{"product_id":"cours-tissage-metier-table-montreal","title":"Weaving Class – Introduction to the 4-Shafts Table Loom","description":"\u003c!--StartFragment--\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eLearn how to prepare, warp, and use a \u003cstrong\u003emulti-shaft table loom\u003c\/strong\u003e during this hands-on three-day weaving class in Montreal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDesigned for beginners, this course takes you through the essential steps of a weaving project. Using a \u003cstrong\u003e4-shaft table loom\u003c\/strong\u003e, you will learn how to prepare and measure a warp, thread the heddles, sley the reed, dress the loom, and begin weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eYou will create a small cotton towel while putting these skills into practice and exploring different weave structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe goal is to give you the knowledge and confidence to prepare and complete your own weaving projects independently.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo previous weaving experience is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoose Your Loom\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI’ll bring my own loom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBring your own table loom with a minimum of four shafts and learn directly on your equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI’ll use a studio loom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA table loom will be provided for you for the duration of the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe basic components and terminology of a multi-shaft loom\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow to choose yarn and determine sett\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe basics of reading a weaving draft\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow to calculate yarn requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow to measure a warp using the indirect warping method\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow to thread the heddles and sley the reed\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow to dress and wind the warp onto the loom\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechniques for creating an even, balanced weave\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow to identify and correct common weaving problems\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow to finish your project\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner — no previous weaving experience is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis class is also well suited to anyone who already owns a multi-shaft loom and would like to gain the skills and confidence to use it more independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchedule\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAll yarn and materials required for the project are included, along with an \u003cstrong\u003eillustrated reference booklet\u003c\/strong\u003e covering the key techniques introduced during the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA table loom is also provided if you select the \u003cstrong\u003e“I’ll use a studio loom”\u003c\/strong\u003e option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA notebook and pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIf you are bringing your own loom, additional information will be sent to you before the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrène Textile – Studio 702\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3333 Crémazie Est\u003cbr\u003eMontreal, Quebec H1Z 2H8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee is available for participants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Your Instructor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYde Bouchard\u003c\/strong\u003e is a weaver, and founder of \u003cstrong\u003eIrène Textile\u003c\/strong\u003e, a weaving studio, shop, and school in Montreal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eShe is continuing her studies through the \u003cstrong\u003eOlds College Master Weaver Program\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a focus on weave structures, fibres, colour, and textile design. 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