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Wednesday Summer Series Workshops:

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ZOOM WORKSHOP
Date: January 10 and January 17, 2026.
Day 1: 10 -12: PowerPoint lecture and warp loom, 2 - 4 PM: twining with one color
Day 2: 10 -12: begin twining with 2 or 3 colors, 2 - 4 PM: continue twining with 2 or 3 colors
Instructor: Dawn Ahlert
 
Workshop Description: Indigenous peoples have long incorporated weft twining. Used in both textile and basket making, different cultures have developed their own unique patterns and approaches. My work has been inspired by the textiles of the indigenous Chilkat of Northwestern America and Canada and the Māori people of New Zealand.
One of the features of these techniques is that they are very versatile, and the projects are portable. They can be set up and removed intact at any time during weaving from a support (i.e.. frame loom). Another attribute is that one can use a variety of supports while weaving which will be discussed. The projects can be very time-consuming, and the participant may not be able to complete the project during the workshop but can finish on their own later.
This workshop starts with a PowerPoint presentation showing textiles from these two cultures, followed by my interpretations and ways that these can inspire the participants' designs. Then we will move on to creating a Taniko-inspired mug rug incorporating 2 or 3 different weft colors to create a pattern. I have designed and will provide 9 patterns and give the participant the choice of one to begin in class while having the others available to finish on their own. Woven samples will be available for reference.
This is a self-paced class with students open to choose which colors and design to begin with.
 
Supplies: Students are requested to bring to class:
- Instruction booklet (Handout)
- A simple frame or tapestry loom - no shedding device. Will not use any spacing device for warp.
- Yarns:
Warp: Bockens 8/3 Linen (or equivalent) Total yards: 30 yards
Weft: finger weight wool (16 warps per inch)
    Total yards background color: 100 yards
    Total yards 1 pattern color: 80 yards
    Total yards each if using 2 colors for pattern: 60 yards each color
    Scrap Warp Material - can be same as warp material or 8/4 cotton warp  Total yards: 2 yards
- scissors
- tapestry needle
- tape measure
- masking tape 
- pencil and paper to take notes
- anything else that helps with your weaving such as reader glasses and a small light.
- optional - Kumihimo bobbins
 
Materials/Handouts Fee: $10
Attendee Limit: 22
 
Instructor Bio: Like many of us, Dawn began exploring the fiber arts at a young age. Her passion for learning and fiber arts has driven her to explore many areas of the medium and Dawn’s years as a hairstylist contribute to her deep understanding of fiber and color. Dawn received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting and drawing from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting from Montana State University in 2000. Dawn earned The Handweavers Guild of America’s Certificate of Excellence for Level 1: Technical Skills in Handweaving in 2020, and Level 2: Master Weaver in 2022. She has also received the HGA’s Award that honors outstanding exhibited works of fiber art and first place in HGA’s Wearable Art Exhibition at Convergence in 2024. Dawn is a member of the Southwest Montana Fiber Arts Guild, the Helena Spinners and Weavers Guild, and the current president of the Montana Association of Weavers and Spinners (MAWS). Dawn enjoys sharing her knowledge through teaching and conducting workshops in fine art, weaving and spinning.

Weft Twining with a Twist: Taniko - 2 and 3 Color Twining

$100.00Price

  • This workshop is offered as a ZOOM Workshop ONLY.  A video of the workshop will also be available for viewing for one week at noon on Friday through Thursday following the workshop.

    Only members of the Weavers' Guild of Boston may attend.

    You will receive an e-mailed link and reminder a few days prior to the session.

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