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Weaving Workshop

April 14-17, 2019

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weaving oct 2018

This is a great beginner's course as well a good refresher for those with previous weaving experience. Can't Make this course? Don't worry! The next workshop is October 2018.

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Cost

$450
Price includes loom use and yarn, expert instruction, meals and lodging.

Schedule

Sunday

  • 3:00 Check in
  • 4:00-5:30 Welcome
  • 5:30-6:30 Dinner
  • 7:00-9:00 Introduction, Overview of Workshop

 

Monday-Tuesday

  • 8:00-8:30 Breakfast
  • 8:30-12:00 Workshop
  • 12:00-1:00 Lunch
  • 1:00-5:30 Workshop
  • 5:30-6:30 Dinner
  • 6:30-8:00 Evening Activities/Relax/Socialize

 

Wednesday

  • 8:00-8:30 Breakfast
  • 8:30-11:00 Workshop
  • 11:00-12:00 Pack up
  • 12:00 Lunch & Departure

Workshop Information

  • Begin with a naked loom and learn to dress the loom for weaving
  • Weave a striped scarf in twill or with textural elements
  • Choose lengthwise or crosswise stripes or more subtle color interaction
  • Unique offering using two types of looms: 4-shaft or rigid heddle
  • Loom preference will be selected by order of class registration
  • Most students use 4-shaft looms
  • Shaft looms available for sale or rental after class, if needed
  • Small class size for teens and adults
  • This class also serves as a great refresher course for those who have not warped a loom in a long time
  • Students will be shown a variety of more advanced handwovens as inspiration

Refund Policy

Full: TBD

Nonrefundable: TBD

About the Instructor

Patricia Morton has been weaving for over 25 years. As a "workshop junkie", she has studied at numerous seminars and weaving conferences. She has exhibited her work with four New England guilds, prior to relocating to Appomattox, Virginia. Her work has been featured in Handwoven Magazine. She sells her hand-wovens at various local craft fairs, and online. Patricia loves to spread her passion for weaving. She has introduced numerous adults and children to weaving. She is a co-owner of Treeditions, a weaving, woodworking, and weaving tools company.

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Additional Information

Rustic but comfortable, bunkstyle lodging is provided. Please bring your own linens, pillow and toiletries.

Meals are provided from Sunday dinner to Wednesday lunch. Please let us know of any dietary needs.

An information packet will be sent to you, upon registration completion.

Our Mission

Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center's mission is to improve the quality of life through educating youth and adults in a natural setting.

Contact Us

Address:
1267 4-H Camp Road
Appomattox, VA 24522

Phone:
(434) 248-5444

Fax:
(434) 248-6749

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