Log Cabin on a Rigid Heddle Loom

Log Cabin on a Rigid Heddle Loom

Adult | Available

286 Whisconier Rd Brookfield, CT 06804 United States

Weaving Studio

Intermediate

Wednesday, May 29, 2024-Wednesday, June 5, 2024

5:00 PM-8:00 PM on Wed

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$130.00

Member Discount Available

Students will learn how to design, warp, and weave Log Cabin on their rigid heddle looms. This class will begin by covering the basics of what needs to happen on the loom in order to create the distinct striping patterns found in Log Cabin designs. We will first weave a set of coasters to explore the basics of log cabin using the indirect warping method. In the second class we will dress the loom for a set of hand towels using the direct warping method with the warp and weft each doubled. Students will then finish weaving the towels on their own at home. Must already know the basics of how to warp a loom for this class. 

If bringing your own yarn you will need approximately 700 yards each of two highly contrasting colors in 8/2 unmercerized cotton. 

  • There is a $4 registration fee included in tuition.

    Members will have the $4 fee deducted from the tuition.

    ** Class size is limited to 5


    **    Please note that classes at Brookfield Craft Center must meet a minimum number of registrations for the class to run. Students will be notified within a week's notice whether their class will be held. If the class is canceled due to low enrollment, students may request to be transferred to another class or be refunded in full.

     

    *** Please note there are several steps to walk down to the Fiber Studio ***

  •                                                            *****Required Supplies*****
    • Ideally students in this class will be using their own looms. If needed, a rigid heddle loom may be rented.
    • Yarn. Students are welcomed to purchase/bring their own yarn. For the coasters they will need two highly contrasting colors, preferably of the some type of yarn. A 3/2 cotton weaving yarn would work well, certain knitting yarns could also be used. For the towels two highly contrasting colors of 8/2 unmercerized cotton weaving yarn will be needed. Approximately 700 yards each.

Katie Strano is fiber artist focusing on small scale production weaving, and art pieces for her business, Heddle Over Heels. She has worked with regional farmers to create handwoven pieces using their locally grown wool and fibers. In addition, she offers private weaving lessons and is also the floor loom and rigid heddle weaving instructor at Brookfield Craft Center, in Brookfield, CT. She works out of her home studio in Southbury, CT. More information can be found at heddleoverheels.com