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AW08: CrazyShot - Creative Overshot Weaving for the Rigid Heddle Loom



Overshot is trending right now in the rigid heddle weaving world. Have you tried it? Do you need some help? Join us in this class to weave coasters in a beautiful pattern from Myra Wood's book CrazyShot- Creative Overshot Weaving for the Rigid Heddle Loom.
 
Completion of Intro to Weaving at Alamitos Bay Yarn Company or equivalent is recommended. You should be able to independently warp a rigid heddle loom.
Yarn must be wound, if necessary, before the first day of class.

Materials and Equipment Required: Yarn used in models are:
1 cone of Beam by Gist. You may substitute with 8/2 Organic Cotton by Louet.
1 ball of each color of Trendsetter Yarns Merino VIII and Lana Grossa Soft Cotton Big. You may substitute with any worsted weight yarn in wool or cotton. 
Purchase CrazyShot by Myra Wood on Amazon. 
Bring a loom with 8" minimum weaving width, 8-dent reed, 2 shuttles, and 1 pick up stick. 


Please Note: If necessary, class and workshop fees can be transferred to another class or credited to your account up to two weeks before the start of the class.
Skill Level:
intermediate
Skill Details:
In this class you will learn the techniques described in Myra Wood's book CrazyShot- Creative Overshot Weaving for the Rigid Heddle Loom.
Materials Included:
None
Requirements:
Purchase CrazyShot by Myra Wood on Amazon. Please bring these additional supplies to all weaving classes: warping peg, heddle hook, brown paper to fit the width of back beam, waste yarn, cardboard roll to fit front beam, scissors, tapestry needle, pencil, paper for note-taking.
Instructor Name:
Amanda Wieland
Instructor Bio:
Amanda has been creating with fiber for almost twenty years. After taking numerous art classes in college including ceramics, intaglio printing, and wood carving, Amanda became a self-taught crocheter in 2003. She picked up the love of weaving and knitting over the last several years through classes at Alamitos Bay Yarn Company. Amanda has taught rigid heddle weaving with Carla since 2019.

AW08: CrazyShot - Creative Overshot Weaving for the Rigid Heddle Loom

Cost:
$ 65.00
Price is for the class only, yarn must be purchased from Alamitos Bay Yarn Company separately.