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Join us for Floor Loom Weaving with Joan Namkoong
How is it that you can weave two layers of cloth at the same time? Learn the basics of Doubleweave using 4 shafts on a floor loom. Weave two layers with or without interlocking selvedges, stripes that you can interlock and stuff, color and weave effects, double width cloth and explore the possibilities hand manipulated weaves. Weave a sampler and explore the possilbilities of doubleweave on 4 shafts. Students must be able to set up a floor loom in class.
By the end of class, weavers will have their one-of-a-kind project to take home.
There will be an additional $20 (cash) supply fee for 8/4 cotton warp and weft payable to the instructor on first day of class which includes all weaving supplies.
What to bring:
- $20 supply fee
- Small scissors
- Paper and pencil for notes
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.
This class is open to adults, and minors ages 12-17 when accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are interested in taking the class with your child, please register online and add your child as a guest. Those registering for a Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui class may add one guest based on availability.
We require a minimum of three participants for each class. A full refund will be issued to those registered, if class is cancelled by Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui. Refunds for class registration cancellation by participant will be issued in full only if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the class begins.
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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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