Looming in the Summer

Loomed by Pat Moore, Fall 2011

Beaders in the Guelph area will have the opportunity to learn about loomwork and create their our loomed necklace.

On three Tuesday evenings in July (3,10 &17), Maria will be teaching her loomwork series at the Crafter's Cupboard in Guelph, ON.

The first hour of the first evening will be an overview of the looming technique, with photos and finished pieces. You can sign up to attend just this part of the series if your want to have a better understanding of what goes into a loomwork piece.

The balance of evening one will be the pre-stringing of the looms.

Getting the warp threads on the loom

Making a design decision

Ready for weaving

 On week two we will get you started with actual weaving part of the design.

First woven beads

Pretty pattern

Week three finishing! This night will cover steps to complete your project, including joining the band to start weaving a mediallion or stringing swags and other final finishing.

Preparing band for mediallion

Weaving the mediallion

Stringing swag

Fringe is the final finishing step for mediallion style pieces. Some may be ready for this step if they are eager weavers between weeks 2 & 3.

Adding fringe

Most will have to do final finishing at home. 

If you are interested please contact Shelley at the Crafter's Cupboard to register.

revised June 9/12 by Jo-Ann