September 7 and 8, 2019, Presentation and Workshop
Deborah Jarchow Presentation and Workshop Instructor
SBFAG Meeting on Saturday, September 7, at San Antonio Village, 39 N. San Marcos Road, Santa Barbara, at 9:30 am.
Presentation:
The presenter for the September Guild meeting will be Deborah Jarchow of
Studio Channel Islands Art Center in Camarillo, California. Topic: Weaving “Tips and Tricks”.
Have you wondered if there are better ways to warp or weave? With over 25
years weaving experience, Deborah has discovered easy ways to remedy many
problems/mistakes that occur when weaving. In this presentation, she will
share handy ways to make your weaving easier and more efficient. She will
discuss warping tips, ways to fix tension issues, easy methods for sampling,
ideas for record keeping, techniques for choosing colors, what tools will be
helpful (both traditional and inventive), and so much more. Whether you
weave on a rigid heddle or multi harness loom, you will learn useful tips to
enhance your weaving process.
Hand Manipulated Weave Structures (Leno, Brooks Bouquet, etc.)
Workshop
September 7, 1:00 – 5:00 pm and September 8, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Cost
$150.00.
The one-and-a-half-day workshop will be held at 1:00 pm at San Antonio
Village, 39 N. San Marcos Road, Santa Barbara, following the Santa Barbara
Fiber Arts Guild meeting. Please bring a sack lunch or you can go out for lunch
and arrive at San Antonio Village clubhouse by 1:00 pm to begin the
workshop.
Each participant will produce a Hand Manipulated Weave Structures sampler
and learn the techniques necessary to produce Leno, Brooks Bouquet and
other weave structures.
Class Level: Advanced Beginner
Description: By twisting or wrapping your warp yarns you can weave
distinctive textures and patterns in your cloth. Learn to weave lace-like open
areas as parts of a design throughout the fabric or as a notable edge treatment.
Discover how to highlight your patterns by adding a thicker yarn or ribbon.
On the first day while making a sampler, you’ll learn how to make leno, brooks
bouquet, medallions, and other fancy patterns. During the second day you will
master the art of adding beads to the patterns. See how beads can make the
weaving pop! If you’ve been looking for ways to add more interest to your
weaving, these techniques will get you there. You too can create cloth that is
visually stunning.
Supplies to bring: 300 yards each of 2 different solid color worsted weight
yarn that is at least 2 ply, non-hairy, strong and smooth. 50 yards bulky weight
yarn. 2 dozen beads that will Fit onto your worsted weight yarn. Scissors,
tapestry needle, cardboard tube from inside a paper towel roll, 2 brown paper
grocery bags.
As with last year workshop, Deborah is happy to supply looms if anyone needs
one. She will also bring extra supplies like heddles, pick up sticks, shuttles,
etc. if anyone needs them.
Please email Kathleen Rauber at krtextiles1@yahoo.com to let her know if you
are interested in the workshop. Checks should be made payable to SBFAG.
Mail checks to Santa Barbara Fiber Arts Guild, P.O. Box 30944, Santa Barbara,
CA 93130.
In order to reserve placement in the workshop, please sign up by August 7,
2019.
Cancellation Policy: To reserve placement in a scheduled Santa Barbara Fiber
Arts Guild event, full payment is due, normally, 30 days prior to the date of the
event. Additionally, there is a registration fee of $35 for non-members.
Cancellations must be made in writing, either by mail or email. If you notify
the Guild at least 30 days prior to the event, you will receive a full enrollment
refund. No refunds will be made after that date due to our contractual
obligations and materials acquisitions. If the Guild is compelled to cancel the
event, you will receive a full refund
