Our class year is underway
The snow is melting, temps are rising, mud is forming, and classes have begun at Vävstuga. Our first classes of the year were two 2-week intensive Drawloom DEF classes. Week 1 covered setup, designing, shedding theory, and troubleshooting. Week 2 included weaving, structure theory, and more troubleshooting. We have a great many more class options available throughout the year, so you’re sure to find the right one for you.
Closeout items: 160cm loom parts, various yarns
As many of our vendors are phasing out 160cm loom production, we have decided to sell our remaining 160cm parts inventory at 10% off. There are also various yarns that we are discontinuing: these are yarns from our supplier that we don’t carry, and are not part of our Yarn-in-a-Jar colors. See the linked PDF list to get them while you can. Many of these items are not currently listed in our online store, so email us to place your order. Supplies are limited. Thanks as always for your patronage.
Monthly Palmgren video: halvdräll
New this year, Becky has been adding a monthly Palmgren project to Vävstuga Video Classes. For March we have Palmgren Project #3: Halvdräll squares and fabric. These pleasing little squares in a checkerboard pattern give you the opportunity to learn about a less common weave structure that is seen more often in Sweden than in the United States. Halvdräll, sometimes called “poor man’s damask,” is a lovely structure to use if one has only 4 shafts and loves those beautiful 2-block damask patterns. There are two methods for threading this structure, both discussed here in detail. Sign up for a free 3-day trial of Vävstuga Video Classes to browse the content and get inspired.
- Vävstuga Video Classes (VVC)
- Palmgren Projects on VVC
- Palmgren Project #1: Towels in plain weave and twill
- Palmgren Project #2: Plaid rag rug
- Palmgren Project #3: Halvdräll squares and fabric
Class openings
It’s shaping up to be another creatively inspiring year. Thanks to those who have already registered for a class this year. If you’re still pondering a class, consider one of the following with openings:
- Apr 27 – May 5 (9 days) — Smålandsväv, complicated patterning on a simple two-harness setup
- Apr 27 – May 1 — Vävstuga Projects, a class customized to your desires
- May 18–22 — Drawloom ABC, single-unit project available
- Aug 17–21 — Straw & Friends, explore various natural plant materials as weft
- Nov 2–6 — Drawloom ABC, single-unit and opphämta projects available
Recent class activity
Just for fun
- Textile art of Val de San Lorenzo — how wool turns into thread.
- Handmade thread — preparation of the warp and balls.
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