Register Online January 15 - March 28, 2025.
Join Us for Tablet Weaving Around the World: Ram’s Horn, Coptic Diamonds and Sulawesi
Tablet weaving, also known as card weaving, is an ancient technique used to create woven bands. Four-holed tablets or cards are threaded and turned to create a shed through which the weft is passed creating decorative designs. This 3-day workshop will focus on three different patterns using up to 24 4-hole cards. You’ll learn how to read a draft, set up the cards, weave the various patterns and how to design your own patterns.
Day one will feature Ram’s Horn, a popular beginner’s pattern belonging to the Kiiyrim family of patterns based on the building block Running Dog. Variations like Ram’s Horn and Ivy result from a few changes in turning.
Day two will focus on Egyptian Diamonds, woven over 1000 years ago. Coptic bands with distinctive diamond patterns were discovered and examined from which we can draw inspiration.
Designs from the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia will be the theme of day three with beautiful pattern work and color interactions. Similar in structure to a double-faced weave but similar in pattern to diagonal weaves, this technique will definitely keep your interest.
Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate; some experience with tablet weaving preferred.
Supplies to Bring:
- Inkle style loom (please note, the Ashford inklet is too small for card weaving)
- 24 4-hole cards: 3.25”, 3.5” or 2.5”. Cards should be appropriate to the size of your loom. (John will have sets of 20 2.5” cards available for $5.)
- Belt shuttle
- Scissors
- Mercerized or unmercerized cotton in sizes anywhere between 5/2 and 10/2 or #10 crochet thread. You will need 3 balls or cones in a light color, 2 balls or cones in a dark color; each yarn source should be at least 1 ounce
- 2 pill bottles with 5 ounces of weight — pennies (55), washers, weights. You can use kumihimo tama or other weights as long as they are 5 ounces.
*If you don't have a loom, looms will be available for rent. Select the "Rent" option during registration.
This weaving workshop is open to the public from age 18.
Your registration will be confirmed once you have paid for the workshop online by credit card. All supplies for this workshop are the responsibility of the participant.
Cancellations made through March 21, 2025 will receive a full refund. If you cancel after March 21 there will be no refund unless there is a waiting list and someone can take your place. If workshop is cancelled by Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui, a full refund will be issued to those registered.
For more information contact Joan Namkoong.
Instructor Bio
John Mullarkey is passionate about teaching tablet weaving and exploring new ways to make the art form more contemporary. Tablet weaving is a primitive weaving style that creates simple weave structures, but offers great variation in possible patterns. John loves to push tablet weaving outside the normal and historical limits to create his own interpretation of traditional patterns. He is a nationally recognized teacher and is valued for the patience, clarity and organization he brings to his classes. After beginning to teach in 2009, John left a part-time software development career to focus on weaving and teach full time.
John has won many awards, is a frequent contributor to national weaving publications and has authored books and videos about the craft. His creations have appeared in international fashion shows and been displayed at museums. The Schacht Zoom Loom is based on John’s design.
This program is supported in part by the State Foundation on Culture and Arts through appropriations from the Legislature of the State of Hawaii and by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted workshop fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.
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How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.
For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org
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