Designer Focused
Pattern Weaving on Multi-Shaft Looms
This intensive course introduces pattern weaving on multi-shaft looms, with a strong emphasis on hands-on learning. It is designed for fashion designers, interior designers, entrepreneurs, and serious craft practitioners who want to work with woven structures beyond surface experimentation.
Participants work through the complete process of multi-shaft weaving, from warp preparation to woven fabric, while developing the ability to read, analyse, and apply weave drafts.
- Limited batch size to allow focused engagement
- All materials are provided
- Schedule: 6 days per week, 6 hours per day
- Course Facilitator: Experienced textile designer from NID/NIFT/IIHT
What the course covers
- Warp preparation and dressing the loom
- Reading and interpreting weaving drafts
- Plain weave and its derivatives
- Twill weaves and 4-end satin
- Analysis of weave structures and applications
- Colour interaction and fabric behaviour
- Introduction to international weaving design software
- Basic yarn requirement calculations
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Hands-on learning
Each participant works individually on an Ashford 4-shaft table loom. Over the course, looms are dressed three times, allowing repeated practice and confidence in setting up for multi-shaft weaving.
Software simulation, draft reading and material exploration support a deeper understanding of fabric construction and drape.
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Project work
Participants complete a finished woven project such as a table runner, placemats, or a cushion cover. The project includes yarn selection, colour planning, draft preparation, warp calculation, loom dressing and weaving.
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Course material
Participants take home a binder containing reference material and swatches woven during the course.
Upcoming sessions
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Pattern Weaving on Multi-Shaft Looms
Register: Pattern Weaving on Multi-Shaft Looms, Nov 2 – Nov 14
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