Walnut Creek Guide to Arts + Rec Fall 2014

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Decorative & Fiber Arts A D U LT

Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving Workshop-I The rigid heddle loom is a very portable, inexpensive, and elegantly simple tool for weaving. The Cricket Loom is a small rigid heddle loom that is ideal for knitters who want to use up leftover yarns, for spinners with yarn to spare, and for those just wanting to give weaving a try. Learn how to warp using the direct warping peg method and to weave a scarf using a variety of yarns. Returning students are encouraged. Bring your own yarn or pay a supply fee of $15. Loom may be rented for $5 or bring your own. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org. INSTRUCTOR : Reba Siero LOCATION Studio H, Heather Farm $66: 1 class

Class 26560

Janet Moore

9:30am-4:30pm

9/28

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Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving Workshop-II

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Loom Weaving (Cont)

Not only is the rigid heddle loom very portable and easy to use, it

Once the weaver is secure in loom warping techniques, the

weavings of Latin American and Southeast Asia, which are

range of weaving projects is limitless. Explore, at your own level,

made on looms similar to the rigid heddle loom. You will have

projects such as colonial overshot, rug weaving, lace weaving, wall

an opportunity to explore a range of lace and patterned weaves

hangings, double weave, and tapestry. To take this class you must

such as leno lace, Spanish medallion and pick up patterns. Bring

be able to warp the loom on your own or have completed one

a lunch. Bring your own yarn or pay a supply fee of $15. Loom

beginning weaving workshop or course. Prerequisite: Beginning

may be rented for $5 or bring your own warped rigid heddle loom.

Weaving or instructor’s ok. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.

Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.

is very versatile. Think of the many beautiful indigenous pattern

org.

INSTRUCTOR : Reba Siero

INSTRUCTOR : Lou Grantham

LOCATION Studio H, Heather Farm

LOCATION Studio H, Heather Farm

$66: 1 class

$200: 9 classes

$5 supply fee due at first class

Class 26610

Tue

1:30pm-4:30pm

9/16-11/18

Class 26611

Tue

6:30pm-9:30pm

9/16-11/18

No class 11/11

Class 26561

Sun

9:30am-4:30pm

10/12

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NEW | Explorations in Tapestry Learn to create images with color and texture on a frame loom!

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NEW | Whimsical Baskets for All Ages

A master weaver will inspire you with images and her own tapestries, and you will learn techniques of woven tapestry on

Come join in the fun of whimsical basket making. Using your

small looms available for rent. Explore creating shapes, blending

imagination and an array of reeds, grass, bark, rope, vines and

color from one area to another, weaving the curve. If you have

other natural materials, the instructor will guide you to make a one

handspun yarns, or weaving yarns, bring a bagful to play with.

of a kind basket. We will explore different techniques, shapes and

We’ll warp the looms in class, and you’ll weave a colorful sampler.

sizes and stretch the possibilities of basket making. Bring a snack,

Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.

lunch and beverage. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.

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Sun

INSTRUCTOR : Janet Moore

INSTRUCTOR : Karrie Dunham

LOCATION Studio H, Heather Farm

LOCATION Studio H, Heather Farm

$129: 4 classes

$7.50 supply fee due at first class

$65: 1 class

$10 supply fee due at class

Class 26702

1:00pm-4:00pm

Class 26712

9:30am-2:30pm

No class 10/4

Sat

(925)943-5846 | www.Arts-Ed.org

10/25

Sat

9/20-10/18


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