Threads Along The Peace: July 2015

TAPESTRY WEAVING WITH ELAINE DUNCAN – 5 day Retreat style - Sept. 16-20. For those taking in the full 5 days Elaine will give 2 days of direct instruction followed by 3 days of mentorship while participants work on projects.

2 Day option - September 19-20. Elaine will offer 2 days of Instruction to these participants while continuing to mentor the 5 day participants.

Description of Workshop:

This tapestry workshop is primarily directed at those wishing to learn to weave tapestry, but also those who have woven tapestry but need a refresher course. We will warp the looms, and proceed to work through a sampler of tapestry techniques including joins, colour blending, and building shapes. I will supply tapestry bobbins and copper pipe looms, as well as providing yarns for warp and weft. Power point presentations will be shown for inspiration, as well as for techniques. Students should bring their own scissors, tape measures, rulers, a large eyed blunt needle and a small spool of topstitching thread in beige or white. Coloured pencils, drawing materials, paper, etc., would be helpful for working out designs. If students have their own looms and bobbins that is fine too. The copper pipe looms and some bobbins will be available for sale.

2 DAY SPINNING WORKSHOP WITH MARJO WHEAT- September 19- 20.

This 2 day workshop will include 1 day of instruction on spinning for consistency. You will learn about fleece preparation, twists per inch and consistent drafting and plying. The second day will be spent on adjusting knitting patterns so you can use your wonderful hand spun yarns and you will have the opportunity to do some crock pot dyeing.

All fees include Instruction, accommodations and meals.

Member Non Member

5 day = $540 $590

2 day = $230 $280

Breakfast and lunch will be provided by host group

Evening meal will be catered Thurs, Friday, Saturday

Members and non-members are welcome. Maximum group size is 12 participants. Please send a $200.00 non-refundable deposit. Please register as soon as possible.

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These are a few pictures of the Coast Collective Arts Centre in a wonderful old house next door to Royal Roads University on the West Shore, close to Victoria BC on the Esquimalt Lagoon. The house has its own ball room, a lovely wooden staircase in the hallway as you enter. Tea was being served in the conservatory of the home, overlooking the sea. It offers art exhibits that change every few months, classes, events. There are at least 3 rooms of items for sale. http://www.coastcollective.ca/about.php