Your
Weaving Studio
An important part of any weaving studio is
the reference library. It is your source for valuable technical information and
threading/treadling sequences for various types of weave structures, as well as a source
for inspiration for your own designs and patterns. These days, videos are also an
important part of the weaver’s reference library. How wonderful to be able to
actually see a certain technique – and be able to rewind and replay any section as
many times as you need to without trying the instructor’s patience!
Another valuable resource for the
handweaver, spinner and dyer is membership in "Handweavers Guild of America" which
is a non-profit international organization devoted to preserving traditions and techniques
in our textile heritage, inspiring contemporary and future fiber crafting, and ultimately
to continue improving and expanding existing programs and develop new programs for
continuing education opportunities. Current programs include "Certificates of
Excellence" in weaving, handspinning, dyeing and basketry, "Convergence" -
a fiber conference held every other year, video & slide & textile kit rentals for
members, TLC – "Teaching and Learning through Correspondence" through which
you can learn by mail, and a wonderful "Beginners’ Hotline" for problem
solving over the phone. Membership fees also include a subscription to the award-winning
quarterly journal "Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot". For membership
information, or to join, call HGA at 770 495 7702, or go to our website for a link to
their website or write to them at PO Box 930148, Atlanta GA 31193. |
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Books
on Waeving:
- Learning to Weave
- Hands on Weaving
- Hands on Rigid Heddle Weaving
- The Ashford Book of Weaving
- A Handweaver’s Pattern Book
- Inkle Weaving
- Weaving, Spinning & Dyeing
Videos:
Introduction to Weaving
57min, with Deborah Chandler
Beginning Four Harness Weaving
86min, with Deborah Chandler
Rigid Heddle Weaving 93min, Betty Davenport (author of
Hands On Rigid Heddle Weaving)
Tapestry Weaving 110min, N Harvey
Tips, Tricks & Problem Solvers for the Handweaver
60min, w/ Sallie Guy |
