Instructor:  Ruth Howe

Date: July 9, July 16, 17 & 18

Time: 9:00 – 3:00

Prerequisites: Boot Camps 1 & 2 

Class Description: Boot Camp 1 explored Straight Draw threading with a sampler.  Boot Camp 2 was all about Twill threadings with a Twill Gamp.  Boot Camp 3 is  about Block Weave structures and Profile Drafts.

The Block Weave class will be a Round Robin class so everyone will thread a Profile Draft and each participant will weave a sample of each weave structure. The Block weaves included in this class will be Summer & Winter, Monks Belt (a form of Overshot), Bronson Lace, Long Cabin, Crackle and Patchwork. You will go home with a sample of each of these Block weaves and the “how to” instructions for each Block Weave. 

July 9^th is for planning, winding warps and beginning to dressing a loom.  Looms must be ready to weave on by the start of class on Wednesday, July 16^th.

Fee: $240 for HWFA members (must have completed orientation at the time of registration) $250 for non-members, payable by check, cash or credit card

Materials fee: $20 includes yarn and notebook with all handouts.  This fee is payable in correct change to teacher first day of class.

Supplies brought by students: Bring your weaving tool kit with 2 pairs of scissors, small for snipping threads and large for cutting warp off loom.  Pencil, calculator, threading hook (I have hooks for sale if you do not have one).  Lunch & beverage.

Maximum number of students: 6

To secure your seat in the class, send registration form with check to:

Heritage Weavers and Fiber Artists (HWFA), 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, NC 28791 OR drop cash, check or credit card by the Boarding House Monday through Friday 10 am - 3pm.

Also be sure to include the Class Sign-Up Form found by clicking here: