Tavlebragd is an iconic overshot weave structure where a pattern weft floats over a ground of plain weave cloth. In the U.S., we often think of it as the Monk’s Belt motif, which consists of blocks of flowers framed by vertical stripes. However, this block weave technique has a wealth of pattern possibilities.
In this class, students will weave a cottolin and wool table runner in tavlebragd technique. Discover the beauty of this two-block pattern while learning to manage two shuttles and read profile drafts. The focus of this class is design exploration and translating designs into weaving drafts. We will be exploring pieces in the Vesterheim collection and using them as inspiration for our own work. This class is suitable for novices who wish to learn overshot and intermediate students who would like to expand their drafting skills.
The instructor is Caroline Feyling who is a textile artist based in Oregon. She graduated with her BFA in Textiles from School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2020. Caroline is a current participant in the Artisan Development Program at North House Folk School where she is exploring Scandinavian weaving and garment sewing techniques.
Scholarships including local standby option are available. Find information here.
