Fiber Arts
Rib Weaving with Sara Bixler
Explore color and design with Sara Bixler, owner of the Red Stone Glen Fiber Arts Center in York Haven, Penn.
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Mon, 1/29/2024 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Tue, 1/30/2024 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Wed, 1/31/2024 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Thur, 2/1/2024 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Mon, 1/29/2024 - Thur, 2/1/2024
Closed
About
Weavers are always looking for the next great thing to be produced on the ever-versatile plain weave foundation. In this workshop, you'll be introduced to this fun weft-faced weave structure that allows the weaver to produce graphic bands or ribs of color. This easy and fun-to-weave structure will produce handwoven runners that will dress your table in fun graphic designs sure to turn some heads.
Sara Bixler will bring an array of yummy Jamieson & Smith yarn colors for weavers to choose from and a variety of designs to inspire you.
Details
- You must know the basics of handweaving.
- After Sara leaves, guest weavers can continue weaving for an additional day (Feb. 1) to finish their designs at no extra cost. BARN members can have a month on the loom.
- Bring a bag lunch each day.
Materials
- A materials fee of $10, included in the cost of the class, covers the necessary warp for your weaving project.
- A selection of Jamieson & Smith Yarns for the warp can be purchased during the workshop. Depending on how much you use, your cost will be $40 - $60 for warp fiber. This way, you get to choose your own colors.
Class Policies
Ages 14 and up are welcome.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights.
Instructors or Guides
Sara Bixler
Sara is the owner and resident instructor of Red Stone Glen Fiber Arts Center in Pennsylvania (https://redstoneglen.com/). Her students praise her ability to guide them through the challenging world of color theory. Sara has spent many years experimenting with color in weaving, focusing her studies on how color relationships are affected by yarn size, luster, sett, and weave structure. She loves giving students core principles to follow so they become more confident in their color decisions. A second-generation handweaver, spinner and dyer, she credits her father, master weaver Tom Knisely, for the depth of her knowledge. Sara holds bachelor’s degrees in fine arts and K-12 education, is a frequent contributor to Handwoven and Spin Off magazines, and lives in a historic 1810 home which also serves as a haven for fiber artists.
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