Intermediate Weaving: American Overshot
Class - Textiles | Available
America’s earliest coverlets were usually handwoven in overshot patterns by women weaving for their homes and passed down as family heirlooms. They provide a visual catalog of America’s colonial path, with the materials used and the pattern names.
In our “Introduction to Overshot” weaving patterns, together we will plan our design, choose our yarns, thread the looms and weave a table-runner size weaving. The class is great for the adventurous beginner! Overshot weaving is a combination of plain weave and twill. For class, plan to wind your threads on a warping board, dress the loom, thread the pattern, try a little sampling and weave your piece.
***Instructor will not be present on September 10th but students are welcome to work in the studio that evening (and anytime throughout the duration of the class). Please feel free to contact Kathryn with any design questions before class.
All supplies included. Ages 15 and up.
Kathryn Gauldin
Kathryn employs pattern, texture and color using printmaking, weaving, dyes and other materials in combinations to make art and fine craft. Kathryn enjoys the challenge of materials and structure, sometimes redefining and repurposing the intention of the material, with great inspiration from nature. She studied art at UNCG, WCU, Haywood Production Crafts program and has a BA in Art from High Point College and continues to make mistakes and learn new things. She exhibits locally, participates in residencies and presents workshops. Kathryn has been awarded several grants that fund new projects that are easily found on social media and local galleries.