8 Shaft Twill Workshop
Janet Phillips
ZOOM WORKSHOP
Mondays 2-4PM
February 1, 8, and 15, 2027
Explore the possibilities of 8 shaft twills. In this workshop, six different threading plans will be woven on one sampler to allow for numerous diagonal zigzag and diamond designs. This workshop will be held on Zoom - a perfect activity for the winter months.
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This workshop is suitable for weavers who wish to create their own designs rather than follow patterns from books. All students must be confident about making warps and threading their own looms.
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$200
Instructor
Janet Phillips
Janet Phillips studied textiles at the Scottish College of Textiles where she gained a
First Class Honours Degree in Industrial Textile Design. After working in industry for
several years she bought a George Wood Dobby Loom and began Commission
Weaving rugs and fabrics for private clients. She has taught weaving for over 30
years and lectured and run workshops around the country. She has written three
books: ‘Weavers Book of Fabric Design’ published in 1983 ‘Designing Woven Fabrics’
published in 2008 and reprinted in 2010, 2015, 2021 and 2023. ‘Exploring Woven Fabrics’ was published in September 2020 and reprinted on 2022.