Workshop Info

The class will introduce the participant to an appreciation of Navajo (Dine) weaving by creating a small rug on an upright loom.  Navajo weavings are internationally known for their unique designs & techniques using vegetal, natural and aniline dyed handspun wool.  Participants will learn basic weaving techniques on a prepared warp using 100% wool weft that will be provided.  

Prerequisites:  No prior weaving experience is necessary. 

Email mrischultz@msn.com with any questions regarding class content.

A material fee of $80 is included in the registration fee and includes:  loom, weaving fiber, Instructor will have weaving combs and battens available as loaners during the duration of workshop.

Students must bring:  two- 7/8”x24” dowels for specified loom otherwise will need dowels that will fit across the weaver’s loom; one- 1” x 24” dowel for specified loom otherwise will need dowel that will fit across the weaver’s loom OR three 7/8” X 24” dowels instead of the 1” x 24”;  clothesline rope or three turnbuckles (size 1/3” x 7 ¾” eye to eye or eye/hook, available at hardware stores); container/basket for wool, and pillow/blanket (optional) to cushion chair, and clamps.

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