Design Possibilities Galore – Make them Work!
Beginner, Intermediate
Required Skills:
No previous weaving knowledge necessary, but also appropriate for weavers who would like a refresher on basic skills.
Class Length:
Two and a Half Days
Class Times:
This is an introduction to basic floor loom weaving, but with a sense of adventure and fun. Weaving is a unique creative medium that asks us to make many design decisions before we even touch our yarn. This can seem intimidating, but in this hands-on workshop we'll learn how to make it liberating. First we will explore an approachable, step-by-step design process and then dress the looms with enough yarn to weave some samples as well as the project you've designed, using yarns you bring with you. We will weave a series of explorations of color, texture, and pattern, each one like a page in a book, to make the warp into a personal weaving journal. Participants will leave the workshop with an understanding of how to make the interaction of warp and weft work for you.
- Table or floor loom|Bobbins and shuttles
- Bobbin winder
- Threading hook, if you already own one
- Warping board, if you already own one
- Notebook
- Scissors
Alanna Wilcox is a master spinner, fiber and AI artist, color expert, and educator who is passionate about unlocking creative potential. With a Master Spinner Certificate of Achievement with Distinction, and 16 years of teaching experience, Alanna blends technical expertise with an adventurous spirit. She is the author of A New Spin on Color and Color Alchemy: from Digital to Dye, showing fiber enthusiasts how to work with color fearlessly and create with confidence. Her workshops are known for being hands-on, empowering, and packed with practical skills that students can put to use right away. If you’re ready to deepen your fiber practice and explore new creative possibilities, Alanna’s workshops will leave you inspired, energized, and ready to create.