Krokbragd Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom 1F26
Age Group:
Adults
Krokbragd is a beautiful Norwegian weaving technique that opens up a variety of new ways to create weft-faced designs in your weaving.
Krokbragd fabric is sturdy and striking with endless pattern possibilities. This class focuses on maximizing color choices, understanding a Krokbragd draft, and correct technique throughout. We will warp the provided rigid heddle looms, and prepare to weave 4 Krokbragd mug rugs. Successful edge techniques, color and yarn choices and finishing techniques will be covered.
Prior Rigid Heddle weaving experience is strongly recommended.
Please note that this workshop does not have a make up date.
Dahlia Popovits
Dahlia Popovits has been designing and weaving extraordinary clothes and accessories utilizing her award winning handwoven textiles made with the finest luxury yarns from around the world, for nearly 50 years. Her work can be seen in her Boston gallery, dahliahandmade.com, which features her handwoven clothing, as well as the work of other artisans.
She has taught at a variety of art centers the past 40 years, and is happy to be able to share her knowledge through her upcoming workshops.
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Specialty:
Weaving
Materials to bring to class:
All materials provided.
$36 materials fee payable to the instructor.