Fibre Arts

One of the benefits of being an Open Studio member is having the access to the following equipment.

Weaving:

  • Five 15", 4-shaft table looms
  • One 24", 8-shaft floor loom
  • One 36", 4-shaft floor loom
  • Two warping mills
  • Two inkle looms
  • Shuttles, bobbins, swift, ball winder, bobbin winder

Wet felting:

    Water bottles
  • Bubble wrap, noodles
  • Plastic
  • Towels
  • Microwave
  • Soap
  • Vinegar

Dyeing:

  • Hot plates
  • Large pots
  • Slow cook
  • ers
  • Microwave
  • Vinegar

Batik:

  • Brushes
  • Stretchers
  • Tjantings
  • Tubs
  • Scale
  • Measuring cups
  • Washing soda
  • Wax
  • Frying pan
  • Cotton material available - $15/meter, includes use of the dyes

Basketry:

  • Lots of space
  • Bathtub
  • Small tubs

Stained Glass:

  • Equipment will be available after the first class held this fall

Other Equipment

  • Block printing press
  • Drum Carder
  • Open Studio members must be trained and be approved by the Mixed Media reps.

    Batik

    Recently, Donna McDonald of the Quilters has been offering instuction in batik. For a look back at the Guild's history of doing batik, click below.


    Beginnings, Judy Farrow