An Introduction to Weaving with Silk

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Join us for An Introduction to Weaving with Silk

A Presentation by Joan Namkoong

The most luxurious of fibers, silk can be a weaver’s best friend when you’re thinking about scarves, shawls and fabric for clothing. There’s lustrous, silky silk and nubby, textural silk and a variety of sizes to use in hand weaving. Learn about silk and its properties, how to handle it and use it on your loom – it’s easier than you think! A two hour lecture class, no weaving experience required.

Instructor Bio

Joan Namkoong is a 30 year plus weaver who lives on the Big Island. She weaves and sells functional textiles like scarves, shawls, towels, rugs, runners and yardage for household use. Silk is her favorite thread followed by cotton. Plain weave is used most of the time on her 8- shaft Gilmore loom. She also uses a drawloom to weave complex images and patterns.

Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.

MAP Downtown Art Center - Parking in building, Chinatown Gateway Garage, enter on Bethel Street. Weekday rate: $3.00 for two hours, $1.50 for additional 30 minutes. Weekend rate: $.50 for 30 minutes, maximum fee of $3.00.  All Day weekday pass: park your car before 10 am, take your ticket back up to the person in the kiosk and request the $10 all day pass.  All transactions in cash. 

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