Deborah Jarchow

Class List

Tee Shirt to Table: Weft-Faced Placemats

Tee Shirt to Table: Weft-Faced Placemats

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A virtual class with Deborah Jarchow Mar 31, 2:00-4:00pm and Apr 1, 2:00-4:00pm CDT Learning to weave or reviewing basic skills is even more fun when you can make an exciting project along the way. These placemats are a wonderful way to turn old tee shirts into functional home accessories.  Recycle, reuse, and weave something you will enjoy using all at the same time!
Happy Endings!

Happy Endings!

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A virtual class with Deborah Jarchow Apr 2, 2:00-4:00pm and 5:00-7:00pm CDT Do you wonder what to do with the ends of your woven pieces other than the same fringe you always do? Learn many different techniques to give your pieces the finish that will set them off and let them shine.
Weave a Tote Bag to Learn the Rigid Heddle Loom

Weave a Tote Bag to Learn the Rigid Heddle Loom

A virtual class with Deborah Jarchow May 6, 5:00-7:00pm May 7, 5:00-7:00pm May 12, 5:00-7:00pm CDT Learn to weave on a rigid-heddle loom and make a lovely tote bag in the process. And, if you already know the basics, take this opportunity to improve your skills and learn useful tips and tricks.  
Weaving a Mohair Scarf on Rigid Heddle Loom

Weaving a Mohair Scarf on Rigid Heddle Loom

An in-person class with Deborah Jarchow Aug 3, 9:00am-12:00pm & 1:30-4:30pm Often times, weavers are advised to stay away from fuzzy or hairy yarns. They are considered too unruly and the brushed nap interferes with creating smooth sheds as you weave.
Clasped-Warp Scarf on Rigid Heddle Loom

Clasped-Warp Scarf on Rigid Heddle Loom

An in-person class with Deborah Jarchow Aug 4, 9:00am-12:00pm & 2:00-5:00pm Clasping different yarns in the warp can make stunning designs in your weaving. Learn this technique to elevate your weaving skills.
Double Up Heddles on the Rigid Heddle Loom

Double Up Heddles on the Rigid Heddle Loom

An in-person class with Deborah Jarchow Aug 5, 9:00am-12:00pm & 2:00-5:00pm Aug 6, 9:00am-12:00pm & 1:30-4:30pm Over the 12 hours of class, you'll learn to weave with 2 heddles, weaving fabric that is twice the width of your loom, or making double layers in your cloth (think pockets!).

About Deborah Jarchow

After many years teaching knit and crochet, Deborah Jarchow discovered weaving and her love of fiber, texture, and color came together. Since then, she has worked full time as a weaver and artist. Now, Deborah focuses on teaching on rigid-heddle looms and making weaving accessible to as many people as possible.

Deborah’s work has been exhibited at galleries and museums across the country, and she has won numerous awards and written articles for national publications. Her work has been commissioned by churches and is in many private collections. Since 2004 she has been an artist-in-residence, teacher, and weaver at Studio Channel Islands Art Center in Camarillo, CA.

She travels extensively to share her weaving enthusiasm and expertise and  loves helping Makers discover the joy of weaving.

For more about Deborah, go to deborahjarchow.com