Learn to Weave- Current classes

You can see the full weaving course here

Workshops at Epping, Sydney.

C 11- Start weaving Jan 21-22 then Jan 28-29 2023

these are face to face lessons, and will be at home.

Learn to weave... the very basics

These are beginning weaving classes, for people with no previous experience of weaving. Classes allow you to learn new techniques and then improve your technique in the following weeks.

These lessons will cover:

Project 1. Weaving a plain weave scarf

Explanation of

how to calculate the right number of threads
how to wind a warp
how to put the warp on the loom
good weaving techniques
several finishing techniques
use of 4 ply wool eg 4ply luxury from Bendigo Woollen Mills-good colour range!!

Project 2 A Twill sampler

These lessons

explains all the basics on how to get the beat right,
how to find the last pick when you loose your place in your sequence,
how to see a mistake
how to unweave quickly
how to read a draft,
how to interpret useful books and most important,
how to design interesting patterns for the next projects

Project 3 Use the information gained to weave a project of your own in plain weave or twill.

You need a 4 shaft loom ( not rigid heddle or frame loom) to complete these lessons Email weavewithliz@hotmail.com to obtain an equipment list, so that you know how to prepare, and which yarns to purchase.

If you want to join this class go to Payment for Classes and pay online to secure your place.

C12- COLOUR IN YOUR WEAVING--Monk's Belt, Rosepath, and Colour and Weave Techniques- on 4 shafts

Skill level: Designed for those who have just begun to weave! Or have just completed the Learn to Weave class.

Zoom Classes on Monday nights beginning Mon Feb 6th 2023

consist of 2 zoom sessions 6.30pm and 7.30pm for 40 mins.
for 8 weeks of Tuition
Cost $200.
yarns needed 10/2 cotton, 8/2 cotton, 20/2 silk, fine wools.

Monk's Belt and Rosepath patterns are mostly used as decorative borders on cushions, placemats, handtowels, scarves .

Learn how to

wind a warp long enough for both projects
design threadings of your own for Monk's Belt
develop your first profile drafts
accent the structures with colour,
manage two shuttles well, using a pattern weft and a plain weave weft.
rethread a warp after completing the rosepath sample.
design Rosepath patterns

For Colour and weave

Learn how to wind a multi-coloured warp in a set pattern.
weave a scarf with fascinating variations of colour and weave.
learn how to use weaving software to check your colour choices and see if your draft is working well
read drafts in different books

At the end of the module weave a project of your own choosing. .

Yarns needed: for Monks Belt and Rosepath

Main warp and weft : Lyscott from Big W or Spotlight ( only available as white or cream) or 8/2 cotton or 2ply Bendigo classic in colour of your choice .
Accent yarns: 2-3 metres of 5ply in several colours or 2 strands of Bendigo 2 ply classic or many strands of fine yarn to be equivalent to 5ply.

Yarns needed: For Colour and Weave project:

2 colours in one of the following: 4ply cotton or 4ply wool or 2ply Bendigo classic

If you want to join this class email weavewithliz@hotmail.com to ask any additional questions you may have

If you want to join this class go to Payment for Classes and pay online to secure your place.

C13-Working with Weaving Software Feb 4-5 2023

Have fun designing! Learn how to use Fiberworks!

this workshop begins with the basics and gradually builds on your skills.

Bring your laptop, power cord and plug in mouse. This is a “come, think and play” workshop! We start at the beginning, putting in a 4 shaft threading and you will be amazed by what you can design in 2 days of playing with drafts and the program. . It’s a wonderful tool for exploring the potential of weaving.

For all weavers using 4 shafts or more...Plan your next weaving using weaving software to test colours, find the longest float, print out a threading and a lifting in a size that is easy to see, check the balance and structure of your design. Record all the details in the notes sections. Start as a beginner, and become skilled! Change your colour combinations to see what works well, and match the colours of your stash!

Tutor: Liz Calnan
Time: 2 days

Number of students: 8

Skill level: For all experienced 4 shaft weavers, 8 shafts and more ,

Beginner level for weaving software, need laptop with a Demo version of Fiberworks loaded, but preferably a full validated copy of the Silver version of Fiberworks. Bring a plug-in/wireless mouse- much less tiring on the fingers!! and much easier to use when designing

Email weavewithliz@hotmail.com so that I know that you are interested and answer any questions you may have.

If you want to join this class go to Payment for Classes and pay online to secure your place

C 14- Working with a Parallel threading-

Designing with 1 or 2 Echoes- March 25-26 2023

This workshop explores methods of designing by echoing your threading- with one or 2 echoes, and encourages experimentation with colour and iridescence.

All of the weaves above are on the same threading!

Skill level: Experienced 8 shaft weavers

This is an advanced 2 day face to face class, where you work on a threading that you have chosen from 4 options and you also bring your laptop with Fiberworks software so that you can explore all the lifting options. It's challenging but satisfying as you learn how to design echo threadings and lifting for yourself.

If you have further questions email weavewithliz@hotmail.com

If you want to join this class go to Payment for Classes and pay online to secure your place

Other proposed Courses for 2023

Double Weave on 4 shafts May 20-21 2023

Double Weave on 8 shafts May 27-28 2023

Previous classes in 2021 and 2022

All sessions for term 2 begin in the week of April 19, 2021. The lessons are a combination of Zoom sessions, study notes and a private Facebook group, with email support.

