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Providing year-around classes in Textiles, Pottery, Metals, Glass, Painting, Papermaking and other Art Forms.
6N158 CRANE ROAD
ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS 60174
630.584.9443
FAX 630.584.9490
CENTER HOURS
Mon. - Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM
CLASSES
Mon. - Thurs. 9 AM - 9 PM
Fri. - Sat. 9 AM - 5 PM
WEAVING
INTRODUCTION TO WEAVING I
Instructor: Heather Winslow
Join us in this condensed introduction to hand weaving during which you will weave a nice warm winter scarf. You will learn how to measure your warp yarn and get it onto your floor loom (provided as part of your tuition fee). Then you will weave a beautiful and comfortable scarf that not only keeps your neck warm, but makes a fashion statement. Imagine how proud you will be!
Supplies: Paper, pencil, scissors, tape measure, calculator.
Recommended Text: Learning to Weave by Debbie Chandler.
Saturdays: Apr 26 & May 3; 9 AM - 4 PM • The Barn Weaving Studio
Member $120; Non-Member $140 • Materials Fee $28 (covers yarns)
TOTALLY TUBULAR, DUDE!
Instructor: Cindy Malovany
Have fun weaving tubes of cloth. No seams! There are lots of fun, quick, and easy items you can make. Only 4 harnesses required. Finishing techniques will be demonstrated.
Supplies: list given at registration.
Mon., Wed., Fri.: May 12, 14, 16; 9 AM – 4 PM • The Barn Weaving Studio
Member $170; Non-Member $190
INTRODUCTION TO WEAVING II
Instructor: Heather Winslow
Join us for a concentrated weaving class designed for those who have limited time and are only available on Saturdays. We will dress the loom with mercerized cotton and you can weave a small tea towel, pillow top, table runner, or placemat in a twill weave structure in your choice of colors. You will be so proud of your end results! Pre-requisite Introduction to Weaving I, or having dressed a loom and woven at least one project.
Supplies: Paper, pencil, scissors, tape measure, calculator.
Recommended Text: Learning to Weave by Debbie Chandler.
Saturdays: May 17 & 31; 9 AM - 4 PM • The Barn Weaving Studio
Member $120; Non-Member $140 • Materials Fee $28 (covers yarns)
BEGINNING WEAVING
Instructor: Heather Winslow
In this condensed class, beginning weavers will be
introduced to the weaving process which includes fiber selection, warp
planning, dressing
the loom, drafting and weaving. Weaving will be done on floor looms
and will cover plain weave and simple twill weave structures. Each
student
will complete a project of their choice during the class.
Supplies: Paper, pencil, scissors, tape measure, calculator.
Recommended Text: Learning
to Weave by
Debbie Chandler.
Monday-Wednesday: Jul 14 - 16; 9
AM – 5 PM •
The Barn Weaving Studio
Member $190; Non-Member $210
WEAVING WIZARDS
Instructor: Heather Winslow
This is your opportunity to expand your horizons and to work on a project of your choice. You decide what yarns, colors, and weave structure you want to use. Think of those experiments you have been so keen to try, or special gifts you want to make. Heather will provide individual help to each student as needed. Lectures will explain the basics of all the structures used by students in the class. What fun it will be to work on different things, and to be inspired by other student’s projects. Pre-requisite is beginning weaving class or its equivalent.
Supplies: Scissors, tape measure, calculator, shuttles and bobbins.
Thursdays: Apr 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jun 5, 12
The Barn Weaving Studio
Member $190; Non-Member $210
SESSION A: 1:30 – 4:30 PM
SESSION B: 6 – 9 PM
WEAVING WHATEVER
Instructor: Robin Schoenburg
Choose a project, try a new technique, and weave something wonderful. Are you thinking about weaving a rag rug but want to know the tricks? Do you have a burning desire to weave a throw but are daunted by the size of the project? Have you been dying to weave on one of the Swedish looms but are worried about the tie-up? During this class time I will be available to assist and instruct from start to finish. What you want to do is up to you.
Supplies: Note taking materials, colored pencils, basic weaving supplies t-pins, scissors, cloth tape measure, shuttles, bobbins, sley hook, yarn needle, calculator and your weaving fiber.
Tuesday: Jul 1-Aug 5; 6 PM– 9 PM • The Barn Loom Room
Member $150; Non-Member $170
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION:
WEAVING, SPINNING OR HAND KNITTING
Instructor: Heather Winslow
Private instruction is available for frame knitters who want to explore specific topics or projects and want private instructor assistance. Potential topics should be discussed with the instructor. Days, dates and times must be arranged with the instructor.
Dates & Times: Call the Fine Line Arts Center during business hours to make arrangements for private instruction.
The Barn; Fiber Studio
Member $30 per hour; Non-Member $40 per hour
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