THE SILK WEAVING STUDIO OFFERS EXCITING SPINNING
& WEAVING CLASSES
Introduction to Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving
May 31, June 7 & 14 6:30-9:00pm
This course will take you from being a non-weaver to being a weaver. It will introduce you to 2 types of weaving on a super portable Knitter’s Loom, a type of rigid heddle loom.
- Balanced, flat weaving – used for wearables, table linens, etc.-
-Textural work – suitable for decorative wall hangings and art
You’ll get a bag full of interesting yarns to use as weft in your work, as well as beautiful Sanjo Silk 50% Silk 50% Merino Wool 12/3 (#10-056 ) for your warps.
You’ll become knowledgeable about the loom, the materials, and the basic technique of weaving; how to put the warp on, and take the finished work off; how to introduce texture to your work.
You’ll learn what you need to know in order to proceed to weaving wearable pieces, table linens or tea towels. You’ll also learn techniques for creating a textural decorative piece. And you’ll know the differences in how to approach these 2 types of weaving.
Join the fun, be part of a real-live class, be inspired by the creativity of your classmates, and become a weaver!
The class will be held at the beautiful and inspiring Silk Weaving Studio (in the Sandbar courtyard on Granville Island)
Maximum class size is 5 to allow for lots of personal attention.
$250, includes most of the materials you’ll need, and the at-home use of the loom for 3 weeks
Eventbrite link for registration which opens April 24 @ 9am.
This course will take you from being a non-weaver to being a weaver. It will introduce you to 2 types of weaving on a super portable Knitter’s Loom, a type of rigid heddle loom.
- Balanced, flat weaving – used for wearables, table linens, etc.-
-Textural work – suitable for decorative wall hangings and art
You’ll get a bag full of interesting yarns to use as weft in your work, as well as beautiful Sanjo Silk 50% Silk 50% Merino Wool 12/3 (#10-056 ) for your warps.
You’ll become knowledgeable about the loom, the materials, and the basic technique of weaving; how to put the warp on, and take the finished work off; how to introduce texture to your work.
You’ll learn what you need to know in order to proceed to weaving wearable pieces, table linens or tea towels. You’ll also learn techniques for creating a textural decorative piece. And you’ll know the differences in how to approach these 2 types of weaving.
Join the fun, be part of a real-live class, be inspired by the creativity of your classmates, and become a weaver!
The class will be held at the beautiful and inspiring Silk Weaving Studio (in the Sandbar courtyard on Granville Island)
Maximum class size is 5 to allow for lots of personal attention.
$250, includes most of the materials you’ll need, and the at-home use of the loom for 3 weeks
Eventbrite link for registration which opens April 24 @ 9am.
SPINNING CLass
Flights of Fancy: Tea and Silk
Flights of Fancy: Tea and Silk
Sanjo Silk Spinning Workshop
with Instructor Kim McKenna
Class size: Maximum of 8 participants- 1 spot has become available- please contact Diana @ silkweavediana@gmail.com
Date: Sunday, May 28 (Zoom)
Registration opens: Jan 12, 2023 Eventbrite link to register
Registration Closes: April 28, 2023
Workshop Fee: $85
This fee includes approximately 175 grams of silk which retails for approximately $45 and three ŌFIVE teas for you to sample.
Time: 9:30 AM - 2 PM (Vancouver time, PST)
This is an online Zoom workshop.
There will be a 1/2 hour break part way through.
Students should be able to spin a continuous yarn
Description:
SANJO SILK has partnered with O-FIVE TEA https://www.o5tea.com to bring you a workshop we trust will delight the senses. Pedro, the owner of O-FIVE TEA, is a purveyor of fine teas from around the world. Upon his recommendation, we have chosen three teas to pair with seven silks sourced from Japan, China and India; countries steeped in textile traditions.
The silk selected from Japan is a lustrous snow-white Mawata. This fibre prep is made from softened and stretched Bombyx cocoons. Kim will share a few spinning techniques to help you deal with the long continuous lengths of fibre contained in the Mawata.
