Floor Loom: Weaving in a Parallel Universe: A 3 day Workshop with Linda Hartshorn

Explore a parallel universe of possibilities in weaving! Parallel threadings are incredibly versatile and can be used to weave a variety of structures including echo weave twills and jin (polychrome turned taquete). Create vibrant colorways, echoes and iridescence by using four warp colors. You'll weave samples with a variety of treadlings and weft colors. We will study drafts, network drafting, and learn how to create a parallel threading. Add the power of parallel threadings to your weaving repertoire.

About the Instructor: Linda is a weaver and dyer, known for her unique dyework and lively use of color in her handwoven textiles. Linda weaves and dyes in her home on the redwood coast of northern California, and teaches weaving at the Ink People Center for the Arts in Eureka.  Linda enjoys leading workshops and brings her positive, fun and supportive teaching style to events all over the country.  She is a two time recipient of the Victor Thomas Jacoby Award for spinners, weavers and dyers.

Prerequisites: For the intermediate to advanced level floor loom weaver

Instructor: Linda Hartshorn

Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street, Hartford

Dates: August 25, 26, 27

Time: 9:30-4:30 (includes a break for lunch)

Registration and Fee options: Please choose from one of the options below.

Option 1: Provide your own loom

You will be responsible for your fiber and colors, warp winding and dressing of your own 8 shaft loom which you will transport and weave on during the 3 day workshop. Threading options and instructions will be emailed to you by July 14, 2023.
     Skill Level: Advanced weaver. Must be comfortable with dense warp setts and complex threading. Linda suggests that you weave a repeat of the pattern prior to the workshop.

     Price: $340 payable by check or credit, plus a separate $25 workshop materials fee payable by check/cash to the instructor at the workshop.

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Option 2: Rent and Prepare Loom at the Weaving Center
In this option you will be assigned an 8 shaft floor loom at the Weaving Center. You will be responsible for your fiber and colors, and independently winding your warp and dressing your assigned loom. Threading options and instructions will be emailed to you by July 14, 2023. The classroom studio and your assigned loom will be available from August 14-24 during normal Weaving Center hours for warp winding, threading and preparation. In addition, bench time will be available until September 1.

     Skill Level: Advanced weaver. Must be comfortable with dense warp setts, complex threading and dressing a loom independently. Linda suggests that you weave a repeat of the pattern prior to the workshop.

     Price: $365 payable by check or credit, plus a separate $25 workshop materials fee payable by check/cash to the instructor at the workshop.

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Option 3: Loom preparation by Weaving Center 

Register and leave the loom preparation to us! Students who choose this option will use the fiber color/selection provided by the Weaving Center. You will have your choice of threading options, we will contact you after registration. The price includes a threaded/dressed loom, a 4.5 yard 8” wide Tencel warp in Linda's recommended colors. A repeat of the pattern will be woven prior to the workshop. All fiber is provided by the Weaving Center

     Skill Level: Intermediate or advanced weaver.

     Price: $415 payable by check or credit, plus a separate $25 workshop materials fee payable by check/cash to the instructor at the workshop.