BW301 Build Your Weaving Skill: Weave a Structure Gamp Using a Floor Loom

Dates: Sat Jul 26 - Sun Jul 27, 2025 9:30am-4:30pm both days. Ticket: $150. Instructor: Janie Yates. Packet fee: $10. Material fees. will vary depending on fiber selected, payable to instructor on first day of class. Skills Needed: Beginner with some weaving experience. Prerequisite: BW 101 Learn to Weave Class OR Some weaving experience OR Returning to weaving and would like a refresher. Class Location: 2nd Floor. Class Limit: 4.

During this two-day class students will have the opportunity to complete a multiple weave structure “gamp” on a floor loom. The gamp is a sample of different structures or weaving patterns and can be used for future reference when planning projects. The weave structures included will be plain weave, twill, overshot, ‘M’s and W’s', and huck. Under the guidance of the instructor, students will wind a multi-color warp and dress and thread a loom. They will also be introduced to working with two shuttles. Students will build on their knowledge of reading and interpreting drafts and will learn more about various weave structures.

This class is for those who have taken BW 101 Learn to Weave, or for those with some weaving experience. It is also a good refresher for those who haven’t woven for a while and would like to get back in to the craft.

(PLEASE NOTE: An optional 3rd day may be offered at the discretion of the instructor to allow students more time to practice and play. This would be at an additional cost. The day, time and fee TBD during the scheduled class time. Please contact the instructor directly for more details.)

Fibers/materials for this class will be provided by the instructor. Students should be prepared to pay the $10 packet fee along with the materials fee (will vary) on the first day of class. Cash or checks only will be accepted.

Students should pack a lunch and a beverage. A refrigerator and microwave are available

Supplies to bring:

• Your packet fee and materials fee
• Your lunch and beverages

Problems registering? Contact the Education Committee at Y2xhc3NlcyB8IHdlYXZlcnNndWlsZGNpbmNpbm5hdGkgISBvcmc=.

Questions about this class? Contact the instructor, Janie Yates at amFuaWUgISB5YXRlczY3IHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20=.

About Janie…If I had to describe myself in one line it would be this: Jane of All Trades, Artist at Large. For a very long time I felt pressure to narrow my focus and pick one media to master but I just could not do it. I am not just a weaver or a painter or a clothing designer or a teacher. I am all of these and more.

By the time I entered college I was proficient in crochet, macrame, tatting, embroidery, beadwork and sewing. I began my college career with an emphasis in drawing and painting but switched half way though to textiles. It was at Berea College that I learned to weave and to dye fabric using shibori and batik. After college I added colored pencil painting, decorative painting, clothing design, basketry, beaded jewelry, spinning, kumihimo, bobbin lace, several forms of band weaving, shoe making to my list of trades.

I married soon after college and had my son and daughter and for the next 24 years was very fortunate to be a full time mom. While my children were growing up I continued to acquire new skills and perfect existing ones through study, research and workshops. During this time I also began teaching numerous and widely varied textile related classes to children and adults. It gives me great satisfaction to teach a student a new skill that brings them joy.

I still have a very deep need to learn about and do everything related to yarn and fabric. And I still love to draw and paint. And I love to teach. I have about 14 pans in the fire at all times ... and that’s just fine.

If you are not feeling well, please contact the instructor instead of coming to the class. On a case-by-case basis, we may be able to reschedule you into a future class or provide a make-up lesson. Ticket fees are not normally refunded.

Depending on the for Hamilton County at the time the class is held, a mask may be required. If so, you will be notified before the first class.

Unless specifically stated, Weavers Guild classes are designed for ages 18 and above. On a case-by-case basis, a minor may be permitted to register for a class but must be accompanied by a registered adult who agrees to assist the minor during the class. Contact the Education Committee Chair at Y2xhc3NlcyB8IHdlYXZlcnNndWlsZGNpbmNpbm5hdGkgISBvcmc= for permission before registering any minor in a class.

Fees are non-refundable. Your fee will only be refunded if the class is canceled or changed to a different date. Three registrations are required for a class to be held. Students will be notified before the start date if a class is canceled due to an insufficient number of students. Eventbrite processing and credit card payment fees will not be refunded if a student cancels for any reason.

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