Category: master weaving
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Variations and Options
A threading draft is just a set of pre-programmed options which may be executed in a variety of ways. The above photo is a sampler I did for the GCW master weaver certificate. The requirement was to take a ‘traditional’ overshot threading, weave a repeat of that, then weave it in ‘rose’ fashion, then in…
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Where DOES the Time Go?
Goodness, while I have been distracted with book, health issues, conference, suddenly a deluge of homework to mark and – gulp – deadlines to sign up for the Olds satellite classes are upon us! There are several classes that need to be registered for very quickly – Tenino, WA and Cape Breton, NS. These are…
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Not Perfect
Yes, I have a piece of paper that says I am a ‘master weaver’. No, I am not perfect. Some days I struggle. With concentration. With focus. With brain fog/fatigue. With co-ordination. This one little ‘flaw’? Proof that I am human. I make mistakes. I struggle, physically, mentally, emotionally. Just like every other human being.…
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Time Flies
It has been 2 years, 4 months and one week (plus a couple of days, but who’s counting?) since my surgery. I was warned it would be a one year recovery, possibly two, some said three. Well, frankly it has only been the past little while that I have felt anywhere close to functional.…
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A Student’s Journey
Nancy T included this summary of the experience doing Olds Master Weaving class as part of her homework. I asked if she would allow me to post it to my blog. My Journey from Olds to Final Project This has been a journey of learning, disappointment, achievement and frustration. Weaving with wool was my first challenge…
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Away We Go!
Heard from the college today. They anticipate that registration for the classes in Prince George will go live sometime on Tuesday. (Feb. 21) To recap – Level 1 – May 13-18 Level 2 – May 20-25 The classes here are six days, not five, with a maximum of 10 students. They will be held in…
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The Fun Begins
While this isn’t the first box of homework from the Olds class (in Olds) it is the first of this year. I’m feeling weary right now so probably won’t do more than just go through it, and then really start on it tomorrow. I like to get an over view of what has been sent in,…
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Proficiency
What is a ‘master’ weaver? Does s/he create ‘perfect’ textiles, every single time? Actually, no. A master weaver is someone who understands their materials, understands how their equipment works, understands how to work ergonomically in order to reduce stress on their bodies, understands the basic weave structures and can manipulate all of the above in…
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Teaching
Finally got my 2017 calendar up and began entering possible dates for events. Next spring is really beginning to fill up. Which is great, but so far all of those dates are tentative. So, dear readers, I need some feedback… Right now I am holding dates for possible Olds Master Weaving classes here in…