2024-10-21 – Weaving Inspired by the Collection (In Person)

Schedule: 

October 21-25 (9:00am - 5:00pm)

Instructor: 

Ingebjørg Monsen

Location: 

This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. 

Learn how to copy an old coverlet! Students will study old Norwegian coverlets, starting with a boundweave or krokbragd coverlet from the instructor's family from 1769. Students will learn to determine the materials, sett, and treadling and then draft and weave a sample. Using these skills, the students can then weave a sample of one of Vesterheim's oldest krokbragd coverlets or try to copy a banded style coverlet that includes krokbragd, rutevev (geometric tapestry), brocading, and several two-shuttle patterns. 

Level of Instruction: 

Intermediate - Students should be able to warp a floor loom with minimal assistance.

Supplies: 

Information about supplies/materials fee will be shared soon.

Enrollment Deadline: 

September 30, 2024

Click here to learn more about instructor Ingebjørg Monsen.

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Supported by a generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund by Veronna and John Capone. In-person classes with Norwegian instructors are supported in part by the Sigmund Aarseth Norwegian Instructor Endowment.