Shelburne Craft School

Inkle refers to the weaving of warp-faced bands, and there are a great many ways to inkle weave, all of them easy and relaxing. This portable mode of weaving is not limited to using a modern inkle loom though that is where we will begin. We'll start by choosing from a host of designs in your choice of colors and soon you'll understand how to create your own color designs.   

Inkle looms may be threaded to create bar patterns if you wish to explore pattern development through simple pick-up techniques. We can provide tablet boards and tablets if you wish to explore tablet weaving and hole and slot heddles and curved shuttles if you wish to explore the fascinating world of Baltic Pick-up patterns.  Explore color and pattern design while creating sturdy and sumptuous straps and sashes, lanyards and much more. No previous weaving experience is necessary.

In this six-week class you will learn different ways to plan and create your warp-faced designs, how to select the best yarns for your intended purpose, and how to warp your inkle loom in a design of your choosing. 

You'll learn how to measure and make your own string heddles if you don't already have them for your inkle loom. You'll learn how  designs are charted for a variety of styles of band weaving, how to read  them, and you’ll be offered time saving tips on warping & to achieve even edges on your bands and be shown several ways to secure the ends of your weaving.

Please bring your own inkle loom and stick shuttle  if you have one, though several will be available on loan for those who don't have one of their own. If you have time to weave at least two hours a week between classes at home, you can expect to weave as many as 4-5  bands over the course of this six week class. All yarns provided.Surely someone on your gift list needs a guitar strap, a camera strap, a bookmark, a small cellphone bag, a zipper purse, or just a greeting card with a snip of your inkle weaving in the window! 

No Class on November 24