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Weaving a Transparency with Bobbie Irwin
This is an in-person workshop. It will not be recorded.
Friday – Sunday, March 8-10, 2024, 9am Location: Mesa Historical Museum, 2345 N. Horne, Mesa, AZ 85203 Cost: $160-190, depending on number of participants (non-members add $30)
Deposit: $100 due at time of registration; Total cost $160 (members)
Maximum 15 participants
Transparency Workshop Registration Form
Description – Using a variety of inlay techniques, create pictorial patterns on an open weave background. Transparencies have pattern diversity of tapestry, but are easier, faster, and more economical. Transparency’s interaction with light gives added dimension. You’ll weave two introductory samplers on a linen warp to try numerous inlay techniques and build confidence in conquering common design challenges. You then design and weave your own patterns no artistic skill required). Unorthodox materials and methods are demonstrated/discussed in class, and in longer classes, you may choose to overshot inlay, a fishing line warp, or start a wool scarf in transparency techniques.
4 – shaft looms, 3 days. For all experience levels, including beginners who are familiar with their equipment and basic weaving techniques.
About Bobbie Irwin: I started teaching weaving on a local level in 1976, long before I knew much about weaving, and I’ve offered classes and programs for guilds, conferences, craft schools, shops, and other venues since 1986. For me, teaching is about sharing. When something exciting happens while I’m weaving, I just can’t wait to share it with other weavers! I am thrilled if I can pass along my enthusiasm and see someone go on to create something ar finer than I have done myself. My workshops are not round-robin; you work at your own pace on your own equipment. https://www.bobbieirwin.com/
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