Small towel on a rigid heddle loom with Yde Bouchard
French
Thursday
all day
Regular price
$253.95
Tax included.
Ticket Type
Language: French
Difficulty: Beginner
Category: Weaving
This course is designed to teach you the basics of weaving as well as how to set up a rigid heddle loom.
You will learn essential techniques to gain the autonomy needed to confidently continue your learning journey.
During this workshop, you will create a small towel on a rigid heddle loom. The amount of time you have to weave will depend on how quickly you set up your loom. You also have the option to bring your own loom!
This is a great opportunity to learn how to set it up and weave on it, while also having a warp that you can continue working with at your own pace.
Topics covered:
The different parts of the loom and weaving vocabulary – epi/sett (thread density), ppi (picks per inch), yarn weights, types of looms, and weaving tools.
How to calculate and create a warp.
Warping and installing the warp on a rigid heddle loom.
Knowledge of fibers and the differences between yarns suitable for warp and weft. Tips, advice, and solutions to common problems for your future projects.
What you leave with: A small towel cloth
French
Thursday
all day
Regular price
$253.95
Tax included.
Ticket Type
This course is designed to teach you the basics of weaving as well as how to set up a rigid heddle loom.
You will learn essential techniques to gain the autonomy needed to confidently continue your learning journey.
During this workshop, you will create a small towel on a rigid heddle loom. The amount of time you have to weave will depend on how quickly you set up your loom. You also have the option to bring your own loom!
This is a great opportunity to learn how to set it up and weave on it, while also having a warp that you can continue working with at your own pace.
Topics covered:
The different parts of the loom and weaving vocabulary – epi/sett (thread density), ppi (picks per inch), yarn weights, types of looms, and weaving tools.
How to calculate and create a warp.
Warping and installing the warp on a rigid heddle loom.
Knowledge of fibers and the differences between yarns suitable for warp and weft. Tips, advice, and solutions to common problems for your future projects.
TEACHER
Yde Bouchard
Language Accomodations
If you wish to attend a workshop that is not offered in your spoken language, please let us know. We may be able to provide language accommodations. Please send an email to agueda@festivaltwist.org with your details and request.
