Fiber exploration in weaving | February 15 and 16 2025
Fiber exploration in weaving | February 15 and 16 2025
Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION
3333 Cremazie East,(Map)
Atelier 702
Montreal, QC
H1Z 2H8
DURATION
6 h
DESCRIPTION
This two-day course is designed for those wishing to expand their knowledge of weaving. On the first day, you'll learn how to warp and set up a table loom with materials such as copper, stainless steel, paper, monofilament and linen. On the second day, you'll weave on warps with unusual materials and playful fibers.
The aim is to familiarize you with various fibers, weaving techniques and structures. Participants will take home their woven samples.
TEACHER
Joanie Milette
COURSE CONTENT:
- Dressing the loom with fibers such as stainless steel, monofilament, copper, paper, hemp, linen
- Weaving samples of different structures
- Weaving with fibers such as raffia, paper, hemp and more!
- REPS (warp effect), double weave, weft effect and joined weft techniques
- Weaving tips and tricks
- Solving common problems
- How to complete your project
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Know how to use a table or floor loom
- Know how to weave plain weave and twill
INCLUDED
- All materials included
- Notebook
WHAT TO BRING
Notebook and pencil.
GOOD TO KNOW
- A kitchenette is available (fridge, microwave and unlimited coffee).
- 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
Joanie Milette is a composite, an alloy between the city she loves, Montreal, and the northern Mauricie region, her home.
A graduate in Agricultural Production from the École l'agriculture de Nicolet (2016) and in Textile Construction from the Montreal Centre for Contemporary Textiles (2022), she was awarded Professional Artisan status by the Institut des Métiers d'art du Québec in 2022.
Passionate about the arts and textile construction, she dedicates part of her year to growing dye plants, researching vegetable dyes and making decorative objects on traditional looms.