Join textile artist Urshula Stehle to discover how to transfer a silhouette picture into weaving, by using the double weave pick-up technique.

This workshop is being held as part of the Hervey Bay Spinners, Weavers and Fibre Artists exhibition, 

When:  Saturday 28 September

Time:  9am to 4pm  - 12noon lunch (BYO)

Maximum number:  12

Cost:  $40

Location:  Gatakers Creative Space, 311 Kent Street Maryborough

Materials required:

  • 4 shaft loom with warp on, ready to start weaving. Warping instructions will be send once registation is complete. The loom needs to have a good shed for weaving.
  • A silhouette picture/print out not larger than A4. A simple picture to start with, not too much "snorkels" (there will be a folder with suitable pictures available for use)
  • 2 Pick-up sticks, at least 50cm long, shouldn't be narrower than 3.5cm wide and 3mm thick.
  • Weft yarn 8ply wool, 2 colours suitable for your picture (1 colour for the silhouette motif and 1 colour for the background) 50g each + 10g of each colour from the 8/2 cotton warp thread for the hem.
  • Sticky tape
  • Pencil & eraser
  • Black pen, Fineliner 0.4
  • 2 boatshuttles or weaving sticks
  • Pins with head
  • Everything you need for weaving
  • Notebook

REGISTER HERE


Workshop Cancellation Policy

  • Gatakers Artspace cannot accept responsibility for any changes in personal circumstances. Missed workshops or change of mind are at your own expense.
  • If a participant chooses to cancel their confirmed registration, or cannot or does not attend the workshop, the following will apply:
  • The registered participant may invite another person to substitute their place in the workshop (in which they are registered) at any time at no charge;
  • If notice is received 2 or less days from the scheduled starting date, a refund will not be offered.
  • If a workshop is cancelled by Gatakers Artspace a full refund or a reschedule will be provided. Gatakers Artspace will endeavour to advise participants of cancellation at least 48 hours prior to workshop.

The Hervey Bay Spinners, Weavers and Fibre Artists were successful in receiving a RADF Grant to assist with financial costs for the workshop. 

This event is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Fraser Coast Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland

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