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PLEASE NOTE

Current Schedules for The Weaving Studio:

Closed Monday, July 5 - Friday, July 16

to attend workshop at Harrisville Designs

LATE SPRING - EARLY SUMMER HOURS: June 1 - July 3
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday
6:00 - 9:00 PM
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
6:00 - 9:00 PM

(June 29th
open 9 AM - 9 PM)
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

(Closing at 2 PM
on June 5)
SUMMER SESSIONS
Session 1: Saturday, July 17 - Saturday, August 7 . . . $80.00
Session 2: Monday, August 9 - Tuesday, August 31 . . . $80.00
Both Sessions: $150.00

SUMMER HOURS: July 17 - August 31
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday
4:00 - 9:00 PM

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

(August 31
open 4 - 9 PM)
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Other times by appointment

WEAVING a TRIVET with PLANTS
Sunday, October 17, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM . . . $65.00 plus materials

Fall Schedule begins September 1

Lesson Policy for Adults
Effective dates: September 1 – December 30

Monthly Fees – includes use of loom
     $90.00 per month paid at first of each month
     (Compared to 2009 class tuition rates, this is equivalent to 2.65 hours per week.)
     
      2 consecutive months - $170.00 paid in advance
     (Compared to 2009 class tuition rates, this is equivalent to 2.5 hours per week.)

     3 consecutive months - $240.00 paid in advance
     (Compared to 2009 class tuition rates, this is equivalent to 2.36 hours per week.)

     4 consecutive months - $320.00 paid in advance

Loom Rental – If you have not paid for studio time, a loom rental fee will be assessed.
     Table loom - $30/month + $1.88 tax = $31.88/month
      Floor loom - $50/month + $3.13 tax = $53.13/month

Other Fees - Private lessons available at $30/hour by appointment

Open Studio Hours
     Monday: 4:00 – 9:00 pm
     Tuesday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm (August 31 open 4 - 9 pm)
     Thursday: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
     Saturday: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Additional Open Studio Hours
     Monday, September 6; 1:00 – 9:00 pm
     Monday, October 11; 1:00 – 9:00 pm
    

“A Place to Weave” will be closed on:
     Thursday, September 23; 12:30 - 4:00 pm
     Thursday, October 28; 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (open 4 - 9 pm)
     Thursday, November 25 - Thanksgiving
     Saturday, December 25 - Christmas Day
Directions and Parking
The weaving studio is located at 49 Pleasant Street in Waltham (on the corner of Pleasant & Ellison Park). The entrance to the parking lot is on Ellison Park, around the corner (behind house). Studio entrance is the double white patio doors off deck.

Shoe Policy
To protect the floors and keep allergens out of the studio, please remove your shoes when you enter the studio. You may bring slippers or use slippers and shoe covers provided.
Beginning Four-Harness Weaving

The beginning student will learn basic weaving theory and techniques. No previous weaving experience is necessary. Topics covered will include designing and planning a project, winding a warp, threading the loom, pattern drawdowns, and fulling. During the lessons the student will begin by weaving a twill sampler and go onto a project of their choosing. Four-harness table looms are provided. There is a materials fee of $20 for the learning notebook and sampler yarns. The cost for materials for individual project is additional, based on the yarns chosen.
Independent Weaving

Learn new techniques, do a group study project or work on your own project. You will have access to expert guidance, design assistance, and an extensive reference library of weaving books, magazines, and weaving samples. Four and Eight harness table and floor looms are provided depending on the project.

Rigid Heddle Weaving

Rigid heddle looms produce plain weave cloth on a fun and portable loom. Students will begin by learning how to design a scarf, or set of placemats, or table runner. Lessons will focus on winding the warp, threading the loom, and begin weaving. More advanced students can study how to create lace and surface textures on the rigid heddle loom. Loom can be provided or you may use your own loom.
SUMMER LECTURE SERIES

If you would like to learn or refresh your knowledge of the topic(s) listed below, please come join us. The cost for these lectures are included in the monthly studio fee. If you have not signed up for studio time and would like to attend the cost is $20 per lecture. Please note that I am NOT available for other help and teaching during lecture times.
Special Workshop

Patricia Morton – “Weave a Trivet with Plants”
on Sunday, October 17; 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
$65 plus materials; class limit 8.

Weaving with plants is an ancient craft. This class describes how to harvest, prepare, and weave using common garden plants as weft materials. Although plant stems are most often used for off-loom weaving, you will learn how to create beautiful, naturally interesting textiles right on your loom!

Using both lecture and hands-on time, Patricia will describe the techniques for both weaving and sewing and show many examples. The handout will allow you to use these techniques on your own.

You will bring a loom pre-warped with cotton, per directions that will be sent out ahead of the class. The warp is simple to put on a rigid heddle, 2H or 4H table or floor loom. You will weave the daffodil stems or iris leaves provided by the instructor.

After lunch break, you will sew a trivet. If you have a sewing machine, please bring it; otherwise, you can use the ones in the studio. Interfacing, lining and trim fabrics will be provided by the instructor (for an additional fee).

Patricia Morton has been weaving for 19 years. Primarily self-taught, she has studied at numerous workshops and weaving conferences. Her interests are varied and she has exhibited at the New England Weaver’s Seminar (NEWS). The Weavers’ Guild of Boston (WGB) and the New Hampshire Weaver’s Guild (NHWG). Through her teaching and demonstrating, she has introduced numerous adults and children to weaving. She is the co-owner of Treeditions, a weaving and weaving tools company.

Registration Form for Tuition Plans and Special Workshops

Summer 2010 Weaving Lessons Registration Form

"Weaving for Kids with Beth"

New information coming soon...please stay tuned :-)

Please call or email Beth for more information.

Telephone: 781 - 863 - 1449

Email: yarnexp@aol.com

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