Dwell on Dräll
Delve into the details of nine different Dräll techniques
Enjoy the camaraderie of a festive atmosphere
Instructors: Becky Ashenden & Eva Gaultney
Dates offered 2026: Sep 21–29 (9 days)
The word Dräll refers to damask woven in two blocks. When it’s combined with other words such as in Daldräll (also known as overshot), Jämtlandsdräll (crackle), Såldräll (M’s & O’s), or Droppdräll (spot weave), we see the doors open to a wide world of simple, yet highly decorative block weaves that can usually be woven on just four shafts. In this special 9-day class we will have the time to complete nine beautiful traditional Swedish designs in tantalizing and sometimes mysterious weave structures. (These photos represent the techniques but may not be the exact projects.)
See our class preview video below.
Projects on shared looms
- Daldräll
- Daldräll using opposite blocks
- Sålldräll
- Jämtlandsdräll
- Droppdräll
- Kukkoladräll
- Sjusprångsdräll
- Halvdräll
- Shaft Dräll, damask pulleys
Theory and drafting
- Drafting exercises for each technique provided daily
- Profile drafts and how to apply them to the techniques
Warp materials
- 8/2 cotton
- 16/2 cotton
- 22/2 cottolin
- 33/2 cottolin
- Plied linen
- Fine singles linen
Schedule
Mon – Threading and tying up the looms.
Tue – We will start to weave and rotate to new projects as needed. With 6 students and 9 looms, students will not feel rushed to move on. Some projects will take more time than others.
Mon–Fri – Classroom sessions will build on each other through the week, providing a thorough exposure to many examples, techniques, materials, and designs.
Sat–Tue – Extra weaving time.
Finishing
- Hemming
- Mangling
- Folding and storage
class preview video
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Prerequisites: Vävstuga Basics (Why does everyone need Basics?)
Max enrollment: 6
Location: Barn Studio
Course fee: $1400 (includes all instruction and studio time, course handouts, lunch Mon–Fri and Mon–Tue, and dinner Thu. On your own from Fri dinner to Sun dinner; you may use the student kitchen.)
Materials fee: $100
Days offered: Nine-day session, Mon–Tue
Schedule: All weekdays Mon–Fri will be our regular hours, with instruction time 9:00–noon and 1:30–4:00. The weekend days Sat–Sun are extra weaving time: Becky will check in twice a day and be on call for emergencies. Once a session begins, the Barn studio is available at all hours. Exceptions: on the last day, instruction ends at noon, and checkout must be completed by noon.