Beginning Tablet Weaving
Learn to Tablet Weaving on an Inkle Loom with John!Cost:
$75.00 per personDuration:
6hSchedule:
Saturday, January 11. 9:30 AM - 3:30 PMAbout this experience
Class Schedule: Saturday, January 11. 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Instructor: John Mullarkey
This workshop is one session long. Please ensure you are available before booking your spot. See cancellation policy below.
Ever been curious about weaving? Why not start with weaving bands with cards? Using simple tools, we’ll start weaving a band that can be used as a lanyard, lace, or bracelet. We will begin with a discussion on how to read and design tablet weaving drafts. Then we will proceed to setting up the cards, weaving the band, and end with a discussion of finishing techniques. Along the way, we will focus on avoiding common pitfalls and sharing tips and tricks for weaving perfect bands. For those interested in learning how to tablet weave.
Homework: Please gather supplies in advance.
Prerequisites: n/a
Ages: 15+
Supplies to Bring
- Inkle Loom
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- Yarncom has 5 Inkle Looms available to rent for a two-week duration. The rental fee is $50 and will go towards your purchase of an Inkle Loom if you decide to order one. Please contact us or see us in the shop if you're interested in renting an Inkle Loom.
- 3 balls or cones of 10/2 mercerized or unmercerized cotton or #10 crochet thread
- 3 different colors
- At lease ½ ounce of each color.
- 20 4-Hole Cards
- Belt Shuttle
Class Policies
The schedule presented is the available time for the instructor. If you are unable to attend a class session, a 1:1 lesson can be scheduled at an additional cost.
Yarncom must be notified a minimum of 48 hours before the first session begins if you will not be attending. Refunds will not be available for cancellations within 48 hours of the first session.
Credit card refunds for cancellations are available with a $15 administration fee.
Gift card (store credit) refunds for cancellations are available at no additional fee. The gift card will be digital and sent to you via email.
You may reschedule your class up to 48 hours before the first session if the class is offered at another time.
Exceptions at management discretion.
Your Host
John Mullarkey is passionate about teaching tablet weaving and exploring new ways to make the art form more contemporary. Tablet weaving is a primitive weaving style that creates simple weave structures, but offers great variation in possible patterns. John loves to push tablet weaving outside the normal and historical limits to create his own interpretation of traditional patterns. He is a nationally recognized teacher and is valued for the patience, clarity and organization he brings to his classes. After beginning to teach in 2009, John left a part-time software development career to focus on weaving and teach full time.
John has won many awards, is a frequent contributor to national weaving publications and has authored books and videos about the craft. His creations have appeared in international fashion shows and been displayed at museums. The Schacht Zoom Loom is based on John's design.