Woven Wool Cowls-2 Day Weaving Workshop

Woven Wool Cowls: 2 Day Weaving Workshop with Laura Ballard
Monday and Wednesday, Oct. 5th and 7th, 6-9pm
$160-$180 (sliding scale)
Ages 13+

Learn to weave on a rigid heddle loom and create a piece of wearable art. Choose from color and weave patterns such as log cabin for more advanced weavers or beginners can make a classy cowl in plain weave. 

What To Expect: We will meet for two classes that are three hours each. The first class will introduce the looms and warping process. We will choose colors for our cowls and set up the looms for weaving with a short break halfway through. The second workshop we will work on weaving the cowls, learn hemstitching and leave class with a finished piece. 

What Is Included in Tuition: All materials will be provided for this workshop including rigid heddle looms, a variety of colors of wool to choose from for warping and weaving and all other weaving and sewing notions needed to complete the cowl. 

What to Bring: A water bottle and snack or light dinner if you would like. 

What We Will Produce: Each student will walk away from class with a finished cowl that only needs to be wet finished at home (instructions will be provided). 

Laura Ballard has been obsessed with weaving and fiber since taking a class in high school. After receiving her degree in art education, she explored fiber more while working at North Country School in Lake Placid, where she had access to a flock of sheep, spinning wheels, looms and lots of kids excited to experiment. After moving to Ithaca, Laura began teaching art at EAC Montessori with a fiber curriculum including felting, batik, natural dyeing, spinning and weaving. Laura has over 15 years of experience teaching fiber classes and is excited to share her passion for weaving with a new audience at The Clay School!