Pattern Logic: The Magic of Ms + Os

Suzi Balleng

 

Ms + Os is a traditional  2-block design on 4 shafts that depends on thread distortion.  This gentle, undulating personality can be carefully developed and expanded into exceptional designs.  We will study the traditional pattern blocks and explore new ways to use these characteristics to create outstanding responses to our warp and weft.  Adding different yarns can also create delightful color and texture effects.  With a fresh understanding of this structure, we will investigate a variety of treadlings on your threading to reveal a patterned system of repetition, rhythm, and logic far beyond 2-blocks on 4 shafts.

 

This is a fun, exploratory workshop that has many Aha! moments.  Ms  + Os is often shown as a monotonous linen weave.  This workshop proves otherwise.

 

Participants need to bring: Pre-warped 4 shaft loom (instructions will be sent after enrollment), shuttles/bobbins of similar threads, weaving notions (including thread weights), pencil and paper for note taking.

 

Fee: $225 + $15 materials fee for color handouts, sewing and extra weft materials

Class size: 14