WEAVING WORKSHOPS

Khadi 101:  Harnessing Twist Energy 
Duration: 3 day 
Level:  Intermediate Weaving, advanced spinning optional 
This class is for intermediate weavers: experienced spinners who want to learn to spin technical yarns are encouraged to attend.  This is a round robin workshop. 
Class size limit : Minimum 4, maximum 12 

Synopsis 
This class is an intensive study using singles yarns as weft.  We will use commercial singles yarns in various weights and twist levels.  Spinners may spin their own weft yarns. 
We will explore the relationships between yarn sizes in warp and weft and the effects on sett and energy in singles weft.  Weave structure and yarn properties will also be studied. 
8-shaft looms are preferred. 

Learning Objectives  
1. Understand the relationship between twist and energy 
2. Understand the dynamics of yarn size, yarn energy, sett, and beat 
3. Understand how to maximize yarn properties with weave structure 
4. Learn to design fabrics that exploit or mask yarn energy 
 
Students should bring 
Warped table loom, shuttles, etc. 
Optional--Spinning wheel (charkha preferred) 

Note:  I can rent charkhas to experienced spinners who know how to spin on a great wheel but do not have a charkha.  This is not a beginning spinning class. 
 
Khadi 201:  Single Shuttle Plaid 
Duration: 2 day 
Level:  Intermediate.  This class is for experienced spinners and weavers  
Class size limit : 15 
Materials Fee: $10 per person

Synopsis 
We will work with striped slivers and color control in the spinning.  Once control is established, we will develop color stripe arrangements for a commercial warp to match our ability to create handspun weft stripes.  We will paint the stripes on a white warp.  Because we will be working with handspun singles, yarn energy will also be discussed. 
Notes:  This technique is ideally suited to the charkha. If participants have a charkha, they are encouraged to bring it whether they know how to use it or not. 
Please also refer to the article  Spinning for a Single Shuttle Plaid, SS&D Winter '98 for more detailed information. 

Learning Objectives  
1.  Color separation in spinning striped sliver for weft 
2.  Control of length of color sections 
3. Warp calculations for weaving plaids 
 

Students should bring 
Spinning wheel and/or charkha 
Loom warped to specification, shuttles, etc. 
Bobbin winder 

Note  I can rent charkhas to experienced spinners who do not have a charkha.  This is not a beginning spinning class. 
 

Khadi 301:  Crepe and Shape , or Collapse With Crepe Yarns 
Duration: 2 day 
Level:  Experienced Spinning and Weaving.  This class is for experienced spinners and intermediate weavers. 
Class size limit : 15 

Synopsis 
Not for spinners only!  Weavers who do not spin will use commercial crepe twist yarns and spinning students will spin weft yarns using the fibers of their choice and weave a variety of textures on a straight twill threading.   We will explore technical spinning and will use our handspun as weft.  Non-spinners will use commercial crepe twist yarns.  We will learn to use high energy crepe yarns and use the energy in conjunction with weave structure to shape fabric on the loom. Sett will be explored and completed fabrics will be documented and compared relative to elasticity, hand and utility. 
Commercial crepe yarns will be provided: students may bring their own fibers or use fibers supplied at the workshop. 
Please also refer to the article Crepe & Shape, Spin-Off Fall '99 for more detailed information. 
 

Learning Objectives 
1. Understand the wheel ratios and how to use them to obtain consistent crepe yarns 
2. Design crepe yarns to obtain collapse and stretch effects 
3. Design stretch fabrics based on our knowledge of the yarn properties 
 

Students should bring 
Spinning wheel (charkha preferred) 
Warped table loom, shuttles, etc. 

Note  I can rent charkhas to experienced spinners who know how to spin on a great wheel but do not have a charkha.  This is not a beginning spinning class. 
 

Woven Shibori  
Duration: 3 day 
Level:  Intermediate Weaving. This is a round robin workshop. 
Class size limit : 12 

Synopsis 
This class is an introduction to the technique of weft shibori. Students will learn the methods of incorporating shibori stitchers into the cloth as it is woven. Several different weave structures will be used to develop a sample book. 8-shaft looms are preferred.  We will also start an indigo vat and use it to dye the samples.

Learning Objectives  
1. Understand the theory of woven shibori
2. Understand how to design for woven shibori, including the use of weaving software
3. Understand how to prepare the fabric for dyeing
 
Students should bring 
Warped loom, shuttles, bobbin winder, weft yarn, etc.
Hand protector for pulling stitchers, such as leather finger protector