For the Monday Night group

Classes

consist of 2 zoom sessions 6.30pm and 7.30 pm for 40 minutes
for 8 weeks of Tuition
Cost $200.
continuing class plus 5 places available
yarns needed 8/2 cotton, or 5/2 cotton, or 4 ply cotton.

Lessons begin Monday April 19 2021

Double weave on 4 shafts

Try your hand at 4 shaft double weave, making tubes, double width cloth and interleaving layers. Have the fun and challenge of weaving a miniature bog shirt.

see Jenny's very advanced work below from the previous class..

Swedish lace

Swedish lace creates an open textured fabric with weft floats, warp floats or both floats on the face of the cloth. Useful for table linen, scarves, wraps and baby blankets.

Project in Swedish lace woven by Judy Nolan

Finger manipulated weaves.

Learn how to distort and manipulate the warp to create open areas and texture on the surface. Weave leno, dukagång, inlay, Spanish lace, Danish medallion, Brook's bouquet, boutonné and soumak.

Spanish lace from Weavezine article.

For the Tuesday morning group

Classes

consist of 2 zoom sessions Tuesdays 8.30 am and 9.30 a.m for 40 mins.
for 8 weeks of Tuition
Cost $200.
continuing class plus 5 places available
yarns needed 8/2 cotton, or 5/2 cotton, or 4 ply cotton.

Lessons for term 2 begin on Tuesday April 20, 2021

In this 8 weeks we will cover:

Loom Controlled Lace,

with special emphasis on Huck Lace but discussions on Spot and Bronson lace.

Discussions on

Theory of Multiple Huck Lace.
Designing a threading
How to design a pattern.
Working with an open sett
Theory on other lace weave structures

Scarves by Denise Stevens

Double Weave on 8 shafts

Classes cover

Discussion of double weave
How to use colour in double weave
Warping for sampler in class
Discussion of weaving exercises
Working with double weave blocks
Multiple Selvedge Double Weave.

Explore 6 blocks of Summer and Winter

and the wonderful pattern opportunities..

Revision of block theory
2 block profile drafts
3 block profile drafts, weaving more than one block at a time
And 4 blocks of Summer & Winter on 4 shafts

For the Tuesday afternoon group

Classes

consist of 2 zoom sessions Tuesdays 1pm and 92pm for 40 mins.
for 8 weeks of Tuition
Cost $200.
continuing class plus 3 places available
yarns needed 10/2 cotton, 8/2 cotton, 20/2 silk, fine wools.

Lessons for term 2 begin on Tuesday April 20, 2021

Working with a Parallel Threading

Revision of Summer and Winter Polychrome, then
Taquete- Jin
Echo
Four Colour Double Weave
Shadow weave on a Parallel threading
Corkscrew Weave.

For the Wednesday Night Group!!

Workshop Wednesdays

This is a new zoom experience, to enable weavers from afar, to participate in workshops.

The plan is

To send a suitable threading 2-3 weeks before the workshop, with enough information on yarns and suitable sett to let you prepare the warp
2 days before the workshop, I send all the notes
On the Wednesday, I do a longer theory session first and then we begin to weave.
We then zoom as needed, ie on the hour, for half an hour, and then you weave in between.
If you have problems you communicate with photos and emails.
You weave each section guided by images in your notes and discussion.

I think it will work. The other zoom classes have been very rewarding and I am hoping that this workshop Wednesday concept will work well too!

Wednesday Feb 3 2021

This 4 shaft weave can be woven in many ways and can be used for linen, place mats, cushions, scarves and garment fabric with different yarns and setts. Although it is mostly 2 blocks on 4 shafts, it can be 3 blocks on 4 shafts, and can be extended to 8 shafts. Try a variety of liftings on your threading. Look at a traditional weave in a new way..

Cost 1 day $ Tutor Liz Calnan

Time: 1 day workshop Number of students: 8 places available

Skill level: Able to wind a warp and thread a loom

Threading and list of suitable yarns supplied by email after workshop payment.

This is a workshop in conjunction with the Handweavers and Spinners Guild of NSW

Wednesday March 3 2021

Honeycomb on 4 shafts

Learn to weave... the very basics

These are beginning weaving classes, for people with no previous experience of weaving. Classes allow you to learn new techniques and then improve your technique in the following weeks.

The 8 Lessons begin Wed night January 27 2021. Cost $200. 8 places available.

Class consists of 2 zoom sessions on Wednesday nights, at 6.30pm and 7.30 pm for 40 minutes. There is a small break between the sessions. Students must attend both zoom sessions as this is 1 lesson.

You need a computer or tablet or smart phone with internet access.

This series of 8 lessons will cover:

Project 1. Weaving a plain weave scarf

Explanation of

how to calculate the right number of threads
how to wind a warp
how to put the warp on the loom
good weaving techniques
several finishing techniques

Project 2 A Twill sampler

These lessons

explains all the basics on how to get the beat right,
how to find the last pick when you loose your place in your sequence,
how to see a mistake
how to unweave quickly
how to read a draft,
how to interpret useful books and most important,
how to design interesting patterns for the next projects

Project 3 Use the information gained to weave a project of your own in plain weave or twill.

If you want to join this class go to Payment for Classes and pay online to secure your place.