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ONLINE RUG TWINING WORKSHOP – FEBRUARY 2021

London District Weavers and Spinners

Our first online rug twining workshop was very successful.  As a result, Dan Lajoie and the Guild are offering a second online twining workshop in February 2021.  Registration fee is $40.00 for members and $45.00 for non-members.

During the workshop, participants will learn how to plan a project (a rug or table runner) including planning for your projects’ size and design; warping a frame loom; preparing your weft materials and how to weave your project using two basic techniques (counter twining and same pitch twining).   By the end of four classes, participants will have a finished piece.

Dan has built specialized looms for this workshop.  The looms will be available for a $15.00 rental fee payable directly to Dan.   Registrants will use the looms for the duration of the workshop.  The looms will be available to purchase at the end of the event by anyone interested for $50.00 (minus the $15.00 rental fee already paid).  Warp will be provided with the loom. 

Participants will also be required to provide their own weaving material (weft) and prepare their weft material in advance of the workshop.  Additional instructions about these required advanced preparations will be sent to participants once a completed registration form and full payment of the workshop registration fee has been received by the Guild.

WORKSHOP DATES:
Monday, February 1st 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Monday, February 9th 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Monday, February 15th 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Monday, February 22nd 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Workshop will be limited to 8 participants so register early.
Payment for workshop – e transfer only.
Payment for loom rental and purchase – cash only.

Registration: Closed

Workshops past

Beginning Weaving (Spring 2020)

London District Weavers and Spinners

The LDWS Executive wanted to let all of our members know that Boyle Community is Closed due to the Covid -19 situation. So all activities, meetings, and classes will be suspended till further notice. We will be monitoring the timelines and will do our best to keep everyone informed about when we are able to reconvene. If you have registered for a class  there will be some communication coming to discuss future dates. The Executive will be conferencing by phone/email this week to see the scope of the proposed closure. Perhaps this is the time to complete that project you have been setting aside, or get some fresh inspiration from your stash!

Stay Healthy,

Susan Roth
LDWS President, on behalf of the Executive

London District Weavers and Spinners Guild
Learn to Weave: Beginning Weaving Class
(Spring 2020)

-Learn how to warp a loom
-Discover basic weaving techniques & structure (plain weave & twill)
-Select appropriate yarns
-Plan a project
-Keep records of your projects
-Follow instructions for projects
-Learn weaving terminology and equipment

Saturdays,

March 28, April 4 and 18, May 2 and 9, 2020

Time:  10 am to 3 pm

Boyle Memorial Community Centre

530 Charlotte Street, London, Ontario

Cost:

$ 320.00  (Guild members); $ 350.00  (non-members).  

Includes all materials and use of Guild equipment.

Preregistration is required.

To register for this workshop please fill in the form below:

Registration is closed due to Covid-19 emergency

Workshops past

Learn to( Weave) Twine A Rug

London District Weavers and Spinners

The LDWS Executive wanted to let all of our members know that Boyle Community is Closed due to the Covid -19 situation. So all activities, meetings, and classes will be suspended till further notice. We will be monitoring the timelines and will do our best to keep everyone informed about when we are able to reconvene. If you have registered for a class  there will be some communication coming to discuss future dates. The Executive will be conferencing by phone/email this week to see the scope of the proposed closure. Perhaps this is the time to complete that project you have been setting aside, or get some fresh inspiration from your stash!

Stay Healthy,

Susan Roth
LDWS President, on behalf of the Executive

Learn to( Weave) Twine A Rug

Come out and join like-minded fibre enthusiasts to learn a new method (or hone an already known skill) to create rugs. LDWS’s own Dan Lajoie is leading a workshop on Rug Twining – Part One is on Friday March 20th from 6 pm to 9 pm Part Two will follow the next day on Saturday March 21st from 9 am to 4 pm. 
During this workshop, participants will learn how to plan a project like this including planning for your rugs’ size and design; warping a rug frame loom; preparing your weft materials and how to weave your rug using two basic techniques (standard and counter twining).
Dan has built specialized looms for this event which will be available for $15.00 (rental fee payable directly to Dan) to be used by registrants for the duration of the workshop. The looms will be available to purchase at the end of the event by anyone interested for $50.00 (minus the $15.00 rental fee already paid).
Dates:Friday, March 20, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm AND Saturday, March 21, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm,  (includes a one-hour lunch)
Workshop Costs:Workshop – $80.00 (Members); $85.00 (Non-Members) includes class notes
Additional Costs:Loom Rental – $15.00 payable directly to Dan Lajoie at start of workshop.Participants will also be required to provide your own weaving material (weft) and prepare your weft material in advance of the workshop. Additional instructions about these required advanced preparations will be sent to participants once your completed registration form and full payment of the workshop registration fee have been received.

Sold out, registration closed.

Workshops past

Learn to Dye with Acid Dyes

London District Weavers and Spinners

The LDWS Executive wanted to let all of our members know that Boyle Community is Closed due to the Covid -19 situation. So all activities, meetings, and classes will be suspended till further notice. We will be monitoring the timelines and will do our best to keep everyone informed about when we are able to reconvene. If you have registered for a class  there will be some communication coming to discuss future dates. The Executive will be conferencing by phone/email this week to see the scope of the proposed closure. Perhaps this is the time to complete that project you have been setting aside, or get some fresh inspiration from your stash!

