May Evening Meeting & Program: Linda Hendrickson presents “Tablet-woven necklaces, scarves, and walls of bands”

Linda Hendrickson will present two different programs discussing highlights from her explorations over the past 30+ years. The morning program is “Ply-split braids, baskets and a QR code” and the evening program is “ Tablet-woven necklaces, scarves, and walls of bands”.

“Tablet-woven necklaces, scarves, and walls of bands”

We tend to think of tablet weaving as a technique for weaving firm, narrow, decorative bands. Linda has filled the walls of her studio with these, and she will share many examples. These include bands with geometric and pictorial designs, as well as words and even pangrams, in the double-faced weave, and bands with traditional Andean designs in 2-hole pebble weave. There will also be bands with a few other features such as warp-twined double-cloth and crossed warps.

But tablet weaving doesn’t have to be flat, firm, or narrow! For example, it can be formed into a tube to make necklaces. When combined with a reed to space out the tablets, it can be used to create soft and drapeable scarves in a variety of weave structures including gauze weave (leno). Linda will share some of her tubular necklaces and gauze weave scarves.

Please bring examples of your tablet weaving to share with the group.

About the Speaker

Linda Hendrickson learned to weave at Ruthie’s Weaving Studio, and joined PHG in 1984. Since the early 1990s, she has focused on two rather obscure fiber art techniques — tablet weaving and ply-splitting. She has self-published books on both subjects, and has lectured, taught, and demonstrated across the US, and in Canada, Mexico, England, and Myanmar.

http://www.lindahendrickson.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lindahendricksonpdx

https://www.youtube.com/lindahendrickson

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