{"title":"Events","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"drafts-designs-and-more-with-robyn-spady","title":"Robyn Spady - Drafts, Designs \u0026 More: Expanding Your Weaving Toolbox","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCome spend a Fall weekend in Philadelphia, PA with teacher extraordinaire Robyn Spady where you will learn some advanced weaving techniques. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOctober 24, 9-4pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOctober 25, 9-4 pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Inspiration to Cloth: A Design Workshop for Weavers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhat does it take to move from a spark of inspiration to a finished woven fabric that feels intentional, original, and entirely your own? This immersive, design-focused workshop gives you the tools, techniques, and creative framework to do exactly that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e Weavers who are ready to deepen their design thinking and explore practical methods for translating ideas into cloth with clarity and purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/strong\u003e The workshop unfolds in three connected stages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoundations\u003c\/strong\u003e — You'll begin with drafts, blocks, and profile drafts, discovering how familiar weave structures move from the page to the loom and ultimately into fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e — Shifting focus to the cloth itself, you'll learn to read woven fabric, evaluate yarn and structural choices, and convert your observations back into workable drafts — a skill that sharpens both your eye and your instincts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign in Practice\u003c\/strong\u003e — The workshop concludes with an exploration of creative design approaches, with color strategies woven throughout, giving you a well-stocked design toolbox you'll draw on long after you leave.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Take Away\u003c\/strong\u003e Renewed confidence, fresh inspiration, and a set of design strategies ready to apply to your next project — all developed in a collaborative, idea-rich environment where creative breakthroughs are part of the process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eEach student will receive a bound notebook. Just bring a pen or pencil and a sense of adventure.Everything else is provided, including the occasional design epiphany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e————————————\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRobyn Spady is well known in the weaving world. She \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eis a master weaver and the founder and editor of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heddlecraft.com\/index.html\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeddlecraft® magazine\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eShe is\u003c\/span\u003e known for her expertise in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003edouble-faced fabrics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003efour-shaft weaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003euncommon advanced weave structures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShe has been weaving for over 50 years and completed the Handweavers Guild of America’s (HGA) Certificate of Excellence in Handweaving in \u003cstrong class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e2004\u003c\/strong\u003e, specializing in \u003cstrong class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eLoom-controlled Stitched Double Cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eThis workshop runs from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, October 24 and Sunday October 25, 2026 - breaks will be given. We are located in Center City Philadelphia surrounded by great food choices or BYOL (bring your own lunch). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop Outline:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay One (emphasis is blocks)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWeaves - from draft to fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTwills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOvershot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTied weaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLace weaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIntroduction to drafts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBlocks and profile drafts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay Two (emphasis is design and fabric)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eProportion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGolden Mean\/Fibonacci\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRule of Thirds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e60\/30\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTesselations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFractals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAccidentals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eParallel sequences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTwo colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFour colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOne color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNetwork drafting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\"\u003eFabric analysis - from fabric to draft (including yarn assessment and analysis)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRiffing on a line (one sequence, different variations)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDesigning Borders\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDesign Strategies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eColor Strategies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about Robyn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eShe is a frequent contributor to publications such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eHandwoven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e magazine and offers a wide variety of workshops, seminars, and online courses, including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\"Totally Twill\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e series. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHer teaching focuses on transforming simple thread crossings into innovative fabrics, often utilizing \u003cstrong class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003epassementerie techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e and elaborate trims on narrow warp weaves. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e She continues to weave on the original loom her great-grandmother used to weave her first baby blanket!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_720481284font\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eShe is the author of many publications that can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.spadystudios.com\/publications\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCancellation Policy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe understand the thrill of securing a seat in a sought after class. Please make sure you will be available. With such a small class size for in-person workshops and considering the limited space we have, we carefully consider cost and space for each workshop. When canceling with short notice, we find it difficult to fill spots, making us unable to guarantee a full refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you do need to cancel, please be aware of our policies: 30 days before the start of the workshop, there are no refunds unless we have a waitlist and can move someone into your spot. However, the closer to the start date, the more difficult it can be to fill a spot from the waitlist. You also have the option of transferring your class reservation to another person. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Classes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47184223207609,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/8313\/4649\/files\/squaremaster-spady-2.jpg?v=1780765251"},{"product_id":"couture-passementerie-through-the-eyes-of-a-fiber-artist","title":"Couture Passementerie through the Eyes of a Fiber Artist","description":"\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-streaming=\"false\" class=\"group relative relative pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis in-person 90 minute program, presented by Robyn Spady, will explore how couture designers have incorporated passementerie throughout fashion history. 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Passementerie encompasses a multitude of techniques used to create embellishments.  It includes the creation of buttons, cording, trim, garment closures, braiding, tassels, and much more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePassementerie is not a single technique but a whole family of them. It encompasses the making of buttons, cording, trim, braiding, tassels, garment closures, and much more. Historically, it has appeared on everything from royal court dress and military uniforms to high-end home furnishings. 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