Once you’ve learned how to warp a loom, you may be asking yourself what’s next. How do you begin to explore the vast world of color interaction, pattern and design choices, and the hand-feel, or density, of your desired cloth? Enter the Gamp, a kind of “menu” in which every three inch square of your weaving is a tiny sample of a different interaction; how that green looks with that purple or that orange with that red (Color Gamp), or which twill will you prefer- sawtooth, broken, or pointed (Twill Gamp), or what thickness is best for that blanket- 15 or 20 threads per inch (Sett Gamp)? In this class students will have the opportunity to weave these three Gamps, providing them with an invaluable reference tool for years to come. As time allows, finishing touches can be added to create placemats, a table runner, or wall hanging. Please note that this class requires the ability to sit for long periods, as well as good eyesight (aided as needed) and fine motor skills. No experience is required, but some basic understanding of looms and weaving will enable Students to best utilize this class.

A materials fee of $50-60 will be collected in class by your instructor.

Students ages 16+ may register for this course. Youth ages 14+ may register if accompanied by an adult. Adult/child pairs will complete two projects and pay two materials fees. A 25% tuition discount applies to the youth registrant when registering with a full paying adult; call to register.

Optional Tools

• Yarns you’re interested in trying (suggested sizes 5/2, 3/2, 8/2, 10/2)
• Slippers for class (no shoes on the looms)