From India, SANJO SILK brings you three intriguing silks; each possessing its own unique natural colour, lustre and hand. On one end of the spectrum, we have a white Eri silk with a soft cashmere-like hand and pearlescent glow. On the other end, we have two different Tasar silk rovings. Each has a toothy, flax-like hand and metallic lustre, but their colours are very different. One is a lovely shiny golden colour while the other is more reminiscent of antique bronze. Note: We are excited to introduce you to the new Tasar silk sourced for this workshop. It spins into a fine gold-coloured thread and makes for a lovely accent for both handwoven and knitted fabrics.
We have two 100% silk preparations from China and one silk blend. The two pure silk preps are similar in staple length and hand, but their colour is quite different; because the Bombyx silkworms feed on mulberry leaves and Tussah silkworms feed on Oak leaves. The Bombyx silk is a lovely white colour with a glass-like lustre while the Tussah is a light honey-gold colour with a softer sheen/lustre. Some spinners balk at the thought of spinning silk blended with short fibres such as cashmere. But after a few tips from Kim, you will have no difficulty in spinning this sublime cashmere/silk blend.
The $85 workshop fee includes your flight of tea and silk (three different teas and seven different silks).
Along with your materials, you will receive a coupon from SANJO SILK Ltd. for 10% off your next fibre or yarn purchase and a QR code from O-FIVE TEA for a 20% discount on your next purchase of loose-leaf tea or matcha.
Please include your email address, mailing address and phone number in all communications. Closer to the time of the class, you will receive an email from both SANJO SILK and Kim McKenna (Claddagh Fibre Arts) with your access code to the zoom online class. The access code will be sent to the email address you provide.
Note: Eventbrite calendar reminders, do not require any response on your part.
Important Shipping Note:
Please contact Diana as soon as possible silkweavediana@gmail.com to let her know if you will be picking your materials up at The Silk Weaving Studio on Granville Island or if you require your materials to be shipped. Materials will be shipped 3 weeks prior to the workshop. The shipping cost is $19 within Canada and $25 to the USA. Materials will be shipped by May 5th, 2023 at the latest.
Spinning supplies:
Note: Eventbrite calendar reminders, do not require any response on your part.
Important Shipping Note:
Please contact Diana as soon as possible silkweavediana@gmail.com to let her know if you will be picking your materials up at The Silk Weaving Studio on Granville Island or if you require your materials to be shipped. Materials will be shipped 3 weeks prior to the workshop. The shipping cost is $19 within Canada and $25 to the USA. Materials will be shipped by May 5, at the latest.
Spinning supplies: Spinning wheel: oiled, lubed and ready to go.
Sanjo Silk Spinning Workshop
with Instructor Kim McKenna
Class size: Maximum of 8 participants- 1 spot has become available- please contact Diana @ silkweavediana@gmail.com
Date: Sunday, May 28 (Zoom)
Registration opens: Jan 12, 2023 Eventbrite link to register
Registration Closes: April 28, 2023
Workshop Fee: $85
This fee includes approximately 175 grams of silk which retails for approximately $45 and three ŌFIVE teas for you to sample.
Time: 9:30 AM - 2 PM (Vancouver time, PST)
This is an online Zoom workshop.
There will be a 1/2 hour break part way through.
Students should be able to spin a continuous yarn
Description:
SANJO SILK has partnered with O-FIVE TEA https://www.o5tea.com to bring you a workshop we trust will delight the senses. Pedro, the owner of O-FIVE TEA, is a purveyor of fine teas from around the world. Upon his recommendation, we have chosen three teas to pair with seven silks sourced from Japan, China and India; countries steeped in textile traditions.
The silk selected from Japan is a lustrous snow-white Mawata. This fibre prep is made from softened and stretched Bombyx cocoons. Kim will share a few spinning techniques to help you deal with the long continuous lengths of fibre contained in the Mawata.
From India, SANJO SILK brings you three intriguing silks; each possessing its own unique natural colour, lustre and hand. On one end of the spectrum, we have a white Eri silk with a soft cashmere-like hand and pearlescent glow. On the other end, we have two different Tasar silk rovings. Each has a toothy, flax-like hand and metallic lustre, but their colours are very different. One is a lovely shiny golden colour while the other is more reminiscent of antique bronze. Note: We are excited to introduce you to the new Tasar silk sourced for this workshop. It spins into a fine gold-coloured thread and makes for a lovely accent for both handwoven and knitted fabrics.
