Mediterranean Dish Towel: A Beginner Rigid Heddle Class - IP - Spring 2025

*This class fulfills the Non-Knitting Elective Requirement for WEKP.

Well, you took Intro to Rigid Heddle Weaving, but have since forgotten how to set up and weave. It has been a while and now you want to get back into this craft and need some guidance on how to set up and thread your loom, how to make clean edges and create an even beat. In this class you will refresh your memory while learning to change colors in both the warp and weft and measure the length of your project as you weave. We explore how to weave a hem that is to be turned and stitched. The warp wound in class gives you enough length for one towel in a main color with contrasting stripes. The yarn used for these towels is Mercerized cotton, but after machine washing and drying a few times, this yarn becomes soft and absorbent. This is a perfect gift for someone special or to keep for yourself. Finished dimensions after hemming, washing and pressing: approximately 17.5” x 36”

For the comfort and safety of our students and teachers, students may be asked to wear a mask during in person classes and workshops, and masks are available upon request.

Format: In-Person

Prerequisite: Intro to Rigid Heddle
Materials Required:

Rigid heddle loom (20” or larger) with one 10 dent reed

Loom stand or loom clamps

Warping peg

Threading hook

Yarn: 3 skeins of Cascade Ultra Pima (2 of main color, 1 of contrast) to be wound into balls

BEFORE the day of class

OR two colors of Valley Westhampton, sold in ball form, 172 gr (4 balls) of main color and 42 grams (1 ball) of contrast color

Three stick shuttles 20 -24”

One Medium pick up stick 22” OR an extra shuttle 20” or longer

Locking stitch markers in 2 colors

Sharp scissors

Fray Check

2 sturdy rubber bands

Wide tooth comb

Craft paper for rear beam, approximately 20” x  60” (can be in 2 -3 pieces)

Measuring tape

Several yards of scrap yarn for header

When possible, please buy your materials from WEBS.

Cancellation Policy: For all classes, payment of full tuition is due at time of registration. Tuition will be refunded only if the class is cancelled by WEBS, or if there is a waiting list and your spot can be filled.

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