Ariadne's Weave
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Classes, Individual Instruction, Consultation
Beginning rigid heddle, from preparation to finishing
Includes choosing what to weave, yarn choice, warp and weft measurement, warping the loom, tie-ing on and sleying, placement of warping sticks, rolling on the beams, weaving (plain weave), hemstitching, wet finishing. If there is time, consultation on buying a loom, buying yarn, and minor troubleshooting, as well as one additional bonus lace structure. Extensive documentation.
Full day, 6 hours, $225, may be done in two sessions with entire payment
due at time of first session. Two free bonus 20-minute consultations.
Beginning rigid heddle weaving, light
Warp and weft measurement, warping, tie-ons, sleying, warping sticks, hemstitching and weaving (plain weave).
Half day, 3 hours, $120. Two free bonus 20-minute consultations.
Instruction on specific topics
Specific weaving structures such as Lace (Leno, Danish Medallions, Spanish Lace, Brooks Bouquet); Clasped Weft; Stripes; or ones requested
by the client at the beginning level. Intermediate or advanced level structures will not be taught. $45/hour, billed in half hour increments, with a one hour minimum.
Weaving mathematics. Choosing yarn size and heddle, calculating warp and weft requirements, lengths and widths of various weavings (scarf, shawl, table runner). $45/hour, billed in half hour increments, with a one hour minimum.
Troubleshooting. Uneven tension, color mismatch, broken yarn threads, diagonal fell line, inconsistent selvedges (edges), running out of yarn before being finished, yarn splitting, yarn picks (rows) that are too loose or too tight. $45/hour, billed in half hour increments, with a one hour minimum.
Review of warping the loom, including sleying and tie-ons. $45/hour, billed in half hour increments, with a one hour minimum.
Topics as agreed upon by instructor and client, charge and approximate length of class to be decided ahead of time with charges due at the beginning of the session. $45/hour and up, minimum one hour.
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Lynne Diamond-Nigh for Ariadne’s Weave
828-279-3609