Class Listings

3204 Weaving: Well Beyond the Basics

Weavers explore more complex techniques and concepts in this class. Select and design fabrics to suit your individual projects, interests and skill levels. Class will include seminar-type discussions on technical aspects of weaving and the historical and contemporary role of the weaver.

This course is full. Contact the Registrar for information or to be put on a wait list. registrar@weaversguildofrochester.org

Instructor: Joyce
Level: Able to read a standard weaving draft & dress a loom without assistance
Age: Teens & Adults
Material fee: None

3204
8 Mondays, 4/29-6/24, Skip 5/27
10:00-12:30
$135.00

3206 Weaving: Basics and Beyond

Beginners, join us to learn how to plan a project, dress the loom, and, of course, weave! You will learn by doing; you may be working on your loom before the first class is over. More advanced weavers will further develop skills as they work on more complex concepts and projects.

This course is full. Contact the Registrar for information or to be put on a wait list. registrar@weaversguildofrochester.org

Instructor: Joyce
Level: Beginners & Experienced
Age: Teens & Adults
Material fee: None

3206
8 Tuesdays, Tuesdays, 4/30-6/18
10:00-12:30
$135.00

3208 Smorgasbord--All Levels

This course is full. Contact the Registrar for information or to be put on a wait list. registrar@weaversguildofrochester.org

All levels of weaving ability are welcome in this evening class: beginners, those wishing a refresher course, and weavers who want to try more complex techniques under a teacher's guidance. Work on projects of your own choosing as you continue to expand your knowledge of methods and techniques.

Instructor: Mimi
Level: Beginners & Experienced
Age: 9 and up
Material fee: None

3208
8 Tuesdays, 4/30-6/18
6:00-8:30 PM
$135.00

3212 Explore Weaving! Beginners & Experienced

This course is full. Contact the Registrar for information or to be put on a wait list. registrar@weaversguildofrochester.org

Students will create a project of their own choice with the benefit of learning in a mixed level class. Beginners work through basic steps of a successful process: project planning, warp making, dressing the loom and weaving. Experienced students will expand their learning by exploring more advanced weave structures and techniques. The instructor's careful guidance will help direct your weaving adventure!

Instructor: Jan
Level: Beginners & Experienced
Age: Teens & Adults
Material fee: None

3212
8 Thursdays, 5/2-6/20
6:00-8:30 PM
$135.00

3210 Weaving: Basics & Beyond

Beginners, join us to learn how to plan a project, dress the loom, and, of course, weave! You will learn by doing; you may be working on your loom before the first class is over. More advanced weavers will further develop skills as they work on more complex concepts and projects.

Instructor: Joyce
Level: Beginners & Experienced
Age: Teens & Adults
Material fee: None

3210
8 Thursdays, 5/2-6/20
10:00-12:30
$135.00

3226 Design & Knit Your Own Shawlette

Because there is no shaping involved, a rectangular or crescent shaped shawl is much easier to design than it looks. Each student will choose an easy lace pattern or perhaps some Aran cables and then learn how to put it all together to make a beautiful garment. Materials: pencil and paper, 900 - 1200 yards of yarn, needles - appropriate size for the yarn chosen & markers.

Instructor: Lynne
Level: Basic knowledge of knitting required
Age: Adults
Material fee: None

3226
6 Thursdays, 5/2-6/6
1:00-3:30
$105.00

3214 Weaving: Multi-Level

Beginners, continuing and advanced students learn together as each one concentrates on an individual project with the added opportunity of watching the progress of those at different levels. Beginners will learn basic techniques, design possibilities, and color study while weaving small items. Continuing and advanced students will delve into more challenging weave structures and techniques.

This course is full. Contact the Registrar for information or to be put on a wait list. registrar@weaversguildofrochester.org

Instructor: Mimi
Level: Beginners & Experienced
Age: 9 and up
Material fee: None

3214
8 Fridays, 5/3-6/21
9:30-12:00
$135.00

3216 Weekend Weaving: Basics and Beyond

Beginners will learn how to plan a project, dress the loom, and experience the joy of weaving! Students who have weaving experience and want to learn more will find that this class will reinforce weaving practice and theory and give you the support needed to progress to more complex concepts, techniques and projects.

This course is full. Contact the Registrar for information or to be put on a wait list. registrar@weaversguildofrochester.org

Instructor: Joyce
Level: Beginners & Experienced
Age: Teens & Adults
Material fee: None

3216
8 Saturdays, 5/4-6/22
10:00-12:30
$135.00

3227 Knitter's Choice

This is an opportunity for the student to try a new project, work on an existing project or perhaps just enjoy knitting with friends with expert help at hand.

Instructor: Lynne
Level: Basic knowledge of knit & purl stitches required
Age: Adults
Material fee: None

3227
4 Mondays, 5/6-6/3, Skip 5/27
1:00-3:30
$75.00

3241 Needle Felting

Using only wool and industrial felting needles, create a unique sculptured duck, puffin, or penguin, and learn the art of needle felting. Bring needles and a 5" x 5" foam base, or purchase from the instructor for $12.

Instructor: Marcia
Level: No previous experience
Age: Teens & Adults
Material fee: $10 paid to instructor for wool

3241
1 Friday, 5/24
1:00-4:00
$33.00