Tabby Tree Weaver - Weaving Classes

	Class Schedule: June 2008 *Due to the increase cost of gas we will offer many classes in two full day sessions as opposed to 4 half day sessions. Classes are noted individually below. Friday evening classes & week-end classes will be offerred upon request. New: Weaving Camp for 11-14 year olds: June 9-13 from 9:00-12:30. Weaving on floor looms. Limited enrollment-call early for reservation. Beginning Spinning: Learn the technique one Sat. and take the wheel home to practice. Return the 2nd week and learn to ply. See description. Saturday June 7 & 14 from 10:00-12:00. Overshot: Traditional coverlet weaves. June 18, 25, and July 3 or 10th from 9:00 am. - 2:30 p.m. ********************************** Class Schedule: July 2008 Beginning Weaving: July 12 & 19 FULL day classes. See description. Doubleweave: Have a narrow floor loom but want to weave wider? You'll find out how in this class along with several other aspects of doubleweave. July 26 & August 2 are FULL day classes. Beginning Spinning: Learn the technique one Sat. and take the wheel home to practice then learn to ply the second week. See description. July 12 & 19 from 10:00-12:00. ************************************ Class Schedule: August 2008 Beginning Spinning: Learn the technique one Sat. and take the wheel home to practice then learn to ply the second week. See description. August 2 & 9 from 9:30-11:30.		Beginning Spinning This is a class for those of you who have never tried spinning but always wanted to. It is taught by Alice Meitl our award winning, experienced and knowledgeable spinner. This is a two session class with the first session devoted to spinning on a wheel with roving. The second session will be on plying and learning what fibers are best for different projects. Wheels provided. $60.00 plus $5.00 materials fee. New: Spinning For Competition Want to enter your hand spun in competition but not sure how to prepare your skein? We will explore where to find competitions, explain class categories, what fibers are suited for the catagories and will provide feed back on a skein prepared in class. One 4 hour session. Bring your wheel or use one of ours. $40.00 plus materials. ******************************************* Spinning Novelty Yarn Come and join us to create three designer yarns, cabled, slub and Navajo plied yarn. This is a two session class taught by Alice Meitl with the first session concentrating on the slub and cabled yarn. Part two covers the Navajo plyingRequirement for this class is the ability to spin. If supplying your own wheel, please bring 3 empty bobbins. Fee is $60.00 plus materials fee $5.00 ******************************************************************* NEW: Weaving Rag Rugs**: Explore the fun with rag rugs! Learn about cutting the strips, designing, calculating yardage and finishing ideas. Techniques apply to 2, 4 or more shafts. This is a 4 session class with each session lasting 3 1/2-4 hours. Fee $100.00(includes warp).Participants will provide 5-6yards of fabric in their own color choices. Fabric is to be washed and ironed prior to 2nd class time. This class is for weavers with prior experience in winding a warp and dressing the loom.

	New: Weaving Camp for 11-14 year olds. Participatants will swap off on floor looms to create several different projects such as handbags, cell phone holders, scarves or small rugs or mats. Must be tall enough to reach the treadles or may use a table loom. Fee includes all supplies. $150.00.		Overshot An adventure in patterns with two shuttles. This class discusses reading a pattern, altering a pattern draft, using two shuttles for Overshot, a traditional coverlet technique. A project will be planned and woven. Four 3 1/2-4 hour sessions or two FULL days. Fee $100.00 plus your materials for the project. Floor loom provided.

	Beginning Weaving Beginning Weaving is designed to get you comfortable with planning a project, making your own warp, dressing a loom, weaving techniques and introduction to drafting. This is a 4 session class with 3 1/2 hours per session or two FULL days. Fee $85.00 plus $15.00 materials fee-includes use of a floor loom. Weaving II In Weaving II, you will be guided in creating your own project which you will draft and choose the materials for. A repeat of the warping process and dressing the loom will be done . We will also address finishing techniques for projects. This is a 4 session course with 3 1/2 hours per session or two FULL days. Fee $85.00 plus materials fee of $15.00 and includes use of a floor loom.		Twills We will explore the differences in various twills such as straight, point, and advancing as well as their uses. We will draft a twill and weave a scarf. 4 three 1/2 -4 hour sessions or two FULL days. Fee $100.00 plus your materials for the project. Floor loom provided. Summer & Winter: Looking for a weaving technique that is versatile and lends itself to traditional or contemporary designs? This is a great class for you. We will explore the drafting using a profile draft and design your own piece which will be woven in class. The effect of different treadling will be explored with this piece. This is a 4 session 3 1/2-4 hour class or 2-3 FULL days. Fee is $100.00 plus your materials for the project. Floor loom provided.
	Classes are always forming and can be arranged in two full day sessions instead of 3 1/2 hr. sessions for those who must travel a distance to class. Contact me today to inquire about a class schedule or to learn more about the classes above. Reach me at: (317) 984-5475 or linda@tabbytreeweaver.com or tabby tree weaver @comcast.net Private classes are available upon request.