ZOOM WORKSHOP RECORDING
Date: March 10, 2027
Instructor: Kathrin Weber
 
Workshop Description: 
This presentation focuses on techniques for working with multiple warp chains while designing at the reed. There is huge freedom in sitting at the loom and making well informed decisions as you design and set up. But it can be a nightmare without a system to keep all your yarn under control. Fabric for towels will be the project that I demonstrate while helping you explore the possibilities of simple, effective use of materials.  I use four warp chains (three space-dyed warp chains and one solid color chain for background) in a straight draw threading. This creates exciting plain weave, rib, rep, turned taquete, and twill with a single loom setup. These playful techniques require no pre-planning other than having enough threads for the width of fabric you want to create. You will discover a few ideas that wake up creativity in your weaving. Guaranteed. The last 30 mins will be reserved for Q&A.
 
Attendee Limit: Unlimited
 
Instructor Bio: 
Kathrin Weber is a hand-dyer, weaver, and teacher since 1980, in business as Blazing Shuttles. She began as a self-employed dyer/weaver and has sold her work through galleries, shops, craft shows, catalogues, personal studios, classes, and online. 
 
Kathrin’s classes revolve around the use of color, designs that flow, and efficient weaving techniques. Her goal is for students to have a greater understanding of how these things work. She help students see the connection of color – the whimsical and serious nature of how colors interact and how to use them effectively in fiber work. 
 
While working through the process of setting up the loom and weaving, in addition to giving a step by step list, Kathrin works to help the student understand how the mechanics of the loom, yarn and cloth come together. When the student discovers this interaction of tool and material from a more profound place, they are able to problem solve both technically and creatively not just what is covered in class, but a whole array of unanticipated situations that will arise with future projects.