Learn to Weave

Learn to weave at your own pace

Very slowly I am putting my  teaching notes on a thinkific learning module found at 

https://weavewithliz.elizabethcalnantextiles.com/courses/Start-Weaving.

You need to put your email in to start.

All the 4 shaft courses will start with 1. with a number and a letter..... 

like the beginning one on plain weave and setting up your loom for the first time is 1.1A and is FREE!!

1.1A covers

Project 1. Weaving a plain weave scarf

Explanation of

  • how to calculate the right number of threads
  • how to wind a warp
  • how to put the warp on the loom
  • good weaving techniques
  • several finishing techniques
  • use of 4 ply wool eg 4ply luxury from Bendigo Woollen Mills-good colour range!!

1.1B is  next,  Project 2, A Twill sampler $40

These lessons

  • explains all the basics on how to get the beat right,
  • how to find the last pick when you loose your place in your sequence,
  • how to see a mistake
  • how to unweave quickly
  • how to read a draft,
  • 20+ ways to create pattern using a warp which will weave twill 
  • how to interpret useful books and most important,
  • how to design interesting patterns for the next projects

1.1 C  shows lots of examples and simple instructions to  weave a project of your own in plain weave or twill.

1.1 D  shows you how to set up a twill gamp. 

 

 

Lessons beginning with 2 will be 8 shaft weaves.




 


 

 

 

Workshop Wednesdays- Dates not set yet

This is a new zoom experience, to enable weavers from afar, to participate in workshops.

The plan is

  • To send a suitable threading 2-3 weeks before the workshop, with enough information on yarns and suitable sett to let you prepare the warp
  • 2 days before the workshop, I send all the notes
  • On the Wednesday, I do a longer theory session first and then we begin to weave.
  • We then zoom as needed, ie on the hour, for half an hour, and then you weave in between.  
  • If you have problems you communicate with photos and emails. 
  •  You weave each section guided by images in your notes and discussion. 

 


 

 This 4 shaft weave can be woven in many ways and can be used for linen, place mats, cushions, scarves and garment fabric with different yarns and setts.  Although it is mostly 2 blocks on 4 shafts, it can be 3 blocks on 4 shafts, and can be extended to 8 shafts. Try a variety of liftings on your threading. Look at a traditional weave in a new way.. 

Cost 1 day $120                             Tutor Liz Calnan               

Time: 1 day workshop   Number of students: 5 places available

Skill level: Able to wind a warp and thread a loom

Register for a workshop by emailing weavewithliz@hotmail.com to receive further instructions and threading

 Threading and list of suitable yarns  supplied by email after workshop payment.


Honeycomb on 4 shafts

 If you want to join this class email weavewithliz@hotmail.com, and I will send an equipment list.  You need a 4 shaft loom ( not rigid heddle or frame loom) to complete these lessons.

 

 

 

 

 



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    •  Full payment for workshop is due at time of registration and confirms your place in the workshop  (Morning and afternoon tea is included.      Please bring your own lunch).
    •  Workshops run from 9:30am to 4pm. Please arrive by 9.15, so that we can start at 9.30am
    •  Material Fee may apply to some workshops and can be paid at the time of workshop 


    Workshop Cancellation Policy

    ( workshops organized by Liz Calnan)

    If I cancel the workshop due to illness or lack of participants, I will refund all fees.

    I understand that circumstances can arise causing a change in your plans, but I must adhere to a business policy. I need at least 5 students a day to make expenses. 

    •  If you need to cancel your workshop registration, I must be notified 7 days prior to the workshop. A $30.00  fee will be charged against your refund*.
    •  If you cancel 6 days or less prior to a workshop - You will be charged 50% of your workshop payment*
    • If you do not notify me and do not turn up to the workshop there will be no refund*
    • If you need to cancel, please contact me asap as there may be someone on the waiting list,  if not.....
    • If you need to cancel, always consider sending a friend in your place, but please notify the tutor/me as soon as possible to obtain the requirement list and leave enough time so that your friend can work on the requirements for the workshop.

    *The exception to this policy - is if you can give me documentation of a medical emergency or if the workshop has to be canceled due to extremely hazardous weather conditions in traveling to our location eg bushfires..