Basic Loom Weaving with Joan Namkoong (Hawaiʻi Island class)

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Join us for Basic Loom Weaving with Joan Namkoong

A basic class for people who want to learn how to set up a loom and weave cloth. On the first day, you will set up a 4 shaft table loom: measuring a warp and beaming it on the loom, threading the heddles, sleying the reed and tying on to the front beam. Then you’ll weave cloth – plain weave, twill, basket weave and more.

On day two you will continue your weaving exploration so you can take home handwoven cloth that you’ve made from start to finish.   

Students can take their looms home for the week between classes to explore on their own. A $100 deposit will be required, payable in cash or check on the first day.

• 4 shaft table loom will be provided for each student as well as all equipment needed for loom setup.
• All supplies and equipment for this class will be provided and is included in the cost of the class
• Please bring lunch, beverage, snacks for the day.

Instructor Bio

Joan Namkoong is a production hand weaver in Kamuela, Hawaiʻi. She weaves with fine silk for shawls and scarves, cotton for towels, rugs and placemats. An 8 shaft Gilmore loom is used for most of her textile products; a 10 shaft Glimakra loom with a drawloom attachment is used for special projects with geometric designs. Color and texture are her primary design components in plain weave and twill structures – her goal is to create visually beautiful cloth with a nice hand that is suitable for its purpose. Joan teaches weaving for the Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui at the Downtown Art Center in Honolulu and also on the Big Island.

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

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. 

For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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