Winter 2010 Classes: Jan 12 - Mar 14, 2010

Registration begins Dec 9 – call 510.620.6772
Early Bird Discount. Register by Jan 5 and receive a 5% discount.

Scholarships available for teens taking adult classes
application deadline Jan 8, 2010.

All weaving classes share a 16-shaft AVL loom for sampling and drafting practice.

DROP-IN POLICY: Per day drop-ins are allowed in some adult classes with the consent of the instructor or where noted in the description. Students may drop-in ONLY 3 times before they are required to purchase a half or full class (no other fractional classes allowed), unless otherwise noted.

= classes appropriate for beginners
= teens under 16 may enroll with instructor's permission

morning weaving - all levels 

Jan Langdon   
Join this class of beginning and experienced weavers for individual attention planning and designing a woven project. Weekly discussions and critiques. We have added MAC and PC drafting programs to assist designing on our looms with 4 to 16 shafts.

Class: W1T - 9 Tue, Jan 12 - Mar 9, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
RAC Member $175 • Nonmember $195

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evening weaving - all levels

Stacy Speyer  
Simple or complex, colorful or neutral, smooth or textured; students will find their own balance of elements. Students may elect to pursue individual projects. Beginners will learn the fundamentals of weaving. Those interested in dyeing will work with the method known as free dyeing, in which the threads are set out on a table and become a blank canvas to be painted with dye.

Class: W2T - 9 Wed, Jan 13 - Mar 10, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
RAC Member $175 • Nonmember $195

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weaving open studio

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Tue - Sat, Jan 12 - Mar 13, 9:30 - 4:30
(no session 2/6, 2/13)

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textile workshops

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weave a boa    

Susie Hodges
Learn tricks for creating unique wall or neck hangings like those shown in the last RAC Members' Show. You need scissors and a bag of flexible fiber strips: leftover yarn, fabric, netting, ribbon, paper, fleece, plastic, etc. Simple looms and some materials will be provided, or bring your own. Bring a small stick shuttle if you have one.

Class: W3T - Sat, Jan 30, 10 am - 1:30 pm
RAC Member $40 • Nonmember $45

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tablet weaving    

Patricia Townsend
Tablet weaving, also known as card weaving, is an ancient Old World technique. It is done without a loom and is portable and affordable. The possibilities for artistic expression are inexhaustible and can encompass a wide range of materials - from cotton and silk, to wire and beads. Applications include belts, camera or guitar straps, small bags, bracelets or headbands. Leave with a project set up and endless ideas to explore. $15 materials fee due to instructor. Supply list available.

Class: W4T - 2 Sat - Mar 6& 13, 10 am - 3 pm
RAC Member $120 • Nonmember $135

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