Learning to design while warping an inkle loom — Zoom and in-person
October 12 @ 10:00 a.m. presented by Pat Field
HWG member Pat Field will present the October program on inkle weaving,
followed by a workshop on how to design while warping an inkle loom.
Pat was exposed to inkle weaving by a photography friend who was taking a
workshop. Intrigued with the idea of creating a warp from a single thread, Pat was hooked.
She bought her first inkle loom (followed later by a rigid heddle loom, a 4-shaft treadle loom, and 8-shaft floor and table looms). She joined HWG in 2014 and kept on learning; straight weaves, pick-up, and pick-up and push down. She likes that inkle weaving is quick and the looms are so portable.
Program participants will have hands-on experience, creating inkle designs on paper. Bring your own colored pencils or water-based markers if you have them. Pat will bring a few colored pencils. Workshop will begin after the business meetings and end at 2 p.m.
Workshop
Pat will provide written and hands-on heddle-making and warping instructions at the workshop.
Workshop participants, please bring:
- a bag lunch and beverage
- colored pencils or markers if you have them.
- yarn to create your warp. 8/2 mercerized cotton works well and 8/2 Tencel even nicer. Don’t use any fuzzy yarns.
- Pick a variety of contrasting colors, including a light and a dark thread.
- Your inkle loom(s), heddles, and belt shuttle(s) (6”-9”)
- Small scissors
- Blunt needle for ending the band.
Register with Pam Sapko at psapko2@gmail.com by October 7 if you would like to attend the workshop and if you have inkle loom(s) that you can bring (so we know how many looms to provide).
