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In my early twenties, I was introduced to weaving in the Netherlands. It was ‘love at first sight’. I knew that one day, I would get back to weaving. In 1966 I came to New Zealand and married a sheep farmer. After some years of sharemilking in the Waikato we moved to a fairly isolated farm in the King Country with 4 young children.

Although life was busy, I had a strong need to do something for myself. Weaving was the obvious choice. I could do it at home, and was available when needed on the farm. There was an excellent weaver in my area, willing to teach me. I was very fortunate to participate in the last weaving course at the Nelson Polytechnic. I did 4 units by correspondence through ASTU to gain my Adult Teachers Certificate. With further workshops and courses, and gradually building up a good weaving library, I extended my knowledge.

I love working with colour and the loom is my tool to combine colours, making something beautiful. I have to work within restraints of the loom, and that also provides me with a challenge. A good knowledge of what can and can’t be done is essential in whatever one does. One has to know the basic ‘rules’, before trying to alter them, and ultimately play! Once the designing is done and the weaving starts, I enjoy the rhythm of weaving. I feel as if I am part of the loom, and the loom is part of me.

WORKSHOPS

  • Weaving for All – Different Levels & Different Techniques
  • 2 x 4 = More Fun
  • Project Planning and Pattern Drafting

 

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Indigo Dyeing and Shibori
One or two-day workshop for all levels of experience
Students will make their own individual indigo vat for use during the workshop, and learn how to look after it. Various shibori techniques will be taught, including stitching, binding, clamping, pole wrapping. Take home beautiful pieces dyed using this serendipitous ancient craft. Scarves, or smaller pieces suitable for bags, cushions, wall hangings.

Shibori using Procion dyes or silk paints
One or two-day workshop for all levels of experience
Learn various methods of shibori on fabric to produce vibrant coloured scarves , wraps, cushion covers etc. Methods taught will include stitch, binding, clamping and pole wrap shibori resist techniques.

Marbling on paper or fabric
One day workshop
A beginner’s guide to the ancient craft of marbling – layering paint on a gel medium, manipulating the paint to form beautiful patterns reminiscent of marble, and transferring to paper or fabric. Although suitable for beginners, all levels of experience will enjoy the day.

‘Slashed’ fabric
One day workshop (sewing machine needed)
Construct a fascinating scrumptious fabric suitable for bags, cushions, wall-hangings, from a variety of weights and textures of scrap fabric.

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Tutors in:

  • SAORI Weaving – Introductory Workshop
  • SAORI Weaving – Follow-up Workshop
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