COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER:

LOOM2020: Introduction to Loom Work
SKILL SET AREA: Bead Weaving
PREREQUISITES:

OPTIONAL (You do not need to have taken these prior to this class):
Orientation to Beading and Jewelry Making Classes
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: Students will be introduced to different types of looms, learn how to warp a loom and the tention involved, basic weaving technique, ending and adding weft threads, finishing techniques, and correcting common mistakes.
DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS: Bookmark
DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED: - learn to warp a loom
- learn to read a loom pattern
- learn to bead weave on a loom
- learn to add new weft threads
- learn to end weft threads
- learn how to remove a project from the loom
- learn how to weave in warp threads
CLASS TIME ESTIMATE: 2 hours
MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS: 4-8 students
CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT: $35.00 fee/$35.00 deposit
ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT: supplies, loom, tools
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION

CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS

LOOM2020:  INTRODUCTION TO LOOMWORK - BOOKMARK
Instructor:  Kathleen Lynam
$35.00 fee   ($35.00 deposit reserves space)

In beginning loom weaving the student will be introduced to different types of looms and their advantages and/or disadvantages.   The student will learn how to warp a loom.  The student will learn how to apply beads to the loom in a pattern and how to remove a completed project.   They will then go to weaving in and finishing the warp threads.

For more information, please visit our web-site at:
http://www.landofodds.com/beadschool/sg
/curr/electives/beadweave/beadweave.htm

 
At the beginning of this class, the typical student should be able to do/know the following: No previous experience required.
At the end of this class, the typical student should be able to achieve/accomplish/learn the following: How to warp a loom.
Understand something about managing thread tension on a loom.
How to string beads on a loom, following a simple pattern.
Written Instructions Provided YES / NO
Finished Sample(s) Provided YES / NO
Supply List loom (any simple wood)
three colors of size 11/0 Czech seed beads  or  Delicas
Nymo thread size D 
2  loom or longer needle
bees wax
straight edge
scissors
List of Required and Recommended Reading Provided Beading on a Loom (Don Pierce)
INSTRUCTOR(S): Kathleen Lynam
HOW OFTEN COURSE OFFERED: Three times a year