Naturally Dye and Weave a Parkland Throw: March-April 2025
Naturally Dye and Weave a Parkland Throw: March-April 2025 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Special Note: This workshop has limited space due to our Parkland Blanket Wool being produced yearly.
Instructor: Shannon Nelson from @traceabletextiles/ Kim McCollum
Dates: This workshop has a group natural dye date at Traceable Textiles followed by weaving dates at Gather Textiles
Natural Dye Session March 1, 1-4pm with Shannon and Kylie at Traceable Textiles
Weaving sessions:
Sunday, March 23, 12:00PM - 5:00PM
Sunday, March 30, 12:00PM - 5:00PM
About this Workshop:
In this workshop you will natrually dye local wool weft to weave a custom throw blanket using our Parkland Blanket Wool. The raw materials and finished wool have never left Alberta. This is the perfect project to show off on your couch or give as an extra special holiday or wedding gift.
The looms are set up with yarrow (natural) warps for you and ready to weave.
We will be covering the following:
- An introduction to Parkland Blanket Wool and why we care about local wool production
- What to look for when choosing wool
- Weaving with wool
- Tips for setting up your loom to weave wool
- Weaving a plain weave or twill with wool
- Finishing your throw with fringe or blanket stitching
- Wet finishing your throw
Workshop Materials & Equipment:
- Detailed handout of Our Complete Guide To Parkland Wool including 3 Throw Patterns!
- All throw materials are provided ($380 wool value)
- Use of Studio Floor Looms
- Scouring agent for wet finishing
- Tapestry needles for finishing and repairs
- Additional Parkland Blanket Wool for future mending or repairs if needed
Experience: No experience is necessary this is a fantastic beginner workshop!
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