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S308 THE "10-MINUTE WARP" - FOR TABLET WEAVING
S408 PLY-SPLIT BRAIDING AS A JEWELRY TECHNIQUE
Linda teaches and writes about
tablet weaving and ply-split braiding. She has taught and lectured across
the U.S. and in Canada, England and Mexico. She is the author of Tubular
Cardwoven Neckpieces, Double-Faced Tablet Weaving: 50 Designs from Around
the World, and Tablet Weaving for Parents and Children; has written numerous
articles for fiber magazines; and is the instructor on a tablet weaving
video Weave a Neckpiece. Linda is an enthusiastic teacher and is known
for efficient methods and tools such as the “10-minute warp”, the warp
spreader, the A-B line and warping wand. In her weavings, she combines
vibrant colors, ethnic images and contemporary yarns. She enjoys exploring
ancient techniques and sharing her discoveries with students of all ages.
S308 THE "10-MINUTE WARP" - FOR TABLET WEAVING
Sunday Morning Mini-Session, 9:00 – 11:30
Practice speed warping and learn to flip and rotate tablets to create simple geometric designs in warp twining. Make at least two short warps (more if you’re fast!) and weave small items such as friendship bracelets or bookmarks.
Supplies: Detailed supply list will be sent
to those who enroll in this class.
Fee: Dependent on how many supplies you bring
and how many you buy from the instructor—not over $5.00, in any case.
Level: All
S408 PLY-SPLIT BRAIDING AS A JEWELRY TECHNIQUE
Sunday Afternoon Mini-Session, 2:00 – 4:30
Ply-split braiding is a tradition from India, where men spin goat hair, ply it into thick cords and make sturdy, decorative girths, carrying straps, and neck decorations for their camels. The working method involves untwisting and opening the plies of one or more cords and pulling another cord through the opening(s). Ply-split braiding is slow and meditative and completely portable. This class, for beginners, focuses on a technique which Peter Collingwood (author of The Techniques of Ply Split Braiding) calls single course oblique twining (SCOT). Learn to use a latch hook and relatively fine cotton or linen cords (about 1/8” in diameter) to create lovely and unusual braids with angles and curves. Examine a variety of ply-split necklaces and bracelets and go home with a simple braid and ideas for creating your own jewelry.
Supplies: Latch
hook; tape measure; scissors; paper and pencil for note taking and designing;
4-ply cords—bring your own or pay fee and purchase them at the conference—Cords
can be cotton or linen (approx. 1/8” diameter) of three different values—light,
medium and dark; you will need at least 6 cords, a minimum of 30” long.
Fee: A kit with the 6 cords if you wish to
purchase from the instructor—$6.00.
Level: All.
M503 TUBULAR NECKPIECES WITH
BEADS
Saturday Maxi Sessions, 9:00 – 11:30
AM and 2:00 – 4:30 PM
Complete a neckpiece in class using colorful novelty yarns, metallics, and beads! First, learn to make the “10-minute warp” and learn how to flip and rotate the tablets. Weave a flat sampler with several geometric patterns. Then weave a tubular neckpiece in the style, size and yarns of your choice. Many neckpieces in a wide variety of styles will be available to inspire you. This is a relaxed class for beginners, based on Linda’s book Tubular Cardwoven Neckpieces. No previous weaving experience needed.
Supplies: A detailed supply list
will be sent to those who register for this class.
Fee: Dependent on supplies you
can bring; details with supply list.
Level: Intermediate and advanced
weavers.
