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SUMMARY:The Farms: Warping Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner-Intermediate (have taken Beginning Weaving I & II)  \nBrush up on your weaving skills and go back to basics at Warping Bootcamp on Saturday\, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.  \nThis one-day class led by Sharon Bowles will emphasize the basics of weaving including winding a warp to plain weave a dishcloth in the morning. The afternoon will consist of measuring a second warp to weave a twill dishcloth. If time and supplies permit\, students will measure out an additional warp to take home for more practice.  \n$150/person*. Register here. Registration will close May 2 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*Students should bring a 4-shaft loom if they have one. All other supplies will be provided\, including a loom if needed. Students are encouraged to bring a sack lunch or plan to grab lunch at the Greenhouse Café.  \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the Instructor \nSharon Bowles began weaving in 1990 and started teaching shortly after. She was taught to weave in a one-on-one class and wove two table runners in 12 (approximately) 2-hour lessons\, and she teaches the same method when she teaches. Sharon has experience in weaving with silk\, lace weaving\, 8-shaft pattern weaving\, parallel weaving\, block weaves\, and Shaker reproduction towels.  \nShe has taught many workshops and classes to weavers’ guilds in Florida\, Ohio\, and Champaign-Urbana. She earned her Journeyman certification from the Weavers Guild of Boston in 2021 and a master’s certification in April of 2022. Most recently\, Sharon taught Beginning Weaving I at The Farms\, and a 2-day workshop in four shaft patterns for the Champaign-Urbana Spinners and Weavers Guild.  \nAbout The Farms \nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community. \nFind the complete Summer schedule here.
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Warping Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner-Intermediate (have taken Beginning Weaving I & II) \nBrush up on your weaving skills and go back to basics at Warping Bootcamp on Saturday\, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. \nThis one-day class led by Sharon Bowles will emphasize the basics of weaving including winding a warp to plain weave a dishcloth in the morning. The afternoon will consist of measuring a second warp to weave a twill dishcloth. If time and supplies permit\, students will measure out an additional warp to take home for more practice. \n$150/person*. Register here. Registration will close May 2 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a 4-shaft loom if they have one. All other supplies will be provided\, including a loom if needed. Students are encouraged to bring a sack lunch or plan to grab lunch at the Greenhouse Café.  \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \nAbout the Instructor\nSharon Bowles began weaving in 1990 and started teaching shortly after. She was taught to weave in a one-on-one class and wove two table runners in 12 (approximately) 2-hour lessons\, and she teaches the same method when she teaches. Sharon has experience in weaving with silk\, lace weaving\, 8-shaft pattern weaving\, parallel weaving\, block weaves\, and Shaker reproduction towels. \nShe has taught many workshops and classes to weavers’ guilds in Florida\, Ohio\, and Champaign-Urbana. She earned her Journeyman certification from the Weavers Guild of Boston in 2021 and a master’s certification in April of 2022. Most recently\, Sharon taught Beginning Weaving I at The Farms\, and a 2-day workshop in four shaft patterns for the Champaign-Urbana Spinners and Weavers Guild.  \nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Summer schedule here.
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