Workshops

February 14-15, 2025 (Friday-Saturday), Kumihimo with Wire Exploration, 2 Days with Giovanna Imperia
This two day Kumihimo workshop will be presented at the Strawbale Barn in Atascadero by Giovanna Imperia.

Description: In this workshop students will explore the interesting properties of wire while learning how to braid with it. During the workshop, students will learn how to measure wire for kumihimo, how to set up the equipment of their choice and how to deal with some of the challenges presented by this material. In the process, a variety of tips and tricks will be presented and discussed. Additionally, students will learn how to add wire while braiding, how to create interesting braids by mixing materials, how to combine structures, how to work with core including exchanging threads between core and braid. A variety of finishing techniques will be discussed.

Experience: Advanced beginner. There will be an informal overview of how a Marudai or foam disk is used to make a kumihimo braid at the end of the January in-person guild meeting. More information here and here. If you have experience please bring your equipment as we are hoping to have one-on-one attention. Contact Patricia if you can help. If you do not know what Kumihimo braiding is then join us. We will go over some basic skills. You can then collect your materials and practice.
 
Required equipment: Students can work on any of the following equipment: foam disk, Marudai, Kakudai, Takadai. Students using the foam disk should have have 16 or more EZBobs. Students working on the Marudai and Kakudai, should have 16 or more tama (bobbins); students working on the Takadai should have a min. of 36 tama. Tama weight: 70gr, or 85gr., or 100 gr.
 
What else students need: inexpensive scissors, weight such as fishing weight, washers, etc. (5 oz total), shower hook or S hook to attach weight to warp, a pair of C clamps, a large safety pin or large binder clip, and a variety of yarns to add to their braids.
 
Cost: $195 We need 10 people to sign up-15 max. $50 material fee paid directly to instructor
 
Sign-ups: begin on January 10 on this webpage (A PayPal button will appear below).  If you prefer to pay by check you may do so at the January guild meeting. Note: Slight change of sign-up policy. All may sign up, but preference will be given to guild members.  If there are more sign ups than the workshop maximum we will draw names and notify those whose names were drawn. You must sign up/pay to be considered.

For more information, contact Patricia Martin.



Giovanna Imperia Kumihimo Workshop


 

 

April 11-14, 2025   A Four Day Navajo Weaving Workshop Experience
This four day weaving workshop will be presented at the Strawbale Barn in Atascadero, by Lynda and Ben Teller Pete, see video here

Description:  Each student will complete a sampler rug using traditional materials and techniques.  All materials (wool) and equipment (loom) will be provided. This Workshop is limited to a maximum of 12 students. Note: The instructors ask that students be physically able to weave/work for 6 hours each day as back and finger dexterity is required.  More information here.

Sign-ups: Beginning on January 10, you may sign up by paying a deposit by PayPal.  Out of fairness to everyone, a drawing will take place at the February guild meeting if there are more interested students than spots available.

Cost: $650 per person.  A $100 refundable deposit is required to sign up and is payable on this webpage. The balance, by check, must be paid no later than Feb. 14, 2025.  Deposit will be refunded to those not winning the drawing (if one is needed)

The Merri Hewett Fund will be funding the travel, lodging, and a guild lecture on April 10, 2025
For more information, contact Patricia Martin.



Navajo Weaving Experience


 

 

October 10-13, 2025. Indigo Dying Workshop
This 3 day workshop will be presented by John Marshall.  More details to follow.  For more information, contact Patricia Martin.

 

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