WGRI is sponsoring a Guild Workshop!
Our own Sarah Saulson will be teaching a workshop Thursday & Friday, April 4 & 5, 2024
At the Clark Memorial Library, 7 Pinehurst Drive, Carolina, RI
Painted Warps on the Loom
In this dyeing and weaving workshop, we will have lots of spontaneous fun painting warps with fiber reactive dyes, after the loom is warped. This wonderful technique allows weavers to work with color and pattern in a loose, free, expressive way, creating large-scale abstract forms. We will paint enough warp to explore the possibilities of the technique, and for l or 2 scarves. Using Fiber Reactive dyes, we will learn how to mix our own colors working from primary hues. The workshop is primarily hands-on, but includes lectures and handouts on dye technique and safety, basic color theory, and special considerations when weaving painted warps. Students bring pre-warped table or floor looms to the workshop. Level: participants should be confident with warping the loom and have a basic understanding of 4-shaft weaving.
Cost is $150 for the 2-day workshop plus a small materials fee
(determined by the number enrolled - $20 or less, payable in cash day of the workshop)
You must bring a warped loom – table loom, or small floor loom 4 or 8 shaft
Rigid heddle looms can be accommodated especially if they have a stand.
Warp criteria and warping instructions will be given to you in plenty of time before the workshop.
Space is limited, so sign up early! The deadline to register is March 2, 2023.
Send your check made out to WGRI for $150 with the type of loom you plan to bring to:
Gretchen White
21 Boulder Dr.
Carolina, RI 02812