Sorry, this workshop is full. Get on a waiting list.

NB: Registration for members opens Friday, Nov 3, for non-members Saturday Nov 4 at 12:00pm.

Description: Have you ever wanted to weave a tweed? It all begins with the design.

The class will begin with a short presentation about the history of tweed, the different types and patterns, how a tweed is different from a tartan and how tweed designs intersect with colour-and-weave.

Then using a photograph or postcard of your favourite landscape for inspiration, you will begin designing your tweed by making a series of wrappings (aka reelings). Based on one or more of your wrappings, you will complete a full-colour weaving draft of your tweed design for your final project.

Prerequisite: Weaving 1 4-shaft weaving class, knowledge of reading and writing weaving drafts would be helpful but not essential and should not discourage students from signing up

Students should bring:  a photo or postcard of their favourite landscape to use as the inspiration for their tweed.

Students should also bring a notebook, pencil, eraser, ruler, colour pencils, sharpener, a full roll of scotch tape, scissors and several sheets of large scale graph paper. Please note: this is a design class, we will not be weaving.

Materials fee:  $20 for materials supplied by instructor