ZOOM WORKSHOP RECORDING
Date: September 9, 2026
Instructor: Margery Erickson
 
Workshop Description: 
When we were stuck at home in 2020, I had some time to look over old class notebooks and magazines I had not opened in years. This inspired me to start exploring and designing border patterns I call motifs, using an 8-shaft loom. It was just the type of brain exercise I needed. Since then, people have asked, “Can you weave bats? Can you weave bees? Can you weave bicycles?” My response is, “I’ll see what I can do.” Join me as we take a look at how motifs can be designed using an overshot technique or a summer winter threading. I’ve been asked, “Can these be woven on a rigid heddle loom? Or a 4-shaft loom?”  We’ll also take a look at answers to these questions.
 
Attendee Limit: Unlimited
 
Instructor Bio: 
After seeing someone weaving at local craft show, Margery purchased her first loom in 1990. She then took weaving classes at Mannings and also completed Ayottes Designery intensive home study weaving course. Margery has been a member, and master artisan in weaving, with the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen since 1991. Although retired from teaching special education she continues to teach and share her business and weaving knowledge. Her woven items, hand dyed fiber, and patterns are sold through Opalessence Fiber Studio.