Rep Weave Table Runner with Sara Bixler

Fiber Arts

Rep Weave Table Runner with Sara Bixler

Create a table runner or placemats using rep weave techniques with Sara Bixler of the Red Stone Glen Fiber Art Center.

Member

$574.00 (any noted materials fee included)

Guest

$697.00 (any noted materials fee included)

Tuition Assistance and Other Policies

Meeting Times
  1. Mon, 2/24/2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  2. Tue, 2/25/2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  3. Wed, 2/26/2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Mon, 2/24/2025 - Wed, 2/26/2025

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Type:
Class

Location:
Fiber Arts Studio

Interests:
Weaving

About

Join Sara Bixler in the weaving studio to explore the Scandinavian tradition of "reps mata," more commonly recognized as rep weave. This graphics warp-faced weave structure will be explored in a way that ensures even students new to weaving can achieve!

You'll be given a choice of six patterns and several color variations several weeks before the course. Patterns will vary from two-harness to eight-harness (if you’re looking for more of a challenge). During the workshop, you'll be given your pre-wound warp (you're welcome!). Sara and her helpful tips and tricks will guide you through the whole  process step by step to effortlessly warp your loom. You'll hear an introduction to this wonderful structure, its history among Scandinavian weavers, material usage, how to plan for future projects, and much more.

You'll explore treading variations and the art of weaving by creating either one long table runner, or six placemats, or a combination of those!

Details

  • Experience level: Advanced beginners. You should have basic weaving knowledge.
  • Bring a lunch each day. A refrigerator and microwave are available on the lower level. 

Materials

  • A materials fee of $85, included in the price of the class, covers all of your materials for the project. 
  • You'll be contacted before the class with options for color and style.

Class Policies

Ages 14 and up are welcome.

BARN Policies

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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