Independent Block Overshot on 8 shafts is a structure that allows the weaver to produce cloth with beautiful, clear patterns. Where the usual traditional 4-shaft overshot has halftones that soften the blocks of pattern, this structure allows control of the block and halftone placement. Manipulating the blocks and halftones in the tie-up results in clean lines and vast amounts of design possibilities within a single threading.
We will explore the use of profile drafts, and the process involved in converting 4-shaft designs into 8-shaft overshot drafts. You’ll learn theory, design, color, and proportion—all that’s required to develop your own overshot project. The first class will be in a lecture format. You will be given a dressed warp with instructions to dress your own loom at home. In class 2 & 3 you’ll bring your loom, weave round-robin style, and leave with a set of overshot samples.
Skill Level: advanced beginner on up: must be able to understand the basics of drafting.
Equipment:
All classes:
Laptop computer with drafting program strongly recommended
Pencil, eraser, notebook
Class 2 & 3:
Portable 8-shaft loom in good working condition
Your usual weaving supplies, including scissors, measuring tape, shuttles, bobbins, (the number of shuttles and bobbins depends on the warp you are given—minimum of 2, maximum of 5—you will be notified individually), cloth separators for your loom (craft paper, paper towel rolls or whatever you use when winding onto the cloth beam), 2 selvedge weights, lease sticks.
Warps will be provided at the lecture.
Looms are available to rent. There are limited looms available. Email [email protected] to reserve your loom
The cost to attend the lecture AND the workshop is $300. The price includes the materials fee.
The cost to attend JUST the lecture on Saturday, June 6 is $25
The fees are non refundable.
Lecture: June 6 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Workshops: June 13-14, 2020 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. *Please note the date change
Anita has been weaving for over 18 years and earned her Master Weavers Certificate from Hill Institute in 2009. Her pieces have won many awards and have been featured in Handwoven magazine. Anita enjoys exploring many different weave structures, but Independent Block Overshot is her favorite. She lives in Goshen, MA, and enjoys traveling, playing bridge and spending time with her daughter, Megan.