Overshot Patterned Doubleweave

Saturday, October 28, 2023, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Instructor: Barb Gallagher

$75 for the class

Class limit: 6

Material fees. $10 for handouts

Skills needed: Must be able to warp a loom independently and thread from a draft

Sounds crazy! But if you don’t like the floats in overshot – this eliminates them. If you don’t like double weave on 4 shafts because you can only do plain weave – this will give you patterns. Learn how to take any overshot pattern and turn it into this technique. We’ll start off with an overview of doubleweave. Then you’ll learn how to take an overshot draft, do some magic – and create these patterns. And then – practice how to weave. It’s really a lot of fun!

Students need to bring: a warped 4 shaft loom at least 8” wide, yarns to use for weft – (same as your warp), and normal weaving tools and supplies. Threading information and directions sent upon registration.

Homework : Shaft loom weavers you can choose what yarn and sett you prefer. Suggested yarns are 5/2 cotton @ 32epi, 10/2 cotton @ 48 epi, or 3/2 cotton @ 24 epi. If you’d like to be adventurous, you could try some 8/2 tencel @ 40 epi or 5/2 bamboo @ 32 epi. 8” weaving width is suggested, but you can warp narrower.

Supplies to Bring:

• a warped 4 shaft loom at least 8” wide
• yarns to use for weft – (same as your warp)
• normal weaving tools and supplies.
• Your lunch and beverages

Problems registering? Contact the Education Committee at classes@weaversguildcincinnati.org.

Questions about this class? Contact the instructor, Barb Gallagher at weaving@etczone.com.

Depending on the CDC guidelines for Hamilton County at the time the class is held, a mask may be required. If so, you will be notified before the first class.

Fees are non-refundable. Your fee will only be refunded if the class is canceled or changed to a different date. Three registrations are required for a class to be held. Students will be notified before the start date if a class is canceled due to an insufficient number of students. Eventbrite processing and credit card payment fees will not be refunded if a student cancels for any reason.