COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER:

LOOM2025:  Loomwork - Loomed Split Weave Necklace 

 
SKILL SET AREA: Bead Weaving
PREREQUISITES:

BW2001: Needle and Thread - Netted Needlecase
Loom2020: Intro to Loom Work - Bookmark
Loom2021: Loom Project - Following a Pattern, Increasing/Decreasing - Beaded Tapestry
Loom2023: Loom Project - Split Loom, Twist - Bracelet

 
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

Students will warp a loom for a split-loom piece, weave the center piece, remove selected warp threads and add beads, replace warp threads with correct tension, weave neck piece, use off-loom technique to add beads to center piece pattern, create fringe and weave in warp theads.

 
DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS:

Heirloom quality loomed necklace

 
DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED:

- warping a loom for the removal and replacement of selected threads

- determining appropriate length of necklace and adding beads for uniform length

- completing loomed pattern using off-loom weaving technique

- designing fringe to complement woven piece

 
CLASS TIME ESTIMATE:

Three class sessions with a total of 9 hours

 
MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS:

3-6

 
CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT: $120.00 fee  ($120.00 deposit)
ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT:

bead supplies, tools

loom  (minimum length 34")

Book "Out on a Loom" by Margie Deeb

 
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION

CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS

LOOM2025:   Loomwork - Loomed Split Weave Necklace 
Instructor:  TBA
$120.00 fee   ($120.00 deposit reserves space)
additional supplies, tools and materials required

Student will have the opportunity to use one of two patterns in Margie Deeb's book "Out on a Loom" to create an heirloom quality split loom necklace.   Please choose one of these two patterns:
"Jonquil Abstract", p. 24
"Ribbon", p. 30
A student may submit another pattern for instructor's approval.

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:

- weave a loomed beaded piece
- add and decrease on a loom
- add fringe
- finish a loomed piece by weaving warp threads into the piece

 
At the end of this class, the typical student should be able to achieve/accomplish/learn the following:

- warp a loom for the removal and replacement of selected threads
- determine appropriate length of necklace and adding beads for uniform length
- complete loomed pattern using off-loom weaving technique
- design fringe to complement woven piece

 
Written Instructions Provided YES
Finished Sample(s) Provided YES
Supply List

loom at least 34 inches long
"Out on a Loom" by Margie Deeb
Beads in quantities as described in the chosen pattern  (students are to choose desired colors)
Beads for fringe embellishment
Nymo thread size D in color coordinating with beads
Size 12 looming needles
Divided bead tray (enough dividers to hold number of bead colors in center piece)
scissors
six inch ruler

 
List of Required and Recommended Reading Provided

Beading on a Loom (Don Pierce)
Out on a Loom  (Margie Deeb)

 
INSTRUCTOR(S): TBA
HOW OFTEN COURSE OFFERED: once a quarter