Mystery Weave, Deflected Double Weave, Cell Weave - it has as many
names as possibilities according to Doramay Keasbey. In this workshop we
explore the dramatic possibilities of deflected double weave using the full
array of 64 colors available in the Harrisville Shetland line. Each participant will be provided with an individual design and full instructions for
warping and weaving a sampler and scarf in class.

Friction with the perceived limitations of a discipline can often spark the fire of creative thinking and problem solving. In this class, weavers with some experience as well as craftspeople from different disciplines will learn (or review) the fundamentals of weaving. This will include measuring and winding warps, dressing looms, calculating sett, and drafting on paper and computer. These fundamentals may be seen as limitations, but during the second week of class we will apply the previous week's acquired/honed skills to personal projects by exploring/deploying a variety of weaving techniques that challenge the looms' limitations such as layered weaves, pile weaves, deflecting structures, and pick up techniques. All Levels

In this class we will learn all the basics of floor-loom weaving. In the inspiring setting of the Harrisville weaving studio we will learn the fundamentals of creating cloth - from the anatomy of the loom, to winding a warp, dressing a loom, planning a project, weaving, drafting and finishing. Along the way, we will assemble a tool-box of tips and tricks that will allow participants to return to their own looms with the skills they need to make the cloth of their dreams. Participants will weave a color sampler, set-up and weave a twill sampler and design, set up and weave a scarf.