Ages 18+
Experience Level Intermediate and up. (Appropriate for beginning weavers with floor loom warping experience as well as advanced weavers.)
Saturday, June 7 10 am – 3:30 pm
Sunday, June 8 11:30 am – 1 pm
Tuesday, June 10 11:30 am – 1 pm
Saturday, June 14 10 am – 3:30 pm
Class Description
Rag weaving is a wonderful way to upcycle! This course will introduce the basics of weaving with discarded fabrics (“rags”). Participants will prepare one medium width warp which will be the platform for experimenting with weaving different rag materials. The result will be a table runner and/or bag.
This course is appropriate for beginning weavers who have some experience in warping a floor loom as well as advanced weavers. Warping thread will be provided as well as a selection of fabrics for weaving. Participants are encouraged to incorporate rags from their own fabric stashes.
Instruction will be on two successive Saturdays with an optional three hours of instructor studio support in between. Students are welcome to use the studio on their own and will have use of the LPCA looms for 3 weeks to complete their projects.
Timeline
Day 1
Saturday, June 7
10 am – 3:30 pm
The Basics of Rag Weaving
• What can you weave with “rags”?
• How to identify what “rag” materials work best.
• How to prepare “rags” for weaving.
• Rag weaving warp selection and threading options.
• Warp and weft calculations.
• Tips for how to successfully weaving with “rags”.
Wind a warp and dress your loom.
Participants should bring samples of their “rags” to this class to guide warp selection and threading.
Days 2 & 3
Sunday, June 8 & Tuesday, June 10
11:30 am – 1 pm
Prepare “rag” weft and weave. Instructor available for help.
Day 4
Saturday, June 14
10 am – 3:30 pm
How to finish a project – fringe / hemming and embellishment options.
Finish weaving, cut off and tie/secure ends for final finishing.
Materials Needed
Warping yarn and a limited selection of fabrics for weft will be provided.
Participants are encouraged to bring and incorporate rags from their own fabric stashes.
