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Home » Workshops & Classes » Fiber Arts

Fiber Arts

  • A student weaving on a four-harness floor loom
  • Students in an introductory sewing class
  • Winding yarn in preparation for weaving
  • A student weaving a basket

A student weaving on a four-harness floor loomStudents in an introductory sewing classWinding yarn in preparation for weavingA student weaving a basket

Studio capacity:

5 people, including instructor

 

Studio policies:

- Tools that are shared: warping boards, benches, lease sticks, shuttles, an bobbins and threading hooks should be cleaned by the student with antibacterial spray before and after each use.

- If using a different bench, please wipe it clean and return to original location.

- Looms should not be moved without permission of teacher.

- Please keep yarn and personal supplies in plastic bags at your loom.

- Students are encouraged to bring their own scissors, pins, pencils, notepads, and other small tools needed at the loom.

- Desk should be cleaned after student use, books and magazines before returning to the closet or shelf.

- Students may want to bring a cover for their loom.

- Extra hours will need to be scheduled ahead in order to maintain proper social distancing.

- Students will be required to sign in with name, date, and time for purposes of contact tracing.

- Students will be required to attend only the session they are registered for. No switching between sessions without approval.

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Floor Loom Weaving

In person

Lucienne Coifman

Learn the basics of preparing and operating a loom.  Participants will weave a sampler piece combining a wide range of useful weaves. Beginning students will complete one or two simple projects of their choice by the end of this term. Intermediate and advanced students will weave projects with more complex structures using multi-harness looms. Beginning students have a materials fee of $14 payable to the instructor. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours. COVID-19 Information CAW requires proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration

Term: Spring 2023

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 5/3–6/14

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Sew Easy

In person

Christine Jewell

Overcome the mystery of sewing and discover how fun and easy it can be. Learn the basics of machine sewing, including how to thread the machine and other basic operations. Practice sewing lines and going backwards before moving on to simple pieces for gift-giving. Choice of projects include a four-patch pin cushion, quilt blocks, or a lined purse or bag. You’ll be speeding along in no time. Feel free to bring your own machine or use the ones on hand. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW. See below for materials students will need to bring to class. COVID-19 Information CAW requires proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again. Also, if your class/workshop/demonstration is online, you do

Term: Spring 2023

Suggested Ages: 15+

Dates: 4/15

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