Theoretical/practical course to learn textile drafting; that is, how to read a diagram of the various components, threading, knotting and pedal set-up, and then weaving from the drawing on the loom.

The course will learn and understand:

• hand-drawn and computer-based textile notation
• how to reconstruct threading and weaving process from a fragment of finished fabric
• introduction to the various types of pattern threading for following, bird’s-eye and rose path
• an exploration of the effects achievable with pointed casting-in: herringbone, diamante, openwork, honeycomb, and boundweave

Each student will have access to a loom for samplers already setting-up with a wool or cotton warp, and will be able to practice setting up and warping during the hours of the afternoon workshop.