Summer and Winter on Four Shafts Workshop – Jill Staubitz – June 13-15, 10:30-4:30

This is the same workshop that is being taught at Convergence.

Understand the tie-ups, threading and treadling rules for Summer and Winter, a tied-unit weave. O’s Fashion, X’s Fashion, Singles and Dukagang –these characteristics will be discussed and how they are an integral part for weaving Summer and Winter. We’ll review the exciting four shaft ‘hybrid’ version of Summer and Winter and dig into other interesting/untraditional ways of weaving this structure. Summer and Winter is a block weave as well as a unit weave structure, so we’ll focus on block and profile drafting, essential for interpreting existing Summer and Winter drafts, as well as designing S/W drafts on your own. Discussion will lead us into polychrome Summer and Winter.

https://www.rhodeislandweavingcenter.org/workshop-summer-and-winter

Navajo Weaving – Lynda Teller Pete – 4-day Beginning workshops, two dates (July 22-25 and July 27-30)

This is the only east coast offering from Lynda Teller Pete this summer. Lynda is an award winning fifth generation Navajo weaver and author of several books.

This is a beginning Navajo weaving class – you will learn Navajo weaving techniques while making a small rug, approximately 6.5” by 8.5” in size. There will be daily discussions on Navajo culture and a Navajo word of the day. At the end of the class, there will be a blessing ceremony to cut the tassels of the finished rug. Each student will receive a loom, tools, and the yarn needed to weave the rug. The looms will be warped, and you may take the looms home in the evening to continue weaving if you wish. These items can be purchased once the class is completed , if desired.

https://www.rhodeislandweavingcenter.org/workshop-navajoweaving

The Rhode Island Weaving Center is located at 344 Main St., Wakefield, Rhode Island.

Photo:  Completed rugs from our 2023 Navajo Weaving Workshop at the Rhode Island Weaving Center.  Students were asked to cover their faces with their weavings to honor the Navajo weavers whose names are not known.