Baker Allegan Studios
Artist Studios, and Gallery 148 Mill District Road Allegan Mi. 49010 269-903-6883
Artist Studios, and Gallery 148 Mill District Road Allegan Mi. 49010 269-903-6883
Whats Happening at Baker Allegan Studios?
The Baker allegan studios, Artists Drop-in night
of; 7-22-2010
Once again, there was plenty of fun, food and spirits for all and the above works of art were created by a collaboration of all that were present. I must say, it is an outstanding improvement over the last attempt at this. Perhaps one day we will create a true Masterpiece.... well, at least we are having fun trying... ;>) Thanks to all that came, we'll let you know when we'll do this again.
Debbie & Joe Leverence
Baker Allegan Studios, Gallery Artist Classes;
We are currently accepting students for a Joy of Weaving beginners class and a Loom Warping Class. Anyone interested, contact Debbie through this Web Site, or call (269) 903-6883
Upcoming Schedule of Classes
| Date | Time | Event |
| Thur. & Friday 7-29 & 7-30 |
6:00pm to 9:00pm Two Days |
Joy of Weaving; Two consecutive evenings, three hours each, all materials included. Subjects covered in class; * The anatomy of the loom * Types of Looms * Weaving terminology * Winding Shuttles * Selvages * Draft Reading * Weaving!!! This is an introductory class into the art of weaving, where an interested person may experience the fun and creativity of this ancient and often taken for granted Art. Students will enjoy two fun and exciting evenings of weaving on our 2, 4, 8 and 16 harness studio looms. They will learn the basic functions and parts of the looms and the advantages and dis-advantages of the several different styles of looms. Warping will NOT be taught in this class. A brief discussion of Draft Reading will be included to gain an understanding of pattern set-up. Each student will take home their samples. |
| To be Announced | 9:30am to Finish | Loom Warping; 1 day long class, Lunch provided; Some of the subjects covered in the class; * Planning the project * Equipment needed * The Sett * Yarn Calculations * The Warping Board * Sectional Beam * Threading the Heddles * Winding on the Warp * Tricks for correcting errors Students will learn the process of Dressing and Warping the loom "Front to Back". The class will be taught on our studio looms. Two styles of looms will be covered, the "Plain Beam" and the "Sectional Beam". |
