Expired Extreme Warp Makeover with Robyn Spady

3 Day Workshop with Robin Spady

May 17–19, 2023

9:00am-4:00pm

Hate to warp, but love to weave? Want more versatility from a single warp? Then this is a workshop for you! In this workshop, participants will warp their loom with their choice of one of three four-shaft threadings and perform an extreme makeover and weave it many different ways . . . from twill, lace, and overshot to swivel, corduroy, deflected weft, and double-faced. At the same time, participants are presented with the basics of different structures and how to adapt a single threading to weave a number of different weaves, including concepts such as star vs. rose fashion, weaving on opposites, and echo treadling. Four-shaft loom required. (Note: This is not a round-robin workshop.)

Please see the Instructions and Supply List for the materials and preparation you’ll need.

A limited number of table looms will be available for rent from the Jansen Art Center. Contact [email protected] for details.

Instructor Bio

Robyn Spady was introduced to handweaving as a baby with her handwoven baby blanket woven by her great-grandmother. Inspired by her blankie, she learned to weave at a young age and has been weaving for over 50 years. She completed HGA’s Certificate of Excellence in Handweaving (COE-W) in 2004 with the specialized study Loom-controlled Stitched Double Cloth.  Robyn is fascinated by the infinite possibilities of crossing threads and loves coming up with new ideas to create fabric and transform it into something new and exciting. She is committed to turning the weaving world on to double-faced fabrics, four-shaft weaves, uncommon and advanced weave structures, and passementerie techniques. Robyn is also the founder and editor of Heddlecraft® magazine.

Joining us from out of town?
The Inn at Lynden is offering discounted room rates for workshop participants. Please call the Inn at 360-746-8597 for reservations and let them know you are part of the workshop. More information can be found at www.innatlynden.com

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