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Join us for Advanced Rigid Heddle with Helen Rau
In this class, you will warp and weave a dense fabric on the rigid heddle loom. We will be warping on two 10 dent reed heddles which will double your epi and also a pick up stick allowing supplementary design in your weft. One to two projects can be woven on 70” warp with your choice of tea towels, placemats or table runner with 14” in the reed. 8/2 unmercerized cotton will be used for the warp and weft.
Required Prerequisite:
Rigid Heddle Weaving I or similar intermediate experience.
There will be an additional $25 supply fee for yarn and weaving tools that is paid to the instructor on the first day of class. All supplies and materials will be provided; however, students may bring their own yarn* and rigid heddle loom.
*Upon checking with instructors to confirm the yarn is appropriate for class use.
What to Bring:
- $25 supply fee
- Rigid Heddle Loom (if you own one)
- Snack and Beverage
- Wear comfortable clothing (sweater/jacket)
- Note pad and pen
- Scissors
Instructor Bio:
Helen Rau has been weaving since 1995. Her favorite process of weaving is warping, and she loves creating kitchen towels, rag rugs, and scarves. Initially working on a floor loom, she transitioned to Rigid Heddle to save on space. Helen lives part-time in Portland, Oregon, and her other passions are spinning cotton, and spending time in her kitchen!
Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.
This class is open to adults, and minors ages 12-17 when accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are interested in taking the class with your child, please register online and add your child as a guest. Those registering for a Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui class may add one guest based on availability.
We require a minimum of three participants for each class. A full refund will be issued to those registered, if class is cancelled by Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui. Refunds for class registration cancellation by participant will be issued in full only if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the class begins.
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How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.
For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org
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