Contemporary Transparency Weaving
With Myra Chang Thompson
This program is part of Handwork 2026, presented by Craft in America
Transparency weaving is a traditional weave found often in Scandinavian countries featuring a light, airy and transparent textile with a simple pattern.
They were traditionally used as room dividers, privacy screens for windows or doors, woven to hang in places where light passes to create a decorative lighting effect.
Our workshop begins with a painted linen warp to which a set of pattern threads and a linen binder will be woven. The result is a contemporary transparency suitable for the modern home or office.
This plain weave technique requires 2 shafts— students may use a rigid heddle loom, but they must be at least 15” or wider. The rigid heddle looms require a 10 dent reed.
Two-Day Workshop
Day 1 – Saturday, May 16, 2026
Day 2 – Sunday, May 17, 2026
Buy, Bring, or Rent A Loom for This Workshop
We offer a good selection of top-quality looms for purchase. Begin your weaving journey with a loom of your own! Contact us for more information
If you already have the appropriate loom, please bring that to the workshop.
We also offer a limited number of looms you can rent on-site during this workshop.
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Loom rental: 15 3/4″ LeClerc Dorothy Table Loom
4H, 12 dent reed,1 boat shuttle, 1 threading hook. On-site rental during workshop. Retail price of loom is $915.
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- Skill level Intermediate
- Age appropriate 16+ (minors must have a parent on site)
- Materials fee $25 (includes hand dyed linen warp, linen weft and a colorful variety of pattern yarns) and a detailed handout with references.)
- Students should bring
a rigid heddle or multi-shaft loom with two sheds and the following, labeled with your name:
- A low-profile boat shuttles with bobbins for the linen binder
- Several small stick shuttles
- Any handspun or unique yarn you wish to use
- Scissors
- Note-taking materials
- Blunt tapestry needle
- Lunch and beverages
- Any personal items to ensure a great class experience
Instructor
Myra Chang ThompsonMyra was born in Northern New Mexico. Embroidery, crochet and clothing construction were taught by her mother and practiced throughout most of her life. Myra is a professional teacher with 35 years of classroom experience. Early in her marriage, she was given a 4 shaft loom by her husband, Bill. She was a member of the Stockton Weavers Guild in California. She refined her weaving skills under the watchful eye of E. E. Gilmore of Gilmore Looms. Her passion for weaving and teaching grew over the years. During Myra’s time in the Weavers Guild of Boston, her technical skills were honed. Upon returning to New Mexico, she joined Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild and Fiber to Finish Guild in Valencia County. A long time member of Handweavers Guild of America, Myra attends and teaches at Convergence, the biennial fiber arts conference. She also teaches locally, regionally and nationally.
