Supplemental Weft Inlay

This class is focused on inlay techniques which incorporate an extra weft to create patterns and designs in a ground cloth. While you are creating the cloth from selvedge to selvedge, any variety of additional weft materials can be added for interest. A variety of inlay techniques will be taught, such as inlay at random, inlay on pattern, and inlay in alternate sheds.

You will work on your own loom and have the opportunity to collaborate with other students. This is a self-paced class and you'll be free to pick and choose which techniques you wish to concentrate on.

Date and Time: October 17th, 10am-4pm

Location: Fairbanks Weaver’s and Spinner’s Guild

Instructor: Dawn Ahlert

Age Range: 14 to adult

Skill Level/Prior Skills Needed: Beginner - must have the ability to warp a rigid heddle table or floor loom and plain weave

Materials Students Must Bring:

• rigid heddle, table or floor loom, dressed and ready to weave

  • warp yarn can be any of the following: 8/4 cotton carpet warp, 3/2 cotton, 8/5 linen, 12/9 cotton seine twine

  • warp should measure a minimum of 8 inches weaving width on the loom and a minimum of 2 yards

  • sett appropriate for balanced plain weave

  • thread warp for plain weave

• weft same yarn as used for warp

• A variety of wool weaving yarns for weft, including novelty yarns for inlay.

• Stick shuttles and/or a boat shuttle with bobbin

Workshop Fee: $100*

Materials Fee: $15

*Pay What You Can discounts on workshop fees (up to 30% off) are available to those in need. Please choose the price below that you are able to pay. The funds available for these discounts are limited and it is our hope that those who need it most will be able to benefit. We ask that you keep the broader community in mind and if you’re able to pay in full, please do - your extra dollars will support someone who is unable to.