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Castlemaine Handloom School - EXTRA WARP


  • Castlemaine Community House 30 Templeton St Castlemaine, Vic. Australia (map)
Love This Life - Handwoven Sash in Supplementary Warp Pick-Up. 2004

Love This Life - Handwoven Sash in Supplementary Warp Pick-Up. 2004

For those who have completed Introduction to Weaving classes and are ready for more theory and practice!

This year we explore a wonderful range of Extra Warp weaves, including Velvet, Double cloth Pleats, Turned Overshot, Turned Monksbelt and Supplementary Warp Pick-Up.

We’ll also have a Natural Dye Day to tie and dip your warps for Ikat-like effects!

Increase your confidence in reading, adapting and ultimately designing your own patterns and textures on 4 or 8 shafts.

BYO table loom, or borrow one from Ilka.

Venue: Castlemaine Community House is a lovely old red-brick school building 2 minute’s walk from the train station.

*Online follow-up will also be available for those who can’t join us for every session.

Dates:    (5 Full days 10 - 4pm) Sat/Sun March 6 & 7, then Saturdays: April 3, May 8, and June 6.

Cost:      $ 475  *Flexible instalment plans available.