Workshops Winter & Spring 2017

Workshop News:

Rigid Heddle Weaving is almost full (one space left) unless you can bring your own rigid heddle loom

For Weaving with Linen, May 27-28th, please book early as we need to know by the end of March if this workshop will go ahead.

Please see the last page for information on how to register for workshops.

Rigid Heddle Weaving

Date: February 4th, 2017

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Instructor: Dorothy Young

Cost: $60 members, $75 non-members

Learning to weave on a rigid heddle loom is an easy introduction to the craft. In this workshop participants will learn: to identify suitable yarns for weaving, how to determine the amount of yarn required for the project, how to prepare the loom and to then weave a scarf or a sampler. Each participant will leave the workshop with a finished piece. Basic instruction and loom preparation will occupy the morning with the entire project being completed by the end of the day. There will be time to have a group discussion to consider future project options with different yarns and possible patterns. This will be a day of fun and exploration open to anyone interested in learning to weave.

For spinners rigid heddle weaving is very attractive as it is an extremely efficient use of valuable yarn with little or no waste.

All equipment and yarns will be provided and there will be no supply cost.

Introduction to Spinning on a Wheel

Date: Two successive Saturdays, February 25th and Saturday March 4th

Time: 10 am – 12 noon, 1 – 3 pm

Instructor: Margaret Duncan

Cost: $80.00 members, $95.00 non-members

Limit: 6

Spinning wheel and materials included.

Learn to use carders and spinning wheel, to wash fleece, to use fleece (wool) to produce usable yarns. Note: Home practice is involved.

Four-Shaft Double Weave

Date: Saturday and Sunday April 8-9th, 2017

Times: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Instructor: Susi Reinink

Cost: $140 members, $170 non-members

Weaving two layers of fabric simultaneously and switching their orientation seems difficult but it is surprisingly simple to do. Fairly novice weavers can easily learn this versatile technique.

While weaving a sampler students will explore all possibilities of Double Weave:

casings, double width fabric, tubes, slits, vertical and horizontal dividers, tucking, plus pick-up techniques such as quilting, Ulla Cyrus, Mexican, and Finnweave.

This is also an excellent opportunity for those who want to work on the OHS Weaving Certificate. Special attention will be given to those participants in regards to the requirements of the course. These students must acquire the booklet for Unit 11 from Bev Lickers .

Weaving with Linen

Date: Saturday and Sunday May 27-28th, 2017

Times: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Instructor: Susi Reinink

Cost: $140 members, $170 non-members

Material fees approximately $15.00

Weaving with linen - due to its particular qualities - requires special attention in dressing the loom and weaving a project. The focus of this workshop is getting familiar with the particularities of this lustrous, strong fibre. The end result will be a runner woven with a given threading and sett in Bronson Lace.

Participants will be introduced to the production, weight, twist, characteristics and care of linen. Subsequently they proceed winding the warp in class with 2/16 linen provided by the instructor for a very reasonable fee.

Relative novice weavers are encouraged to participate in this workshop as many tips and short cuts on how to dress a loom efficiently (and unassisted) in general will be offered.

Questions?

e-mail Norma Rosier (see membership list) for more information, or send a message via our website (see below)

Workshop Registration:

Please make your cheque payable to "KHWS" and date one month before the workshop. Write a separate cheque for each workshop. Your place in the work shop is secured by your payment, except that members are given priority up to 2 months before the workshop. Drop off your cheque with your details at a monthly meeting, Open Studio days, or post to:

Kingston Handloom Weavers and Spinners

Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning

370 King Street West

Suite 205

Kingston, ON

K7L 2X4

Materials fees are payable to the instructor. Supplies/equipment lists will be distributed closer to the workshop. Studio looms or spinning wheels are available to reserve (included in Introductory Workshops). Work must be removed from looms within 2 weeks of a workshop, after which a rental fee will be charged if the loom is not required for another workshop. No refunds will be issued for cancellations less than 4 weeks before the workshop unless a replacement participant can be found (6 weeks for visiting instructors). If a workshop is cancelled by KHWS (e.g. if there are insufficient registrations), then a full refund will be given.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.

In addition to scheduled workshops, we offer introductory classes whenever we have enough participants. If you and three friends want a particular workshop we can make arrangements.

Membership is $50 per year, and runs from June 1st to May 31st.

From December to May, new members only may join for $25 for the half year.

Guild members have access to our studio equipment and extensive library. We have mentors in spinning, weaving, basketry, felting and ceinture fleche.

Check our website for further workshops to be announced and for a link to our email: