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Thursday June 2
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Classes scheduled every week on Thursday ending Thursday August 4
Learn the fundamentals of weaving on a four-shaft loom. This foundation class focuses on loom set up, understanding basic weave patterns (plain weave and twill variations), double weave construction, and material considerations. Creating sound structure and developing good weaving habits will be emphasized. Reading drafts will also be covered. Each student will have the exclusive use of a floor loom for the semester. A supply list will be provided at the first session. Note: This class is a prerequisite to 2002 On-Loom Weaving Studio Projects.
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$275.00
 
$290.00
 
Monday June 6
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Irregular classes scheduled ending Monday August 8
This program is designed for intermediate and advanced student-artists who wish to pursue their own direction in weaving. Acquiring new structural and manual skills and exploring new materials will be emphasized. Individual planning sessions along with some group instruction will allow students to proceed at their own pace. Each weaver will have exclusive use of one floor loom and three-week use of the dye lab. Prior to registering: Students must contact the Fibers Department, cgalloway@swschool.org, by Apr 8; if approved, students will be contacted by e-mail on or before Apr 11 and must register by May 23. The instructor reserves the right to restrict enrollment. Prerequisite: Introduction to Weaving or equivalent experience.
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$260.00
 
$275.00
 
Tuesday May 31
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Classes scheduled every week on Tuesday ending Tuesday August 2
This program is designed for intermediate and advanced student-artists who wish to pursue their own direction in weaving. Acquiring new structural and manual skills and exploring new materials will be emphasized. Individual planning sessions along with some group instruction will allow students to proceed at their own pace. Each weaver will have exclusive use of one floor loom and three-week use of the dye lab. Prior to registering: Students must contact the Fibers Department, cgalloway@swschool.org, by Apr 8; if approved, students will be contacted by e-mail on or before Apr 11 and must register by May 23. The instructor reserves the right to restrict enrollment. Prerequisite: Introduction to Weaving or equivalent experience.
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$275.00
 
$290.00
 
Wednesday June 1
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday ending Wednesday August 3
This program is designed for intermediate and advanced student-artists who wish to pursue their own direction in weaving. Acquiring new structural and manual skills and exploring new materials will be emphasized. Individual planning sessions along with some group instruction will allow students to proceed at their own pace. Each weaver will have exclusive use of one floor loom and three-week use of the dye lab. Prior to registering: Students must contact the Fibers Department, cgalloway@swschool.org, by Apr 8; if approved, students will be contacted by e-mail on or before Apr 11 and must register by May 23. The instructor reserves the right to restrict enrollment. Prerequisite: Introduction to Weaving or equivalent experience.
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$275.00
 
$290.00
 
Saturday July 9
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Classes scheduled every week on Sunday and Saturday ending Sunday July 10
This intensive weekend class will give you the opportunity to explore some of the techniques that make tapestry weaving such a truly unique pictorial art form. Learn how to blend and shade tones and colors and create exciting surface textures. Techniques covered include hatching, weft-blending, weft interlocking, warp/weft variations, and raised surface techniques. Looms and materials will be provided; please bring a lunch both days.
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Saturday June 25
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Classes scheduled every week on Sunday and Saturday ending Sunday June 26
In this two-day workshop, learn the time honored Japanese inspired sashiko techniques to mend, repair, or even embellish your textiles. Students can choose to bring in personal items to mend using sashiko or the stitchwork can be utilized as a decorative application to other fabric projects. Please see the SSA website for a list of materials.
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Event registration summary
2001b | Introduction to Weaving:
Friends Tuition
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$275.00
Tuition
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$290.00
2002a | On-Loom Weaving Studio Projects:
Friends Tuition
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$260.00
Tuition
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$275.00
2002b | On-Loom Weaving Studio Projects:
Friends Tuition
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$275.00
Tuition
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$290.00
2002c | On-Loom Weaving Studio Projects:
Friends Tuition
0
$275.00
Tuition
0
$290.00
Donation:
$0.00
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