Color Magic for Rigid Heddle Weavers

An in-person class with Yoriko Oki

Nov 12, 9:00am-12:00pm & 2:00pm-5:00pm PST

Join weaver, dyer, and colorist Yoriko Oki and focus on the special challenge (and opportunity) that combining colors in warp and weft yarns provides.

Have you ever had a warp you loved but were disappointed when you finished weaving it?

Weavers have a unique challenge when it comes to colors. Because of the optical blending caused by the warp and weft, you have to consider how the warp and weft colors interact with each other when you are planning a project or deciding on the weft color(s).

In this class, you will learn basic color theory with a slide presentation and have a chance to try out various color combinations on your loom. Come play with colors!

Special skills or knowledge needed to take this class
Must know how to warp a rigid heddle loom and weave plain weave. The knowledge of how to use a pick-up stick is recommended, but not required.

A $20 kit fee will be collected by your instructor during class. Correct change is appreciated. 
Kit includes a collection of yarn for students so that they have wide range of colors to try.

Supply List
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle, T-pins, or sewing pins
• Pen and paper or notebook

Required equipment
• Pre-warped rigid heddle loom (warping instructions included with your homework)
• Pick-up stick or thick knitting needle
• At least one shuttle (boat shuttle or stick shuttle)
• Cloth separators
• Usual weaving supplies

Optional
• 3–4 weights to repair broken warp ends (this is optional because I know some of you are flying in)