Color Gamp with Laurel Hayama

Register Online Now through August 23, 2025.

Join us for Color Gamp with Laurel Hayama.

In weaving, a gamp is a sample piece of fabric used to explore different threading, treadling, color, or weave structures. It allows weavers to experiment with various combinations and see how they interact before committing to a larger project. 

In this class you will be focusing on different thread color combinations using plain weave though you can also set up for twill or other patterns.  You will be able to use this fabric as reference for future projects or you can use it as tea towels, runners or make a vest. Lots of options.

Class level is intermediate. You should be able to make a warp and dress a loom though there is assistance available.

What to Bring

• $30 supply fee
• Snack and a drink
• Sweater if you get chilled in ac

Instructor Bio

Laurel Hayama graduated with Fiber Arts degree from University of Hawaii, She has been spinning, dyeing and weaving for over 40 years. She grows her own cotton; loves to dye it and then weave colorful pieces with the thread.

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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