Double weave is an ingenious weaving technique that enables you to create two-layered cloth while interconnecting and exchanging the layers. Join us to explore the versatility and creativity of this technique through a dynamic PowerPoint lecture supplemented with hands-on samples. Erika’s presentation will cover:  a brief historical overview of double weave. the different types of…

Embark on an incredible journey through the rich history of American textile art as Cassie Dickson shares her 40-year adventure in mastering traditional coverlet weaving. Coverlets are bed coverings that reached the height of their popularity in America between the 1830s and 1860s. Early coverlets were traditionally crafted with a plain-weave linen or cotton ground cloth and…

Skip back in time with Cassie as she takes us on a deep dive into the world of antique linen textiles and the time-honored techniques that inspire her work today. She’ll guide us through the fascinating process of growing flax and processing the fiber using authentic 18th and 19th-century tools, including: an analysis of antique spun yarns…