Mixed Warps for Multi-Shaft Looms
With Myra Chang Thompson
Broaden your weaving options by learning to warp with multiple yarns!
In this workshop, you will learn how to use a variety of smooth, soft, textured, chunky, thin, ribbons, wide and plain yarns that create a harmony of texture (and color) in your warp.
Mixing your warp is a great way to make the most of your yarn stash and leftovers from other projects!
You will learn tips and tricks on how to address the challenges of tension and sett in a project with mixed warp threads.
Using a variety of samples, create ideas for your next warps using color, texture and different fibers in your warp.
Myra Chang Thompson will guide you on all the steps to get you started on your next mixed warp project.
- Skill level Beginner +
- Age appropriate 18+
- Materials fee $15
- Students should bring
a lunch, a beverage, scissors, note taking materials, measuring tape, inspirational color images for ideas and anything that will insure your comfort and success in this one day class.
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.
