The Creative Approach Mobile Educational Loom (referred to as the CAMEL), provides an opportunity to explore weaving techniques or structures on a pre-warped loom. The loom is passed from house to house of each participant.  A table loom is used, making it portable and providing boundless freedom to “lift” shafts individually, allowing the weaver to change patterns (otherwise known as tie-ups and weft picks) on a whim.  This year the focus will be on 8 shaft weaving. 

CAMEL Adventure #1

The purpose of this first project for the year was to see the almost endless weaving possibilities of a simple Straight 8 threading. This means threading each shaft sequentially (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8) repeatedly. It’s the easiest 8-shaft threading and a terrific place to start.  The participants were then able to try numerous twill patterns, along with canvas and other weave structures that adapt to a Straight 8 threading. 

Adventure #2 will feature False Satin, and promises to be just as interesting and fun as the first adventure! 

The Jane Stafford Guild Study Group has rescheduled it’s June 5, 2021 meeting and moved it up to Saturday, May 29th. Please contact Joan Hoffmeyer with any questions.