Classes

Spring 2012

I will be teaching at the  following places this spring. Please go to their website to register or call me for more information 215 483-7157.

Upcoming classes at:


Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers
3705 Main St., (Manayunk)
Phila., PA 19127

www.pghw.org

 

 

Painted Warps and Skeins
Friday March 2, Saturday, March 3 
10am-4pm

Explore the idea of color movement in your work, by learning to paint wool or silk warps or skeins with Acid dyes. Students will learn proper dye preparation, how to stretch a warp or wind their skeins, apply and set the dyes and then how to rinse without tangling, Students should bring several prepared warps and skeins: wool (or protein fiber) or silk. Dyes will be provided. A detailed materials list will be sent prior to the class.

Instructor: Pam Pawl; pam@pampawltextiles.com or 215 483-7157

Fee: $95 member; $110 non-member Materials fee: $7.00 payable to the instructor


"Dots and Spots" Structures series
     Each session, I will present a different weave structure on the computer and project it so everyone can follow along either on graph paper or on their own laptop.
The fee is $30  per hour  to be divided among the participants. Each session will be at least 1 hr. Although these are  drop in sessions ( come to any that you like) if you would  like to  attend, please send me an e-mail  so I have an  idea of how many are coming. If there are less than 3 , we may cancel the session.
     I’ve grouped that structures  into plain weave , twill and  satin groups so  that we can relate one structure to another within a group.
     Here is a listing of the structures and dates so far: The  Bold ones are scheduled, the others are tentative dates.
Plain Weaves:
April 16:  honeycomb, monks belt and  M’s& O’s.
April 30 : Deflected Double Cloth,  Spider  weave( Cannele)
May 14:  Shadow  Weave
June 11- Diversified  Plain  Weave
June 25- Lace Weave
Twills/ Satins
July  2 –Designing twills- Turned drafts
July 16- profile drafting- twill and satin blocks
July 30- Network Drafting
Aug 6- Waffle weave


The Newark Museum
49 Washington Street,
Newark, NJ 07102

(973) 596-6550 
www.newarkmuseum.org 

This museum is a gem and the weaving workshop has been in existence since the 1930's. The dedicated studio space is well equipped with
4 and 8 harness looms , a library and shelves full of yarn. A great place to learn and be inspired by others.
Please check the museum's website under adult programs/ art workshops for registration  information.

 
The Weaving Workshop
    
Wednesdays March 14 - May 2, 2012
      10-4pm
This Session's focus is : Deflected Doublecloth
Beginning through advanced students  explore  weave design through color , surface and the qualities of fibers while learning the  mechanics and technical part of weaving  on a floor loom.Students work on 4 and 8 harness looms and use the computer as an aid in understanding weave structures and creating their own designs. Dyeing and finishing techniques will be taught to compliment  the on-loom weaving experience. Students will be encouraged to use the Museum's collections for inspiration and delight.

Summer Weaving Workshop-
      Monday- Thurs.  July 9-12,2012  10-4pm
This is an introductory  class for beginners who have  little or no experience at the loom. Each student will learn to design a warp, dress their loom and weave a simple project. Lots of information in just 4 days!
More advanced students are welcome to work on a project of their choice.

Weave a Scarf Workshop
Friday  July 16,2012   10-4pm
The looms will be ready and waiting for  you to pick out colors and weave a scarf in just one day. No experience necessary.
A great way to try your hand at weaving!

Create a Color Swatchbook  with Acid dyes on Wool
Monday - Thurs   July 30- Aug 2, 2012    10-4pm

Acid dyes are used for dyeing wool,silk and all protein fibers and involve a hot water process. In this class, you will create  a color swatch book  of over 60 colors ( with recipes) using only 3 primary color stock solutions. For those who have been wary of chemical dyes we will be using “Greener Shades” acid dyes  that  contain no heavy metals and are environmentally friendly. You will learn the proper procedure for dyestock solution and mixing dyes according to formula. We will  be dyeing wool  skeins and  every participant receives a sample for their swatch book book. This sample book is a valuable future reference when dyeing your own yarns, fibers and cloth.


PamPawl Handwoven Textiles | 284 Fountain St. Phila., PA 19128  |  215 483-7157 | pam@pampawltextiles.com


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