We have two 100% silk preparations from China and one silk blend. The two pure silk preps are similar in staple length and hand, but their colour is quite different; because the Bombyx silkworms feed on mulberry leaves and Tussah silkworms feed on Oak leaves. The Bombyx silk is a lovely white colour with a glass-like lustre while the Tussah is a light honey-gold colour with a softer sheen/lustre. Some spinners balk at the thought of spinning silk blended with short fibres such as cashmere. But after a few tips from Kim, you will have no difficulty in spinning this sublime cashmere/silk blend.
The $85 workshop fee includes your flight of tea and silk (three different teas and seven different silks).
Along with your materials, you will receive a coupon from SANJO SILK Ltd. for 10% off your next fibre or yarn purchase and a QR code from O-FIVE TEA for a 20% discount on your next purchase of loose-leaf tea or matcha.
Please include your email address, mailing address and phone number in all communications. Closer to the time of the class, you will receive an email from both SANJO SILK and Kim McKenna (Claddagh Fibre Arts) with your access code to the zoom online class. The access code will be sent to the email address you provide.
Note: Eventbrite calendar reminders, do not require any response on your part.
Important Shipping Note:
Please contact Diana as soon as possible silkweavediana@gmail.com to let her know if you will be picking your materials up at The Silk Weaving Studio on Granville Island or if you require your materials to be shipped. Materials will be shipped 3 weeks prior to the workshop. The shipping cost is $19 within Canada and $25 to the USA. Materials will be shipped by May 5th, 2023 at the latest.
Spinning supplies:
- Spinning wheel: oiled, lubed and ready to go.
- Ancillary items: orifice hook if you need one, 2 bobbins, and any other spinning equipment you think you should have on hand.
- No plying equipment is required as there is no time in this short workshop.
- Note-taking and labelling supplies: Notepaper, pen, pencil, permanent marker, sandwich baggies, etc.
- Optional items: index cards of any size for samples, tape and a one-hole punch.
Note: Eventbrite calendar reminders, do not require any response on your part.
Important Shipping Note:
Please contact Diana as soon as possible silkweavediana@gmail.com to let her know if you will be picking your materials up at The Silk Weaving Studio on Granville Island or if you require your materials to be shipped. Materials will be shipped 3 weeks prior to the workshop. The shipping cost is $19 within Canada and $25 to the USA. Materials will be shipped by May 5, at the latest.
Spinning supplies: Spinning wheel: oiled, lubed and ready to go.
- Ancillary items: orifice hook if you need one, 2 bobbins, and any other spinning equipment you think you should have on hand.
- No plying equipment is required as there is no time in this short workshop to ply.
- Note-taking and labelling supplies: Notepaper, pen, pencil, permanent marker, sandwich baggies, etc.
- Optional items: index cards of any size for samples, tape and a one-hole punch.
Cancellation policy for all classes:
Eventbrite fees are non-refundable. Class fees are non-refundable unless class is cancelled. In the event of unforeseen instructor absence all efforts will be made to re-schedule missed classes. If for some reason you are unable to attend the course, you may send someone else in your place. Please contact us at sanjosilk at gmail dot com
PLEASE CONTACT US AT SILKWEAVEDIANA@GMAIL.COM TO BE NOTIFIED ABOUT FUTURE CLASSES
Eventbrite fees are non-refundable. Class fees are non-refundable unless class is cancelled. In the event of unforeseen instructor absence all efforts will be made to re-schedule missed classes. If for some reason you are unable to attend the course, you may send someone else in your place. Please contact us at sanjosilk at gmail dot com
PLEASE CONTACT US AT SILKWEAVEDIANA@GMAIL.COM TO BE NOTIFIED ABOUT FUTURE CLASSES
We are a dealer for Ashford looms and accessories. We offer 10% discount on Ashford orders over $400.
Please enquire.
Please enquire.
