106 It’s in the Warp: Color and Design in Warp-Faced Rep
106 It’s in the Warp: Color and Design in Warp-Faced Rep
This workshop introduces weavers to the concept of block design, where two shafts control the color of each block or threading unit. One shaft controls the pattern colorway while the other controls the background color. Color suggestions and drafts for 4- and 8-shaft looms will be sent upon registration.
Learn an easy way to tie a wide warp onto the front cloth beam rod, in addition to a versatile treadling method to maximize the number of patterns. Discussions will focus on color, movement of blocks, skeleton tie-ups, and threading systems. Weavers will work exclusively on their own looms, learning how to interpret the profile treadling plans for both the thick and thin weft picks. The warp is wide enough for a table runner or several placemats.
Experience Level
Intermediate
Maximum Class Size
16
Materials Fee
$30 covers 3 coil-bound notebooks: a 42-page notebook with 4- and 8-shaft drafts; a notebook with design variations, and a notebook with practical details. Netting shuttle for Cavandoli knots.
Student Supplies
Pre-threaded 4 or 8 shaft loom at least 14 – 15 inches wide
10, 12, or 15 dent reed (use 15-dent as last option if using 3/2 cotton)
reed hook
tape measure
one boat shuttle
two ski, rug or stick shuttles
sturdy cord (like butcher cord) or smooth linen to use for a lashing-on cord
about 10 yards of cotton, nylon or linen cord or torn rags to use as a header to open out the shed
scissors
tapestry needle
graph paper (4 or 8 squares per inch)
a few colored pens or pencils for block designs
bobbin winder
weights for broken warp threads
masking tape
Homework
Thread a loom, sley a reed, and tie warp in one-inch bundles in front of reed
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Instructor
Rosalie Neilson
Instructor Bio
Rosalie loves using color and geometric design in her weaving, her specialty being warp-faced rep. She publishes articles regularly in weaving and braiding journals and maintains an active teaching schedule. Her publications include three books on Kumihimo design and An Exaltation of Blocks, a two-volume book with a toolkit of printed Design Pages and Transparent Overlays for weavers and designers to explore literally millions of unique symmetric patterns.
