Northern Lights © 2010 By Barb Butler
Three pieces of wonderful weaving have just come off the looms of sutherland Handweaving. “New Mexico Sunset” on the right and “Windows” are both by Karen Donde. These pieces are an arcane pattern known as beiderwand, historically used for coverlets. “New Mexico Sunset” will be featured @ the Blue Ridge Fiber Show, October 2, to November 28, 2010 at the North Carolina Arboretum here in Asheville.
Northern Lights is a commission piece for a client of Barb Butler. Barb likes this one so much, expect to see some scarves perhaps in time for the Fall 2010 Open House.
September 2, 2010 12:39 pm.
Ongoing: Weaving I: Three Warps, Three Towels. Students may start this popular, in-depth introduction to weaving class whenever looms are available and schedule eight sessions at mutually agreeable times. The class guides students through planning, warping and weaving three separate projects on three different short warps. Designs will progress in complexity. For beginners or weavers who need a warping refresher. $310, plus yarn. Instructor: Karen Donde.
Sept. 15-Oct. 27, 11 am-2 pm: Drafting and Design. Weavers comfortable with warping, reading drafts and weaving basic structures will refine their understanding of project design and pattern drafting. Discussion will aid decisions about fiber, yarn size, color and structure for the desired textile, and participants will weave samples for the projects they have in mind. Class on consecutive Wednesdays, excluding Sept. 29. $215, plus yarn if needed. Instructor: Karen Donde.
Sept. 27, 10 am-4pm: Guest Teacher Workshop — Play with Color! Through a series of creative exercises, participants will learn to combine different colors and textures confidently. They will experiment with palettes based on mood using photos for inspiration and see how to translate them into finished products. Yarn scraps will be the primary medium, but this workshop is not only for weavers. Limit 10 participants. Instructor: Daryl Lancaster (www.daryllancaster.com) $120, plus supply fee.
Oct. 2 or 3, 2010: Just Weave© at The North Carolina Arboretum. Students can weave a scarf in a day on a pre-warped floor loom in this class scheduled in conjunction with the Blue Ridge Fiber Show. No experience required, and all materials and equipment are provided. Learn loom basics, winding bobbins and efficient weaving techniques. Choose one of the two days. Details and pricing are available at www.ncarboretum.org Follow links to adult classes, but class is open to anyone 14 and older. Instructor: Karen Donde.
Oct. 23-Dec. 11, noon-3 pm: Weave a Twill Gamp. Students who have completed Weaving I, or have basic weaving experience, can explore four different twill patterns by weaving a gamp or sampler. Students will review good warping and weaving techniques and will learn how to thread different patterns and vary treadling to weave different but related fabrics. Six consecutive Saturdays, excluding Nov. 14 & 27. $215, plus yarn. Instructor: Karen Donde.
Nov. 3-Dec. 15, 11 am-2 pm: Handwoven Lace Techniques. Students who have completed Weaving I, or have basic weaving experience, will be introduced to three different threadings for weaving lacy, open fabrics using fine cotton or wool. huck lace, Swedish lace and Atwater-Bronson lace will be featured. Six consecutive Wednesdays, excluding Nov. 24. $215, plus yarn. Instructor: Karen Donde.
August 3, 2010 3:53 pm.
Mimi Strang • garden & wall steel decoratives
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Simone Wilson • recycled steel and wood marionettes, garden gates & screens
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January 17, 2010 9:21 pm.
