Beginning Tapestry Weaving and Beyond
- Tom Jipson

August 28 - 31 (Tues. - Fri.)

Beginning students will start with a sampler to learn a number of different joining techniques, various surface effects and working from a cartoon. You will learn how to successfully weave horizontal, vertical, diagonal, circular, and curving shapes. We will also explore different ways of blending and mixing colors. Using various techniques, students will achieve both regular and irregular blending with single or multiple strands of yarn. More experienced students will work on a more complex design of their choosing. You will be able to select from a number of designs or come prepared with your own original design concept.   

TOM JIPSON is a professional weaver and longstanding member of the League of NH Craftsmen. His beautifully designed and impeccably constructed shawls, scarves, blankets and throws are highly sought after at the annual League fair in Sunapee, NH, as well as at upscale craft shows in and around New York City. A widely respected instructor of both efficiency-oriented production weaving and labor- intensive Navajo weaving techniques, Tom has shared his considerable knowledge and expertise with many fortunate weavers throughout New England. With an uncanny ability to coalesce students of varying skill levels into a unified and mutually supportive group, his reputation for a high level of individualized attention, and warm, easy-going manner, Tom has been one of the most popular instructors at Harrisville Designs for over thirty years.