Fun with Weaving!

For Scouts or School Groups!

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In this 8-hour session over two days, youth will weave a project on a Schacht Cricket Rigid Heddle Loom.  Scheduling the session as three 3-hour days is also an option.  Beth can tailor the session to the group’s needs. 

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Each youth will have the option of weaving a scarf or felted wool mug rugs or a felted wool purse.

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Minimum workshop size: 4; Maximum workshop size: 8

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Grade level: 4th - 12th grade

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Cost: $75 per person (credit card) $70.00 per person (check/cash).   Includes materials except handle for the purse.  If choose to weave purse, youth will need to provide their own handle; Beth will provide size information. 

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Day 1:

• Choose yarn and colors.

• Design a striped warp.

• Warp the rigid heddle loom.

• May begin weaving.

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Day 2:

• Weave scarf or mug rugs or purse.

• Remove from loom.

• Hem scarf.

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Go home with washing instructions and cutting instructions for mug rugs.   Purses will be finished by Beth and picked up later.