Choose Your Own Weaving Adventure

This class is designed to give the students who have completed Jan’s Beginning Weaving Class an opportunity to create a wall hanging of their own design. Samples of various completed weaving projects will be on hand so that students can determine the appearance and techniques they would like to create in their own work. Jan will then help each student to use the stitches they learned in the beginning class to create their own “signature” style.

When students complete this course, they will they have a one-of-a-kind wall hanging to enjoy and they will also have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to create future unique weavings.

About jan rust

Jan loved creating artwork from the time she was a child.  She received a BA degree in art and education in 1970 and between 1970-1980 she taught art to students ages 5-adult in Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Washington. 

Between 1980-2010, Jan was busy raising a family and working as an educator.  Although she never lost interest in her artistic pursuits, time was filled with a busy family and a busy job.

In 2010, Jan retired, moved to Sandpoint, and focused her attention back to creating art.  One of her passions became textured, sculptural weavings. She has traveled throughout the Pacific Northwest to work with prominent weavers and learn unusual weaving techniques.  She loves spending her time at POAC and she is having a great time in the Joyce Dillon Studio.

Schedule

March 26, April 2, 9, 11:00 am -2:00 pm

Supply list/Fee

At no cost, students will be provided the following supplies, on loan, for the duration of the class: 

• A 20” x 16” Frame Loom

• A wooden weaving needle

• A tapestry needle

• A weaving comb

All yarn will be provided for a $30.00 cash supply fee, due to the instructor at the first class session. If a student prefers to bring their own yarn, the supply fee will be waived.

In addition to the provided supplies, students will need to bring the following items to class:

• A pair of sharp scissors

• A bag or container to carry their weaving and tools back and forth to class.