Andean Pebble Weave on Inkle Looms

This class is being run by Redstone Glen and booking must be done with them.  More information can be found at

https://redstoneglen.com/class/andean-pebble-weave-on-inkle-looms/

Andean Pebble Weave, perhaps the most easily recognized of the many pick-up weaving techniques practiced in Peru and Bolivia, is not only beautiful to behold but also a pleasure to weave. Indigenous weavers use geometric, animal, plant and human figures posed on the dotted or “pebbled” background characteristic of this weave to decorate carrying cloths, ponchos, coca leaf bags, belts and sashes. You will learn two methods for creating beautiful Andean Pebble Weave patterns that are perfectly suited to the particular characteristics of the standard inkle loom.

This is an online course ONLY. Participants must be comfortable with their inkle loom and be competent weavers of warp-faced plain-weave bands. They do not need to have prior experience with creating pick-up patterns. The miniature toy-like tinkle looms, looms with shafts like the Wave looms, or rigid heddle looms are NOT suitable for this course. If participants are borrowing looms for the class, they should make sure that they are familiar with them.

During this online course with Laverne, you will have 2 non-consecutive classes broken up in 3 hours for each session. There will be 1 week in between class dates to allow time for you to weave on your own before continuing. Laverne will be available for one-on-one Zoom consultation between sessions if people run into problems. Instructions will be sent to the participants several weeks in advance so looms are warped and shuttles are loaded before the start of class.

Class dates are August 8 and 15, 2022 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM Pensylvania time,  2.00pm to 5.00pm UK time.

Cost is $145

This class is being run by Redstone Glen and booking must be done with them.  More information can be found at