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

Due to COVID-19, FTWG cancelled its 2020 Conference one week before it was scheduled to start. As a result, this workshop was not taught in 2020.

Tablet Weaving Basics and Beyond

Skill Level

Beginner

Required Skills:

    Class Length

    • 2.5 Days
    • Friday: 9 am to 12 pm, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
    • Saturday: 9 am to 12 pm, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
    • Sunday: 9 am to 12 pm

    Description

    We will start with threaded-in patterns.  These are wonderful multi-colored patterns that appear as if by magic.  Simple turning creates complicated patterns because of the setup.  Then we will move to Sulawesi tablet weaving, named for the Indonesian Isle of the same name.  Bold patterns in three colors require following charts and individual card turning to create the patterns.

    Fees

    Registration Fee $260 for FTWG members and $295 for all others.
    Materials Fee $15

    Materials Fee includes: 20 cards and a shuttle

    Students to Bring

    • Four balls or cones of 10/2 mercerized cotton or #10 crochet cotton, each at least one ounce
    • Three colors are required: One cone each of colors A and B, two cones of color C
    • The colors should contrast

    Instructor Bio

    John Mullarkey

    John Mullarkey is passionate about teaching tablet weaving and exploring new ways to make the art form more contemporary. He is a nationally recognized teacher, valued for the patience, clarity and organization he brings to his classes. John has won many awards, is a frequent contributor to national fiber arts publications, and has authored books ("A Tabet Weaver's Pattern Book," "Tablet Weaving: Egyptian Diagonals," et al.) and videos ("Tablet Weaving Made Easy," "Double-Faced Tablet Weaving") about the craft. His work appears in international shows and has been displayed at museums. The popular Schacht Zoom Loom is based on John's design.

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