Introduction to Weaving: Color, Mar. 8 & 9 (Sat/Sun), 10-5pm, Brooklyn
Instructor: Lauren Colbert
Class Description:
Introduction to Weaving: Color is a beginner / advanced beginner level class for all lovers of color! Explore and analyze different warp and weft color combinations through learning how to weave a traditional color gamp project. Each participant begins by selecting colors from a wide variety of mercerized and mercerized cotton threads, designing and winding a warp, and setting up their own 4-harness Schacht loom. The second day will cover how to weave. Basic weave structures will be taught such as plain weave, baskets, twills, and selected hand-manipulated weaves. The class will conclude with cutting off and finishing the edges of your weaving. This class is designed for those new to weaving as well as for those with some experience. All materials and equipment are provided.
Level: Beginner / Advanced Beginner
Instructor Bio:
Lauren Colbert is an artist and designer based in Brooklyn, New York. Her work is rooted in experimentation and explores the intersection of color, connection, and play through woven structures and sculptural forms. Lauren started her textile career working in costume design for film and television and has worked with notable clients such as Netflix, HBO, Hulu, NBC and Universal. In 2020, she founded an experimental textile studio, LALA stuff, that specializes in color and interior textiles. LALA stuff focuses on creating everyday items for your home with a sense of humor and is sold online domestically and internationally. Her works have been shown in exhibitions across the New York City area and featured in Elle Decor. Lauren holds an MFA from Parsons School of Design, where she graduated with Departmental Honors.
Images:
(1-4) Color gamps, (5) Lauren Colbert
Cancellation Policy:
Please consider carefully before signing up for one of our classes, loom rentals, or purchasing a class for another person. Due to the small class size for in-person workshops and the limited number of looms, each person makes an important contribution to the group dynamic and cancelling within short notice can make it difficult to fill your spot. If you do need to cancel, please be aware of our policies:
If the cancellation is 30 or more days before the start of the workshop, you have the option of rescheduling or receiving a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. If the cancellation is fewer than 30 days from the start of the workshop, this results in forfeiture of your entire course fee. If your spot can be from the waitlist, then you will only pay the $25 processing fee, regardless of timing.
No refunds will be given on gift certificates. (Updated 05/05/2024)
Instructor: Lauren Colbert
Class Description:
Introduction to Weaving: Color is a beginner / advanced beginner level class for all lovers of color! Explore and analyze different warp and weft color combinations through learning how to weave a traditional color gamp project. Each participant begins by selecting colors from a wide variety of mercerized and mercerized cotton threads, designing and winding a warp, and setting up their own 4-harness Schacht loom. The second day will cover how to weave. Basic weave structures will be taught such as plain weave, baskets, twills, and selected hand-manipulated weaves. The class will conclude with cutting off and finishing the edges of your weaving. This class is designed for those new to weaving as well as for those with some experience. All materials and equipment are provided.
Level: Beginner / Advanced Beginner
Instructor Bio:
Lauren Colbert is an artist and designer based in Brooklyn, New York. Her work is rooted in experimentation and explores the intersection of color, connection, and play through woven structures and sculptural forms. Lauren started her textile career working in costume design for film and television and has worked with notable clients such as Netflix, HBO, Hulu, NBC and Universal. In 2020, she founded an experimental textile studio, LALA stuff, that specializes in color and interior textiles. LALA stuff focuses on creating everyday items for your home with a sense of humor and is sold online domestically and internationally. Her works have been shown in exhibitions across the New York City area and featured in Elle Decor. Lauren holds an MFA from Parsons School of Design, where she graduated with Departmental Honors.
Images:
(1-4) Color gamps, (5) Lauren Colbert
Cancellation Policy:
Please consider carefully before signing up for one of our classes, loom rentals, or purchasing a class for another person. Due to the small class size for in-person workshops and the limited number of looms, each person makes an important contribution to the group dynamic and cancelling within short notice can make it difficult to fill your spot. If you do need to cancel, please be aware of our policies:
If the cancellation is 30 or more days before the start of the workshop, you have the option of rescheduling or receiving a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. If the cancellation is fewer than 30 days from the start of the workshop, this results in forfeiture of your entire course fee. If your spot can be from the waitlist, then you will only pay the $25 processing fee, regardless of timing.
No refunds will be given on gift certificates. (Updated 05/05/2024)
Instructor: Lauren Colbert
Class Description:
Introduction to Weaving: Color is a beginner / advanced beginner level class for all lovers of color! Explore and analyze different warp and weft color combinations through learning how to weave a traditional color gamp project. Each participant begins by selecting colors from a wide variety of mercerized and mercerized cotton threads, designing and winding a warp, and setting up their own 4-harness Schacht loom. The second day will cover how to weave. Basic weave structures will be taught such as plain weave, baskets, twills, and selected hand-manipulated weaves. The class will conclude with cutting off and finishing the edges of your weaving. This class is designed for those new to weaving as well as for those with some experience. All materials and equipment are provided.
Level: Beginner / Advanced Beginner
Instructor Bio:
Lauren Colbert is an artist and designer based in Brooklyn, New York. Her work is rooted in experimentation and explores the intersection of color, connection, and play through woven structures and sculptural forms. Lauren started her textile career working in costume design for film and television and has worked with notable clients such as Netflix, HBO, Hulu, NBC and Universal. In 2020, she founded an experimental textile studio, LALA stuff, that specializes in color and interior textiles. LALA stuff focuses on creating everyday items for your home with a sense of humor and is sold online domestically and internationally. Her works have been shown in exhibitions across the New York City area and featured in Elle Decor. Lauren holds an MFA from Parsons School of Design, where she graduated with Departmental Honors.
Images:
(1-4) Color gamps, (5) Lauren Colbert
Cancellation Policy:
Please consider carefully before signing up for one of our classes, loom rentals, or purchasing a class for another person. Due to the small class size for in-person workshops and the limited number of looms, each person makes an important contribution to the group dynamic and cancelling within short notice can make it difficult to fill your spot. If you do need to cancel, please be aware of our policies:
If the cancellation is 30 or more days before the start of the workshop, you have the option of rescheduling or receiving a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. If the cancellation is fewer than 30 days from the start of the workshop, this results in forfeiture of your entire course fee. If your spot can be from the waitlist, then you will only pay the $25 processing fee, regardless of timing.
No refunds will be given on gift certificates. (Updated 05/05/2024)