Tablet Weaving Workshop – Sulawesi

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.

Come learn a tablet weaving technique from Indonesia! Bands created on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia have beautiful patternwork and color interactions. Similar in structure to a double-faced weave, but similar in pattern to diagonal weaves, this technique will definitely keep your interest. We will cover how to weave these patterns, and how to design your own.

Materials Fee: $2 includes documentation
Participants Min/Max: 8/18
Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate. Some experience with tablet weaving preferred.
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.

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.

Participants who are not members of a WEGO-affiliated guild will be separately assessed an additional $25.