3-day Workshop TBA during ANWG Conference hosted by Portland Handweaver Guild

This workshop introduces weavers to the concept of block design, where two shafts control the color of each block or threading unit. One shaft controls the pattern colorway while the other controls the background color. Color suggestions for warping will be sent via email. Drafts for 4- and 8-shaft looms will be sent via UPS mail upon registration. Learn an easy way to tie a wide warp onto the front cloth beam rod, in addition to a versatile treadling method to maximize the number of patterns. Discussions will focus on color, movement of blocks, skeleton tie-ups, and threading systems. Weavers will work exclusively on their own looms, learning how to interpret the profile treadling plans for both the thick and thin weft picks. The warp is wide enough for a table runner or several placemats. Weavers will also participate in a color wrap session.