Hi folks, I thought I'd remind people that the Contemporary Handweavers of Texas will be hosting a conference June 2-5, 2011 "Flights of Fancy: Let Your Imagination Soar". The conference will be in Bryan/College Station hosted by the Brazos Spinners and Weavers Guild. The conference will be held at the Hilton Hotel in College Station, TX. Here is the link to the Contemporary Handweavers of Texas conference brochure!
http://www.weavetexas.org/1894/12012.html
I am one of the presenters. Ladies of Laos, an intro to Lao weaving and the way they use pattern heddles to store their pick up will be presented in the Friday afternoon time slot. So.....if you will be at the conference early please consider signing up for the class. I teach this subject so that beginners and advanced weavers are aware of alternative ways to store pattern on their loom. The Lao weaving is inspirational and is worth adding to your tool kit! The class is a go so join us on Friday afternoon!
Here is the class write up!
Through the magic of photography visit the weavers of the province of Hua Phan in northern Laos, and see how their looms are constructed and how weaving is an integral part of life. Travel with Deb McClintock to the Bans (villages) outside the city of Sam Neua and explore the supplementary weft production methods of the weavers. Learn about the vertical heddle pattern equipment that stores complex pick up patterns and its use to create extraordinary fabrics that glow with brilliant color and intricate patterns We will watch as a master craftsman and his family construct the necessary equipment and then try our hand on a simple village version. . We will explore skirt construction with hands-on examples of textiles.
Here is the link to the Contemporary Handweavers of Texas conference brochure!
http://www.weavetexas.org/1894/12012.html
regards
Deb McClintock
http://www.debmcclintock.com/Site/Lectures_Available.html