Register Online January 15 - April 4, 2025.
Join us for Tablet Weaving Basics and Beyond
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 in-depth workshop starts with a basic history, then will cover drafting threaded-in designs, setup, basic weaving and finishing techniques. Day two will focus on the circular warp setup, weaving with individual cards in packs and learning about double-turn double-card diagonals. Day three will explore double faced weaving techniques.
This workshop is good for those wanting an in-depth look at basic and intermediate tablet weaving techniques and mechanics. No tablet weaving experience required, but this is a great workshop for those with experience who want to look deeper into this art.
Skill level: Beginner to Advanced; no weaving experience required
Supplies to Bring:
- Inkle style loom* (please note, the Ashford inklet is too small for card weaving)
- 20 4-hole 3.25" cards
- Belt shuttle
- Scissors
- Four balls or cones of mercerized or unmercerized cotton (anything between 5/2 and 10/2 in size) or #10 crochet thread. Each ball should be at least 1 ounce. Two balls of one color and two balls of a different highly contrasting color.
- 2 pill bottles with 5 ounces each (pennies, washers, weights)
*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 28, 2025 will receive a full refund. If you cancel after March 28 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 .
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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.
For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org
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