Tablet (card) weaving workshop with John Mullarkey

UPDATE: This workshop is currently full. You may add your name to the waiting list in case spots open up last minute.

In February 2012, Cuyahoga Weavers Guild welcomes John Mullarkey from St. Louis, MO, for two days of instruction on tablet (card) weaving. John has been winning awards in tablet weaving since Convergence 2006, teaching nationally since 2007, and has developed tablet weaving software used by many weavers.

Thursday, February 16: Threaded-in designs
Learn the basics of tablet weaving by weaving a friendship bracelet. We will start with a discussion on how to read and design tablet weaving drafts. Then we will proceed to set up the cards, weave the band, and end with a discussion of finishing techniques.

Friday, February 17: Two-sided delights
Learn two different tablet weaving techniques that produce double-faced patterns. These patterns are used to create figures and letters on tablet woven bands. We will start by setting up using the circular warping technique. During the first half of the day, we will discuss the double faced weaving technique using two packs of cards. The second half of the day will be spent learning the 3/1 broken twill variation of double-faced weaves. Along the way, we will focus on avoiding common pitfalls and sharing tips and tricks for weaving perfect bands.

Time: 9 am -4 pm both days

Location: Church of the Savior, 2537 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, OH

Cost: $85 CWG members/$90 non-members ($45 deposit due by December 15 19, 2011) + $15 materials fee

Materials: scissors, yarn needle, 4 balls or cones of 10/2 mercerized or unmercerized cotton or #10 crochet thread in different colors (at least 1 ounce of each), paper to take notes, graph paper, and colored pencils.

Experience level: No previous tablet weaving experience is necessary.

Register: Send checks made payable to Cuyahoga Weavers Guild. Mailing address for checks will be emailed to you after submission of the online registration form: Workshop is currently full. Completing this form will add your name to the waiting list in case any spots open up.