Beginner's Loom Weaving with Tim Field

Service Description

This workshop will give participants experience weaving a table runner using 2 basic weave structures: plain weave and 4-shaft twill. Students will learn about looms, measuring warp, dressing a loom, and weaving.  We will discuss numerous facets of weaving, along with yarn choices. All participants will take home handouts and a finished table runner at the completion of the class. Looms will be provided, along with yarns for the project. Class is limited to 4 students NOTE: Participants need to make a color selection for their runner when at registration (you can add this in the notes box when booking). Colors available will be black, brown, red, blue, and green.  Also, select white or natural to accompany your color choice. We will weave runners resembling this claass listing's picture (found on pinterest). ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR Tim learned to weave in 2014 when the museum he worked for restored an antique loom and he had to demonstrate it. After initially weaving rag rugs, Tim taught himself fancier weave structures and began a never-ending adventure in weaving. Tim has been actively involved with 4 weaving guilds, taken classes, taught classes, and continues to learn new weave structures and techniques, including spinning and using natural dyes for some projects. Snacks + Drinks provided This workshop is for adults and is hosted at the Wild Arts Learning Center in Springfield, MO. For locals, it is out east Sunshine, just around the bend from Turner's Station, off J. The address is emailed upon booking.