2025 Registration

Member Registration starts at 7:00 am on November 17, 2024

Registration for all others starts at 7:00 am on December 1, 2024

Intro to Supplemental Warps

close up of handwoven scarf with a central plaid stripe is an example of supplemental warp

Skill Level

All Levels Welcome

Required Skills:

Class Schedule

Class Length:

Less than Half Day

Class Times:

Description

What are Supplemental Warps? Find out in this introduction to supplemental warps about some of the textiles you can create and an overview of how to weave with supplemental warps without a second back beam. I’ll be sharing some of the tips, tricks and techniques I learned and developed that make supplemental warp weaving fun!

Fees

Registration Fees:

Materials Fee:

None

Registration Fees are paid when you register to attend the FTWG Conference. Materials fees are paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of class. You should plan to pay the materials fee in cash.

Students to Bring

Instructor Bio

Deb lives, weaves, and runs her business, dje handwovens, in the Bitterroot Valley, nestled in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana. In 2004, Deb achieved the Certificate of Excellence in Handweaving-Level 1, through the Handweaver’s Guild of America and in 2011 was recognized by the Montana Arts Council with induction to Montana Circle of American Masters in Folk and Traditional Art. Her book, Easy Weaving With Supplemental Warps was published by Interweave Press in 2016. Five videos, ranging from supplemental warps to profile drafting are available through Long Thread Media. She has written multiple feature articles for Handwoven and Little Looms magazines. Deb is passionate about teaching about the wonders of weaving and teaches at shops, guilds, regional and national conferences and festivals.

Gallery

These photos were provided by the instructor to demonstrate the experience of taking this class.