There is space available in a workshop on Lace weaves to be given by Susan
Wilson Feb. 18-19, 2012. This workshop is sponsored by the Olympia Weavers
Guild and will be held at the North Olympia Fire Station on Boston Harbor
Rd., Olympia.
Participants will supply and work on their own looms. On the first day
weaver-controlled techniques, e.g. Brook’s bouquet and leno, which allow the
weaver to place the lacey areas wherever desired in the cloth will be
covered. Pictorial images and geometric shapes can be created at will. On
the second day lace will be created “automatically” using the
loom-controlled lace structures, e.g. huck, Swedish lace, and Bronson lace.
Students will create a sampler of a variety of weaver-controlled techniques
and one 4-shaft or 8-shaft loom-controlled structure. Drafting principles
for several loom-controlled structures, as well as techniques for creating
lace on other threadings, will be covered.
Level: advanced beginner or intermediate and up. Must be able to warp a loom
with even tension, weave balanced plain weave, and read a draft. 4-shaft or
8-shaft loom required. Drafts will be sent at the time of registration and
the loom must be warped and ready to go at workshop time. Cost will be
between $60-$70 depending on the number of participants. No materials fee.
To register, please contact Karen Anderson at mkanderson@fairpoin
Susan Wilson, a weaver for 40 years, has lectured and taught workshops
throughout the U.S. and at several Convergences and regional conferences.
You can read more about her at http://www.susanwil
Karen Anderson Olympia Weavers Guild Workshop Chair