Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving

The Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. was created in 1948 as a non-profit educational organization to promote interest in handweaving. Today, the Guild offers education in a wide range of fiber processes and techniques, including weaving, felting, spinning, basketry, knitting, and dyeing. Guild members are from the Cincinnati metropolitan area and surrounding communities, as well as from Kentucky and Indiana.Members range in experience from beginners to professionals. All benefit from the Guild's priorities: education through classes, workshops, programs, study groups; sharing information and fiber techniques with other members and community groups; and promoting and supporting local fiber producers and businesses.After 50 years of meeting in various churches throughout Greater Cincinnati, the Guild has its own home at 4870 Gray Road in Spring Grove Village.

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Learn to direct warp a rigid heddle loom and the basics of weaving while creating a beautiful plain weave scarf.

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<h1>Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving</h1><h3>Monday February 12, 2024, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm</h3><h3>Instructor: Nancy Niemeyer</h3>$70 for the classClass limit: 4Material fees: noneSkills needed: No previous weaving experience needed.Rigid Heddle weaving is a great way to get started weaving in a simple way. Rigid heddle looms are inexpensive, portable, and quick to warp. You will learn to direct warp a rigid heddle loom, learn the basics of weaving, and create a beautiful plain weave scarf of 5 to 7 feet in just 6 hours. The instructor will have a 5 page handout and the necessary equipment (including a loom) for you to use in class. The only thing you need to supply is the Marble Chunky yarn in the color of your choice. We use a 5 dent heddle and bulky yarn to make the weaving go quickly. If you have your own rigid heddle loom and do not have a 5 dent heddle you must let the instructor know so an alternate yarn can be suggested. The yarns listed below will not work with any heddle other than a 5 or 6 dent heddle.Supplies to buy:<ul><li>One (1) ball of James C. Brett Marble Chunky. Marble Chunky is available locally at Silk Road Textiles on Hamilton Ave. in College Hill or many online yarn retailers. If you cannot get the recommended yarn, please contact the teacher.</li></ul>Problems registering? Contact the Education Committee at classes@weaversguildcincinnati.org.Questions about this class? Contact the instructor, Nancy Niemeyer at measuredthreads@gmail.com.Nancy Niemeyer is a local fiber arts teacher who's been knitting and weaving close to 20 years. Nancy mostly teaches rigid heddle weaving at the Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati but has also taught weaving at the Art Barn in Mariemont, and both knitting and rigid heddle weaving at a few local yarn shops. Follow her on Social Media:Facebook: Measured ThreadsInstagram: @measuredthreadsWebsite: measuredthreads.comSupplies to Bring:<ul><li>One ball of James C. Brett Marble Chunky</li><li>Bring a lunch and beverages. A refrigerator and microwave are available to use.</li></ul>Depending on the CDC guidelines for Hamilton County at the time the class is held, a mask may be required. If so, you will be notified before the first class.Fees are non-refundable. Your fee will only be refunded if the class is canceled or changed to a different date. Three registrations are required for a class to be held. Students will be notified before the start date if a class is canceled due to an insufficient number of students. Eventbrite processing and credit card payment fees will not be refunded if a student cancels for any reason.

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