Stay Healthy,

Susan Roth
LDWS President, on behalf of the Executive

Learn to Dye with Acid Dyes

Title of Workshop: Learn to Dye with Acid DyesInstructor: Kerri Mercer
Cost: $40 members, $45 non-members, payable to LDWS
Materials fee payable to instructor: $40 for dyes, gloves, masks and yarn.  Please indicate desired yarn weight with registration. Each student may choose 3 skeins of fingering or DK.
Date: May 16th
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Place: Boyle Community Centre
Description/Details: Explore the possibilities of acid dyes to make distinct, one of a kind yarns with the guidance of an expert.  Kerri Mercer of Mad Science Dye and Fibre will explain simple colour theory, the use of acid dyes and demonstrate a variety of effects such as speckling, tonal variations and overdyeing. Join her for this hands-on workshop where she will guide you through the process, and aid in the creation of your hand-dyed yarns.  Acid dyes allow a variety of different techniques and are quick to use, allowing participants to experiment with different processes and dye 3 skeins of yarn (fingering or DK) in an afternoon workshop.  

Kerri’s work can be seen on facebook: @madsciencedyeandfiber 

or her etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/madsciencedyeanfiber


Requirements: Please wear old clothing, all needed materials provided

Workshops past

Coiled Shawl Pin

London District Weavers and Spinners

Coiled Shawl Pin Workshop

When: Saturday February 29, 2020
Time: 9 am until 4 pm (one hour for lunch from 12 to 1 pm.)
At: Boyle Community Centre 530 Charlotte Ave., London Ontario
Workshop Leader: Nancy Latchford, Fibre Artist, London Ontario
Cost: $ 30.00 (LDWS members) and $35.00 (non-members) payable in advance via eTransfer to LDWSFinance@gmail.com or by cheque made payable to London District Weavers and Spinners and mailed to Donna Martin, 14 AMANDA Ave., Mt. Elgin Ontario N0J 1N0

Come out and enjoy this one day workshop led by Nancy Latchford, a London Fibre Artist and LDWS Guild member. Your shawl pin will be made from little bits of left over dyed yarns, hemp, linen and novelty threads. The cores vary from brass rings, paper, hemp, jute and wire. The pin or fastener is a small bamboo knitting needle. Other similar items could be used such as cut off chop sticks, hat pins, etc.

The pins and fastener could be embellished with beads, found objects, charms, and or paper. There are limitless possibilities on shape, size and decoration.

A basket making technique known as “Coiling” will be used to make this shawl pin. It is an ancient and simple technique to learn. The workshop leader will provide all materials. Participants are asked to bring an assortment of large eye needles and a pair of scissors for thread cutting. If participants wish to bring along some of their own threads, they should be cottons, linens, silk, and or wool. You will want a thread you can pull on and it will not break. Small amounts are fine as this project uses a lot of thread. In the kit (provided by the workshop leader) will be a metal ring, wire, linen core, dyed threads, needle, and the pin or fastener. The kit will be available on the day of the workshop and cost for the kit will be payable directly to the workshop leader ($6).

The class will be held at the Boyle Community Centre at 530 Charlotte Ave, London Ontario on Saturday February 29, 2020. Free parking is available on the street and at the Boyle Community Centre.

Coffee and tea will be available. Please bring a mug and your lunch with you.

Please complete the on line registration form and send payment as indicated above. Space is limited so don’t delay. Registration is now open and will close on February 14, 2020.

Workshops past

Beginning Weaving Class (Winter 2020)

London District Weavers and Spinners

London District Weavers and Spinners Guild
Learn to Weave: Beginning Weaving Class
(Winter 2020)

-Learn how to warp a loom
-Discover basic weaving techniques & structure (plain weave & twill)
-Select appropriate yarns
-Plan a project
-Keep records of your projects
-Follow instructions for projects
-Learn weaving terminology and equipment

Saturdays,
January 18, 25 and February 1, 8 and 15
(February 22 is an alternate date,
if a previous class is cancelled due to weather)
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Boyle Memorial Community Centre
530 Charlotte Street, London, Ontario

Cost:
$ 320.00 (Guild members); $ 350.00 (non-members). Includes all materials.
Preregistration is required.

For more information, contact Kathy Morgan:

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Ducette Workshops April 8, 2017

London District Weavers and Spinners

I wanted to thank you for the invitation to conduct 2 lucet braiding workshops this past Saturday.

I had a great time sharing what I have discovered and learning from each group -things like colour, texture and design combinations. There were a lot of smiles and projects completed in the morning (photos included). The hat started in afternoon session unfortunately will take extra time at home to finish. I am hoping that the participants will share a picture of their work when they are done- I’d love to see how they turn out.

I sincerely appreciate the support everyone has given me – guild members and show customers,  especially  by purchasing a ducette over the past few months. I hope that all will begin to explore and discover ways to use fibre in yet another interesting way.

Take care
Roxann Blazetich-Ozols