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Class postponed on 3/6 by Sybil.~tt

For those who want to learn to weave on a 4 harness loom, and have been looking for a weekend class, BARN is offering this special class with renown instructor Deborah Jarchow.

In this three session workshop, you will learn the basics of weaving by:

• preparing the warp;
• warping your loom from front to back;
• weaving your sampler and finishing the fabric. 

Students should bring:

• Warp. yarn - 300 yards 3/2 pearl cotton.
  
• Waste yarn – acrylic worsted weight, about 30 yards.
  
• Weft yarn - various sport - worsted weight yarns.

Details:

• Please note for this class, cancellation requests received 30 days or less before the workshop start date will not be eligible for a refund or credit.
• There is a $25 materials fee included in the price of class. Materials provided include a booklet with complete instructions for setting up and weaving your project along with a goody bag of weaving supplies.
• Tuition assistance is available. Click here to apply. 
• Skill Level:  Beginner.
  
• Ages: 14+ Welcome.
• Bring a bag lunch. We have a microwave and a refrigerator to store your lunches and drinks!
  
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Instructor Bio: When Deborah Jarchow discovered weaving in 1996, her life-long love of fiber, texture, and color came together. Since then she has worked full time as a weaver and artist, including teaching fiber arts, creating and selling wearable art, giving lectures, and showing in local, regional, and national exhibits.

Her work has been exhibited at many galleries and museums across the country, including the Gerald R. Ford Museum.  Her work has been commissioned by many churches and is in many private collections. She has won numerous awards and written articles for national publications.  In 2019, her book, The Weaving Explorer, co-authored by Deborah and Gwen Steege was released.  Deborah loves traveling the country and sharing her love of weaving.