Picture Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom

This course is online and will take place over two days, Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1 from 10 am-12 pm central time. Join Swedish textile artist and educator Kerstin Neumüller for two online sessions focused on weaving a weft-facing repp band on a small rigid heddle-style band weaving loom. This type of weave uses the same tools as a warp-facing repp, but with a different technique. Instead of pulling the warp tight with the weft, students will learn to give the weft more space and create a pattern that is built up as you weave, much like drawing or a picture. Kerstin will share various possible patterns, giving students a starting place for designing their band. This virtual class is an excellent option for students who have practiced band weaving on their own or in other courses with Kerstin. Students will work alongside Kerstin as she covers project options for small looms, materials, and tips for weft-faced weaving from her book Simple Weave (LINK to book). This versatile technique can also be used to create picture weavings on a frame loom for larger projects. Prerequisites:

Skill level: Suitable for students with past weaving experience. Students should have experience preparing a rigid heddle loom prior to class.

Ages: Suitable for ages 12+.

Virtual class info:

This is a live virtual class taught over Zoom. Students need a strong internet connection and a device with video capabilities. To participate in this class, students must have their video on.

Students provide their own materials for this virtual class and should be comfortable warping their small rigid heddle loom ahead of class; please see the full materials list here.