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Creating original drafts for weaving and exploring treadling variations is exciting but knowing what your pattern will look like can be a challenge and graph paper is slow and cumbersome!  

In this workshop, participants will get a jump start on using the PCW Fiberworks weaving software application and learn how to use it to develop drafts, add color, and more.  

Students will use the most current version of PCW Fiberworks Silver.  Participants must bring their own computer (Note: PCW Fiberworks requires the use of a mouse and tablets are not suitable).  

For people who have not purchased the software, the demo version of the software may be used for this quick start workshop.  (Note:  The demo version does not allow the ability to print, copy, or save drafts.  However, it is an excellent way to determine if designing with software makes sense for you).  

This workshop includes presentation, discussion, and hands-on exercises.  

Materials fee - $15 for workshop notebook will be added to the price of class when you register.  Members: $20+15=$35. Non-Members: $40+15=$55.

Skill Level: Universal, all skill levels welcome

Ages: Ages 14+ Welcome.

Feel free to bring a bag lunch. BARN has a refrigerator to store you lunch in.

Instructor Bio: Fiber Arts Studio Artist-in-Residence: Robyn Spady.  Robyn Spady is a national treasure in the arts and crafts field, and we are are delighted that she is our inaugural BARN Fiber Arts Studio Artist-in-Residence.  Robyn is often the keynote speaker at conferences and meetings across the country, and she also does hands-on teaching. She is the author of numerous books and writes regularly for various fiber publications, including Handwoven.