Wonderful Weaving

This class is designed to give all weavers an opportunity to create a textured wall hanging using a simple frame loom.  Beginning weavers will use traditional and contemporary weaving stitches to create a sampler of their own design. Experienced weavers will be able to enhance their design skills and create a wall hanging that is brimming with texture and movement. When students complete this course, they will be able to design and create future weavings with increased creativity and complexity.

About jan rust

Jan loved creating artwork from the time she was a child.  She received a BA degree in art and education in 1970 and between 1970-1980 she taught art to students ages 5-adult in Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Washington. 

Between 1980-2010, Jan was busy raising a family and working as an educator.  Although she never lost interest in her artistic pursuits, time was filled with a busy family and a busy job.

In 2010, Jan retired, moved to Sandpoint, and focused her attention back to creating art.  One of her passions became textured, sculptural weavings. She has traveled throughout the Pacific Northwest to work with prominent weavers and learn unusual weaving techniques.  She loves spending her time at POAC and she is having a great time in the Joyce Dillon Studio.

Schedule

April 21, 28, 5. 12| 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Supply list/Fee

At no cost, students will be provided the following supplies, on loan, for the duration of the class: 

• A 20” x 16” Frame Loom

• A wooden weaving needle

• A tapestry needle

• A weaving sword

• A weaving comb

• A 12” ruler

All yarn will be provided for a $30.00 cash supply fee due to the instructor at the first class session. If a student prefers to bring their own yarn, the supply fee will be waived.

In addition to the provided supplies, students will need to bring the following items to class:

• A pair of sharp scissors

• A bag or container to carry their weaving and tools back and forth to class.