2025 Registration

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

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Great Weave Structures for Color and Texture using Novelty Yarns

integrated plain weave handwoven fabric is an example of using novelty yarn in weaving

Skill Level

All Levels Welcome

Required Skills:

Class Schedule

Class Length:

Less than Half Day

Class Times:

Description

Walk into most yarn shops and it's easy to become fascinated with stunning novelty yarns. But if you're a weaver, it can be a challenge to figure out how to incorporate them into weaving projects in order to showcase the yarns without breaking the bank. Many of ideas are inspired by Chanel, Christian Lacroix, Lesage, Bernat Klein, and more. In this program, a variety of weave structures will be reviewed to add new dimensions to your weaving and let you take advantage of fun and exciting yarns.

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

Robyn Spady was introduced to handweaving as a baby with her handwoven baby blanket woven by her great-grandmother. Inspired by her blankie, she learned to weave at a young age and has been weaving for over 50 years. She completed HGA's Certificate of Excellence in Handweaving (COE-W) in 2004 with the specialized study Loom-controlled Stitched Double Cloth. Robyn is fascinated by the infinite possibilities of crossing threads and loves coming up with new ideas to create fabric and transform it into something new and exciting. She is committed to turning the weaving world on to double-faced fabrics, four-shaft weaves, uncommon and advanced weave structures, and passementerie techniques. Robyn is also the founder and editor of Heddlecraft® magazine.

Gallery

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