Common and Uncommon Tied Unit Weaves
About Common and Uncommon Tied Unit Weaves
Participants will learn the variety of tied unit weaves possible, using a systematic approach that changes the two components of a tied unit weave: the number and organization of the ties; the number and organization of the pattern shafts. In addition, different treadling options are possible. While most tied unit weaves require more than four shafts, summer and winter and another uncommon weave can be woven on four.
Participants will weave a sample and decide which structure they want to weave, hopefully covering a variety of them among the group. A longer warp allows for the weaving of a project, if so wished. Alternatively with some re-threading each participant could weave more than one sample. Drawdowns, fabric photos and weaving information will be shared so that each participant will have a number of options for future use.
The capacity for this class is 25 students.
Class Materials
Students will want to provide:
Students will need a shaft loom, and yarns for weaving. For a traditional sample, the warp and ground weft will be thin and the same, while the pattern weft thicker and loftier. After the basics, options for changing the traditional weaving can be explored.
Age Range
Teens and Adults
Skill Level
Intermediate - Comfortable with equipment, experienced in a variety of techniques, able to plan, draft, and design work, able to dress a loom independently.
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When
The class will meet for three weekly 2-hour live online sessions.
Enrolled students receive 30-day access to the video recordings of the classes.
How It Works
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Marcy Petrini
I have been teaching for over 40 years locally at the Mississippi Craft Center operated by the Mississippi Craftsmen's Guild, of which I am a fellow. I have also taught for guilds, and conferences, especially Convergences almost all of them since the 90s. In 2016 the Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi awarded me a Lifetime Achievement Award for my teaching.
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