Bemidji Area Weavers Guild Demonstrations and Hands-on Opportunity –
Saturday, April 18 from 2 to 4pm, drop in for weaving demonstrations and a very special opportunity for you to try your hand at weaving techniques under the guidance of experienced weavers from our area. Free. No registration required.

Some of the weaving techniques to be demonstrated include:

Color Play Handweaving on an 8 shaft Loom with Annette Theroux
Handweaving on a multi-shaft loom blends color and pattern from the warp (vertical threads) and weft (horizontal threads) to create a third dimension of fabric. Throw the shuttle, beat at the fell line, and watch as warp and weft combine to produce unique fabric patterns.

Demonstration and Hands-on Weaving on a Box Tape Loom with Carrie Jessen
In the 18th century, tape looms were essential to weave narrow bands of cloth – ‘tapes’. Tapes are used for hatbands, straps, and decoration for clothing. Handwoven tapes can be woven in simple patterns, or complex and colorful pick-up patterns.

Inkle Loom and Tapestry with Kristin Mjkrzak (no photo)