Classes and Instruction
Navajo Style Weaving: Beginner - Intermediate
This class is taught on Navajo style frame looms. These looms are a portable and simple in design. This is a slower way of weaving when compared to weaving on floor looms; however many weavers prefer the Navajo system over the large treadle floor loom. Techniques taught in the three day class will include: complete set up of a Navajo loom, designing and executing a tapestry including stripes, angles and vertical lines. If time allows students can delve into techniques such as blending, ojos, hatching and others. Tapestry techniques taught in this class are the same as those taught in Beginning Weaving and will transfer to weaving on floor looms.
Dates and Times:
Friday, August 20 - Sunday, August 22; 2010 9:00am - 4:30pm
Cost: $350 - Includes Materials
~This workshop will be held at Weaving Southwest in downtown Taos, New Mexico.
~ Call (575) 758-0433 to sign up.
~ For all ability levels.
Saturday, October 9 - Monday, October 11; 2010 9:00am - 4:30pm
Cost: $350 - Includes Materials
~This workshop will be held at Weaving Southwest in downtown Taos, New Mexico.
~ Call (575) 758-0433 to sign up.
~ For all ability levels.
Rio Grande Walking Loom Weaving Classes: Any ability level
The walking loom was introduced to New Mexico by early Spanish settlers. It is still the loom of choice for many weavers in this region. The walking loom is a floor loom that is operated standing up instead of sitting down. Most who use a walking loom find to be ergonomic and much more comfortable than sit down looms.
In this class we will weave small rugs and learn many tapestry techniques.
Saturday, September 4 - Monday, September 6 (Labor Day), 2010 9am - 4:30pm
Cost: $350 - Includes Materials
~This workshop will be held at Weaving Southwest in downtown Taos, New Mexico.
~ Call (575) 758-0433 to sign up.
~ For all ability levels.
Private weaving instruction is available.
Cost: $25/hour + materials
Lessons are taught at Weaving Southwest in downtown Taos, New Mexico. To set up a time to do a private lesson contact Kim, (575)776-3911 or kwhitneyh@gmail.com. We would love to help you work out a problem or start from the beginning! Please keep in mind that weaving can not be learned in an hour or even in a day- you need to have some time to devote in order to master the technicalities of the craft. You will receive a lot of personal attention in our classes because class sizes are very small. However, if you have a specific area you need help in, or can't find a class on the schedule that suits your needs and interests, private instruction may be for you!
~ Possible topics include: tapestry weaving, Navajo style weaving, backstrap style weaving, and more.
~ For all ability levels.