WEAVING A WOOL RUG - BEGINNER | December 13, 14, 15
Friday December 13, from 5 pm to 9:30 pm
Saturday, December 14, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 15, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION
3333 Crémazie East,(Map)
Atelier 702
Montreal, QC
H1Z 2H8
DURATION
19:30 Hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Learn to weave a rug using a woven technique known as the weft-faced. The loom will have been previously mounted with a warp. Each participant will leave with their own designed and handwoven wool rug!
TEACHER
Joanie Milette
COURSE CONTENT:
- Introduction to the loom and how it works
- Introduction to the weft-faced technique
- How to choose fiber for warp and weft
- Design and calculation of material requirements
- Tips and tricks for good weaving
- Carpet finishing
SKILLS REQUIRED
No previous experience is required.
INCLUDED
- All required materials provided
- Notebook
WHAT TO BRING
Notebook and pencil.
GOOD TO KNOW
- A kitchenette is available (fridge, microwave and unlimited coffee).
- The workshop will be given in French with help for English participants
- Prior to the workshop date, students will receive an e-mail reminder with full workshop details.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Due to small class sizes, we are unable to offer refunds for workshops. If, for any reason, you are unable to attend, you have the option of sending someone in your place or registering for another date.
ABOUT JOANIE
Graduate inAgricultural Production from École d'agriculture from Nicolet (2016) and inTextile Construction from the Montreal Centre for Contemporary Textiles (2022),she was awarded the Prix Coup de Coeur by the Institut des Métiers d'art in2022. Passionate about traditional textile skills such as weaving and natural dyeing, she dedicates a part of her year to the culture of dye plants and to technical research on her loom.