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Fibers Through Time 2010
A Fiber Odyssey
Classic Crackle and More |
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| Instructor: Susan Wilson |
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 Crackle weave is a surprisingly versatile weave with exciting design potential on just four shafts. Learn the essentials of drafting and designing in classic crackle weave. On your own loom, explore many variations by weaving in the manner of other structures such as summer and winter, and by using special treadlings such as polychrome. We’ll then move on to the challenges of designing multi-shaft crackle for creating more complex patterns. [not round robin] | | Take Home: | A thorough understanding of classic crackle weave.
A sampler that includes at least twelve distinctly different fabrics, all on a crackle threading. | | Skill level: | Intermediate | | Materials fee: | None | | Supply List: | 4-shaft loom
Additional instructions will be sent with class confirmation. | | Reference: | http://www.susanwilsonhandweaving.com/ |
| Instructor Bio:
Susan received HGA Certificate of Excellence in Handweaving, Master Level, in 1990, with a specialty in crackle weave. Her works have been published in Weaver’s Craft, Handwoven, Complex Weavers Journals and Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot magazines. She has lectured and taught workshops throughout the U.S. and at several Convergence and regional conferences. A weaver for 40 years, Susan enjoys pattern weaving, sampling to explore woven structure and creating household textiles and clothing accessories. |
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