Monday Evening:
Check in to your room starting at 3pm. Dinner will be served at 5pm followed by social time.
Tuesday - Thursday; Daily: Breakfast served at 9am, Lunch at Noon and Dinner at 5pm.
Friday: Breakfast will be served at 9am. Retreat will conclude after lunch. Check out of room by noon, but attendees are welcome to hand around to finish up and work on projects following check out.
Knot Your Average Weaving Retreat will cover the following:
Warping:
· Understanding the process
· Choosing the right materials
· Why warping choices matter
Weaving Techniques:
· Tabby Weave (Plain Weave):
· Rya
· Soumak
· Twining
· Variations on Tabby
Adding Texture & Fiber Variations:
· Incorporating different fibers and yarns
· How to create custom textured yarns
Embellishment & Surface Design:
· Braids
· Covered Rings
· Beads & Objects
Finishing to Showcase Your Art:
· Techniques for finishing the edges of your woven piece
· Options for framing, hanging, or displaying your woven art in creative ways
Note: Depending on how participants work through the material they should have time to begin a second piece