, and teacher, She hosts Yarnworker, a popular site for rigid-heddle weavers, and the associated YarnworkerU, an online, community-funded classroom. Liz has published four books on rigid-heddle weaving and previously worked for Interweave, Schacht Spindle Company, and Craftsy in various editorial, marketing, and video production capacities. Liz embraces the idea that through weaving, we see all things—history, culture, science, technology, personal expression, economics, medicine, and so much more. It is the perfect medium for all of life’s lessons.
Class COVID-19 policy: There are no COVID-19 restrictions for this class. Please do not come to class if you are feeling sick, and it is always advised to wear a mask if you are comfortable doing so.
Class cancellation policy: Please note: All Class cancellations are charged a $15 processing fee in addition to the following policy: Class cancellations 7 days or less prior to first day of class will receive no refund. 8-13 days before beginning of class, students will receive an 80% refund. 14 days or more before beginning of class: Full refund.