a personal approach to Weaving and Dye Workshops
As in the past, profits from my workshops continue to go to animal causes,
who have a greater need.
2020-2021 Workshop and Program Schedule
Given that we may be in isolation for another several months, and that I've had a lot of quiet time to think, I’ve put together a series of on-line demos made especially for zoom watchers. These individual programs are designed for any sized audience who has access to Zoom and is no different than watching a video on-line. The one exception is that audience members have the ability to interact, ask questions, ask for something to be repeated, make suggestions to what they observe. I have always encouraged open discussion for my in-person guild programs and this should be no different, in fact maybe even more accessible to watchers.
All mini programs/demos can be offered as a one hour, zoom presentation.
Intro to the Marvelous World of Computerized Drafting. This program uses the two major drafting programs available for download onto your own system - Fiberworks and Tempoweave. Both programs offer essentially the same tools, just in a different format. This is designed to be an INTRO to computerized drafting to dazzle the newbies and bring them onboard. Current users will pick up a few tricks, too.
Computerized Drafting for Current Users. This program will assist with current drafting users to help them over those ruts that we all experience and take them to the next level. This session can feature items such as colorizing, cutting and pasting, telescoping, networking, turning... Because this is designed as a one-hour online program, specific subjects should be determined beforehand by members. This will help us to focus and accomplish your goals.
Draft your Dream Team. This mini offers an emphasis on one or two specific, but well known weaving drafts and how to bring them into something like magic using drafting tools. We expand, contract, change the size of threads, cut/paste, and colorized to dazzle.
Take Your Turn. As weavers who are constantly finding drafts online and in books, we may not know that this is just the beginning. You can take that draft and manipulate it into an efficient and cooperative weaving experience simply by TURNING it. Come along this short journey and discover why ‘turning’ is such a valuable tool and why you should use it or not.
This is just the beginning of my thoughts for the past several months. So many more subjects can be discussed and developed. Sometimes adversity forces one to think differently - making lemonade.
WEAVING COMPENDIUM
This guild program offers an hour (or more) long discussion with examples of some of the best information available regarding your weaving equipment: Looms in general, shafts, treadles, shuttles and tips/tricks to help you achieve a better handwoven product...and it'll make you feel more comfortable at your loom. This past couple of years I've had the opportunity to write weavers' blogs on all of the above for Handwoven Magazine and have now compiled many of these tips into a focused program for guilds- and its easy to do this program via zoom. Below is my current schedule.
November 10, 2020, Peninsula Guild, Port Townsend, WA
February 4, 2021, Whidbey Weavers Guild, Coupeville, WA
February 27, 2021, Greater Vancouver Weavers Guild, Vancouver, BC
March 6, 2021, N. Olympic S&W Guild, Olympic Peninsula, WA
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Dye Techniques for Weavers
Painting for an Artisan Scarf
If you're a weaver looking for a new technique to take you to that next level, consider starting your own line of painted fashion scarves using an extremely easy method to paint your warps.
Here are a couple of photos from just some of my workshops
I am now offering a one-day weavers' workshop in Computer Design and Drafting, using Fiber Works PCW. I can supply a demo download for participants or directions to download from the web ahead of time, so that participants can come fully prepared. Take weaving to the next level by designing your own work and be even more proud of your weaving results.
WEAVING COMPENDIUM: Loom Maintenance, Repair and How to Make Your Loom Work with You
I've been in the side-business of restoring old looms for years and have encountered nearly every make and model, and shared my tips in Handwoven magazine articles. It's a shame to see a good loom sit idle for want of a tune-up or a new part. This is a program designed for weavers' guilds and groups. I also consult and give guidance if you want to buy or sell equipment and I usually know most of the market resources.
Double Weave
Double Weave is the easiest thing to learn, but it's probably better to take a workshop for your first go at it. One warp and we go thru nine different techniques to play with. Double layers, double cloth, windows, laces, little stuffed pillows within the cloth....
Crackle Weave - Mysteries and Magic. This class is comprised of fundamentals of the crackle structure, drafting using computer enhanced draw-downs (and a solid intro to computer drafting) , and hands on weaving using a multitude of treadling combinations. You'll learn something of twills, summer&winter, overshot and lace in the process. Plan on two 6- hour days for this workshop.
I always offer one-on-one tutorials and can
design a course just for your individual interests.
My work has appeared in Handwoven publications
A Lush, Brushed Blanket. Jan 09
Maintaining Your Loom. Jan 11
Beautiful Bamboo. Handwoven: Nov 15
Warps to Dye For. Handwoven: Mar 16
Milk Fiber. Handwoven: Nov 17
Satin for the Kitchen - Bamboo Towels. Handwoven: Jan 17
Bubbles on your Loom. Handwoven: Jan 18
A lover of Looms. Handwoven: Sept 18
More than a Feeling: the Practical Guide to Floor Looms. Handwoven: Nov 18
Reflections on our American Heritage: Delightful Weaving. Handwoven: Mar 19
Banana Fiber. Handwoven: Jan 20
Dancing with your Loom. Handwoven: Jan 20
Hand Woven, Yarn Lab: June 2020
Hand Woven, Sept/Oct 2020
Hand Woven, Nov/Dec 2020
WeavingToday.com and Handwovenmagazine.com - numerous guest blogs
www.longthreadmedia.com
I've presented programs, workshops, seminars,
or judged for the following hosts
Washington and British Columbia
Fibers & Beyond Conferences
Methow Valley S&W Guild
Peace Arch Weavers Guild
Vancouver Weavers Guild
Skagit Valley S&W Guild
Fiber Fusion Conferences
Peninsula Weavers Guild
Whatcom Weavers Guild
Whidbey Weavers Guild
Olympia Weavers Guild
Tacoma Weavers Guild
Seattle Weavers Guild
NWRSA Conference
Skagit Valley College
Evergreen State Fair
Skagit Spinners
Oregon
Central Oregon S&W Guild
~Bend and Sisters, OR~
Colorado
Northern Colorado Weavers Guild
The Estes Park Wool Market
Colorado State University
Poudre River Art Center
Global Village Museum
Spring Creek Gardens
Whole Foods Market
Steamboat Springs
Glenwood Springs
City of Fort Collins
Boulder County
Indigo Threads
Weld County
Other Locations
Utah State University
Cowgirl Yarns, Laramie, WY
My Affiliations
Association of Northwest Weavers' Guilds
Membership Chair (as of June 2016)
Skagit Valley Weavers Guild
Whatcom Weavers Guild
Seattle Weavers Guild
Complex Weavers
Montana Association of Weavers and Spinners
Northern Colorado Weavers Guild
Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild
Hand Weavers Guild of Boulder (Colorado)