Warped to WOW! Multi-Shaft Work Session
With Myra Chang Thompson
Are you still a little unsure of how to proceed with your next weaving project because warping the loom has you wondering or confused?
This one day warping refresher class is just for you! Come to class prepared with the next project you’d like to tackle and all the questions you have about the wonders of warping.
We will review sett, pattern, pattern repeats, and all calculations. Using the yarn of YOUR choice, you will warp your next project using the front-to-back method!
A demonstration will refresh your skills in sleying the reed, threading the heddles, tying on (with or without doups), packing, tying on to the front cloth beam and, the all important step: tensioning your loom.
We will go at a slow and steady pace, allowing you to take notes or pictures of the process that have left you stumped in the past.
- Skill level Beginner +
- Age appropriate 18+
- Materials fee $10
- Students should bring
a snack, beverage, the warp you want to use on this project, scissors, measuring tape, color samples (from magazines) and whatever else will help you have a successful day.
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.
