Brightly colored rag rugs can spruce up any space, and are a testament to the resourcefulness and sustainability of traditional crafts. They are also satisfying first projects for aspiring weavers! Learn to weave on a floor loom and craft a useful project. From reading a draft to winding warp to threading a loom, this class will cover all the basics, explore design and color planning, and teach several different finishing techniques. As time allows, students will be able to weave a second project. Information will be provided so that students can bring their own rags if they’d like, or use the materials provided by the instructor.

North House is looking forward to hosting this course on campus in the safest way possible. Students will be asked to wear a mask at all times on campus, and to practice social distancing of 6 feet, as well as adhere to other safety protocols.

You will need the following tools for this class:

• Binder with blank paper
• Graph paper
• scissors
• pencils
• color pencils
• tape measure
• Lots of layers, including a raincoat and footwear. We will plan to have open windows and lots of outdoor activity when possible.
• Sunscreen, sunhat, again for extra outdoor time   
• Please be sure to bring a mask(s) that fits you well and can be worn for an extended period of time.

Feel free to bring your favorite weaving tools or materials you might feel appropriate for this course.