Scandinavian Rag Rug II
Techniques of rag rug weaving will be explored using cotton fabric as weft and Finnish seine twine as warp. Students design and weave a striped rug in plain weave sett at five epi using the alternating 3 shuttle technique (see Wynne’s “In Bloom” rug on page 86 of Weaving Contemporary Rag Rugs by Heather Allen). The first class is a discussion on selecting and preparing fabrics. Further class topics include individual rug design, warping for rugs, weaving a durable rug, shrinkage, and end finishes. Warp can be purchased from the instructor. Bring any fabrics you are thinking of using in your rug to the first class. Students should expect to spend time weaving at the Guild between classes in order to complete their rug. Materials fee $37, payable to instructor for Finnish cotton seine twine warp. Students provide their own fabric for weft. Prerequisites: Beginning Rag or Scandinavian Weaving I or Beginning Floor Loom I Level: Intermediate
1292 Wednesday, October 17: 10:00am – 1:00pm; Wednesdays & Fridays, October 31, November 2, 7, 9, 14 & 16: 10:00am – 2:30pm | Instructor: Wynne Mattila
WGM Tuition: $248 REGISTER | Non-WGM Tuition: $297 REGISTER
