Mark H. Deschinny presents

Introduction to Navajo Weaving
July 26-29, 2012

St. Michaels, AZ

Instructor: Isabel Myers-Deschinny

Registration: $525.00 per participant

Seasoned weaving instructor, Isabel Deschinny will teach you the fundamentals to Navajo tapestry weaving such as how to ply yarn, how to make your warp, how to set-up your Navajo loom.  You will learn to weave fundamental Navajo design techniques: blocks and diagonals.  You will also learn how to finish your weaving.

- Registration cost includes Mark H. Deschinny's 2012 ATEED Loom, Mark H. Deschinny's SHINALI Tool Kit and Mark H. Deschinny's 34" Navajo hip spindle, three(3) skeins of colored yarns, warp, rope, string, needles and any other supplies and materials.  You Keep It All!!!

                                    SCHEDULE
Day 1
 8:00 - 12:00   Introduction & distribution of equipment, supplies, materials, etc., lecture, ply yarn
          12:00    LUNCH
  1:00 - 5:00    Warp, Set-up loom  & Lecture
 

Day 2 - 3
 8:00 - 12:00   Start Weaving (Day 2)
          12:00    LUNCH
  1:00 - 5:00    Weave

Day 4
   8:00 - 12:00   Closing Rug
           12:00    LUNCH
   1:00 - 3:00    Closing Rug, Critique Rugs, View Documentary: "A Weave of Time"
            3:00     Dismissal

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UPDATED 05/31/12 by MHD