Rigid Heddle Sampler Class with Linen - July 28-29 2022

Prerequisites: Prior experience warping and weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom. 

Equipment needed:  Rigid Heddle loom (narrow loom is fine), 8-dent reed, 2-shuttles, pick-up stick is helpful, darning needle.  You can bring your own or contact LoftyFiber in advance if you want to purchase a loom so that it’s ready to weave.

Materials:  Linen for warp and weft is included in the class fee. You’ll be able to choose from a number of colors. You can do a multi-color warp or a single color sampler.

What you’ll learn:  How to work with linen on a rigid heddle loom, various Leno lace weaves, Danish Medallions, and other decorative patterns, hemstitching refresher.   The sampler will be about 6” wide and 12-18 inches long.  After the class, you will be able to plan a wall hanging, placemats, or spa cloths using the techniques you’ve learned.

Cost: $55 (materials included)

Where: LoftyFiber, 415 E 1^st Avenue, Easley SC 29640  

When:  July 28-29^th   Thursday 1:30-4:30,   Friday 1:30-4:30