Check out the workshop descriptions below for current offerings. Note each workshop has different registration deadlines. Participants must complete the WWG Workshop Registration Form and mail it with a check for the designated amount to Whidbey Weavers Guild, c/o Erika Goldstein, Workshop co-chair, 4878 Salish Way, Langley, WA 98260
Please note that your spot is not secure until your full tuition amount has been received. If the workshop is full, you can be added to the waitlist. Non-Guild members may send inquiries via the contact form on our home page.
*NOTE: By registering for a workshop, please understand that you have made a financial commitment to the entire cost of the workshop. If you cancel and you are unable to find a replacement from either, first, the waiting list, or second, your own efforts, you will still owe the Guild the remaining cost of the workshop. Fairly, as we only break even on our workshops, this remaining amount should not be incurred by the other participants. If the workshop is cancelled participants will receive a full refund.
Workshop Co-chairs: Erika Goldstein and Jill Connell.
MINI WORKSHOPS are a way for members to share talents, mentor learning, and create community in a short, fun format. The instructor volunteers their time so the only cost to members is for supplies. Registration is available at Guild meetings. Contact Workshop Co-chairs to either volunteer to share your talents, or to sign up for a workshop.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS see more info below
• Designing Painted Warps
• Tapestry Wedge Weaving
MARY COLTON
Surface Techniques in Weaving
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Raised surface techniques can add outlines and textures to the design of tapestries and provide decorative features on other types of weaving. These techniques include soumak and chaining, related to embroidery, and ghiordes and sehna knotting, related to rug-making.
In this Mini Workshop we will weave a simplified tapestry background in order to have time to learn and practice the raised techniques. We can also discuss more complex uses of the techniques and ways to adapt them to other textiles.
Registration form must be received by February 9, 2024. Mail to Whidbey Weavers Guild, c/o Erika Goldstein, Workshop co-chair, 4878 Salish Way, Langley WA, 98260. The fee will be collected (cash or check) at the workshop. Note information about materials needed for workshop.
Class Limit: 20 students
Location: Pacific Rim Institute, Coupeville
Times: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost: $6 if 20 participants to $12 if 10 participants.
Level: all levels
Materials required: Bring simple frame loom warped beforehand and fiber for weft. Warping instructions, as well as a list of possible fibers for warp and weft will be sent to participants prior to the workshop.
TERESA RUCH
Designing Painted Warps
September 6-7, 2024
This workshop will focus on designing and creating painted warps. Teresa will demonstrate dye painting techniques for Tencel and other cellulose yarns on skeins and warps. In order to ensure that students have a good experience in the class, Teresa brings presoaked Tencel yarns, fiber-reactive dyes, and all the supplies needed to make this happen. The class will then expand into discussing several dye layout techniques for unique results.
Teresa will discuss the necessary preparation you will need to do for the warp and skeins you are designing. Colored pens, watercolors, computers, and tablets are welcome. Yarns are an a la carte purchase of prepared Tencel yarns, with costs for materials ranging from $20-$100 which includes all dye and supplies. Following the step-by-step demonstration, students will dye their first warp or skein and start designing their future warps. Instructions for making warps to dye are available on request.
Class Limit: 20 students
Location: Freeland Hall,, Freeland WA
Times: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Cost: $110 if 20 participants to $185 if 12 students. Plus $20 – $100 materials
Level: all levels
Registration form and a $50 deposit must be received by June 1, 2024. Final balance will be determined shortly after the registration deadline. Tuition is non-refundable.
ROBYN SPADY
Extreme Warp Makeover
May 3-4, 2024
Hate to warp, but love to weave? Want more versatility from a single warp? Then this is a workshop for you! In this workshop, participants will warp their loom with their choice of one of three four-shaft threadings and perform an extreme makeover and weave it many different ways . . . from twill, lace, and overshot to swivel, corduroy, deflected weft, and double-faced. At the same time, participants are presented with the basics of different structures and how to adapt a single threading to weave a number of different weaves, including concepts such as star vs. rose fashion, weaving on opposites, and echo treadling. Four-shaft loom required. (Note: This is not a round-robin workshop.) Participants will be provided with workshop instructions and supply list upon registration.
Class Limit: 20 students
Location: Pacific Rim Institute, 180 Parker Road, Coupeville WA
Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Cost: $97 if 20 students to $161 if 12 students.
Materials fee: $15
Level: Intermediate to Advanced – and adventure seeking beginners
Registration form and $50 deposit must be received by February 1, 2024. Final balance will be determined shortly after registration deadline. Tuition is non-refundable.
TERRY OLSON
Let’s Learn Wedge Weave
October 4-6, 2024
Class Limit: 15 students
Location: Pacific Rim Institute,
Coupeville WA
Times: 9 am – 4 pm
Cost: $100 if 15 participants to $125 if 12 students. Plus $30 materials
Level: Beginner to advanced
Wedge Weave differs from regular tapestry in that it is woven on a diagonal, instead of perpendicular to the warp. Because of this, when released from tension, it forms decorative scalloped edges. In this workshop, weavers will start with the basic techniques and the dynamics of color choice movement. Advanced techniques include adding “slits and flaps” and learning the “feather technique” similar to that of Silvia Heyden. Some might have time to try combining wedge weave with regular tapestry. It all depends on your weaving and comprehension speeds.
Beginning tapestry weavers will find this a good way to start learning basic skills, while advanced weavers can add to their tapestry toolbox. Everyone should have a good time and go home with a technique sampler and a handout to help them continue on the path of wedge weaving.
Participant must bring a pre-warped loom at 8 epi, 6 inches wide, ability to weave up to 12 inches high.
Registration form and a $50 deposit must be received by July 1, 2024. Final balance will be determined shortly after registration deadline. Tuition is non-refundable.