Tablet Weaving Workshop – Ram’s Horn

This workshop will be presented by John Mullarkey, a nationally-recognized tablet weaving instructor. His work has been displayed in the Missouri History Museum, and garments using his card woven bands have been featured in international fashion shows.  His designs are featured frequently in Handwoven.  John is the primary author of “A Tablet Weaver’s Pattern Book,” and has produced two DVDs for Interweave Press: “Tablet Weaving Made Easy” and “Double-Faced Tablet Weaving”. He is the developer of the Schacht Zoom Loom.

Ram’s Horn is a popular beginner’s pattern that has lots of variations within. Learn how to read a draft, setup the cards, and weave this beautiful pattern. With a few changes to turning, learn several of the variations to the Ram’s Horn pattern like Ivy and Running Dog. No previous tablet weaving experience required.

Materials Fee: $2 includes documentation
Participants Min/Max: 4/18
Skill Level: Beginner, No weaving experience required.
Supplies: Inkle style loom, 20 4-hole cards, belt shuttle, scissors, three balls or cones of 10/2 mercerized or unmercerized cotton or #10 crochet thread in three different colors. At least ½ ounce of each. 2 pill bottles filled with approximately 5oz each (pennies, washers, weights).

Workshop Cost: at most, the workshop cost will be $175.  The more participants, the lower the cost.  At full workshop participation (18), the workshop cost will be $75.