North House Folk School

A woven rag rug table runner is a lovely addition to any table. When accompanied by matching placemats, the effect is altogether homey and warm. Plus, they are great projects for a first-time weaver and attractive ways to upcycle old blankets and other fabrics. In this session, students will learn how to read a simple weaving draft, wind a warp and thread a loom, as well as learn about different weave structures and history. They will design and weave a table runner and placemats exploring the use of color and materials on the four harness floor loom. This session will happen in person at North House but a virtual meeting to discuss materials preparation will occur a week prior.

Required Tools

• Binder with paper and graph paper
• Scissors
• Pencils 
• Colored pencils
• Tape measure
• Access to the internet and a laptop, phone or tablet for the pre-meet on Zoom

This class ends at 5:00pm Thursday, February 16. Please disregard the printed 1:00pm end time in the paper catalog.

This course is part of the 2023 Fiber Week! Plan to attend Fiber Friday on Friday, February 17, a day-long conference that features speakers, demonstrations, and community gatherings for anyone interested in fiber! Full schedule online early 2023.