{"product_id":"weaving-with-linen-with-tom-knisely-online-workshop","title":"Weaving with Linen with Tom Knisely Online Workshop","description":"\u003cscript\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\nwindow.location.replace(\"https:\/\/learn.longthreadmedia.com\/courses\/weaving-with-linen-with-tom-knisely\");\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet ready to learn about and weave with linen! Linen is a strong and durable fiber, ideal as a warp for carpets and other items that get a lot of wear. It's also beautiful, with a lustrous sheen and beautiful drape, and works as both a warp and weft yarn for many kinds of projects. This tough fiber has a tough reputation though, as many weavers find it stiff, sticky, and unyielding. Get rid of those misconceptions and learn how to have a satisfying experience weaving with this ancient fiber. Full of fascinating history, advice, and tips, this workshop will have you wanting to weave with linen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this Online Workshop, Tom will cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow linen is made, from growing and harvesting flax, to processing and spinning the fiber into thread;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe difference between line flax and its coarser cousin tow;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinding bobbins and pirns;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to warp with linen, and advice for successful weaving;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing your linen piece and taking it off the loom;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson Outline:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist Profile: Tom Knisely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding Linen\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessing Flax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpinning Flax into Linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking with Linen\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore About Linen Thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinding Bobbins \u0026amp; Pirns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarping \u0026amp; Weaving with Linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing Your Project \u0026amp; Final Thoughts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch a Preview Now:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flowplayer-embed-container\" style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"\/\/ljsp.lwcdn.com\/api\/video\/embed.jsp?id=25a35277-1606-4f11-9a76-48bf3d073018\u0026amp;pi=ef494bb1-8751-4c9c-87a2-a940056792d2\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques Covered: \u003c\/strong\u003eProcessing and handling flax fiber; winding bobbins; warping with linen; weaving with linen; using a temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level: I\u003c\/strong\u003entermediate and up, though we think every weaver will be fascinated by the sections on processing flax into linen yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing; Optional: loom, linen threads, temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Online Workshop Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussion board: The discussion board is a great way to interact with other users in the Online Workshop. It's an open forum for you to ask questions, share your thoughts, and express your inspirations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGallery: Share images of your work where you can give and receive feedback from fellow students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes: This is a place for you to keep personal notes to help you with your work and the Online Workshop content. Only you will be able to see your notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess your videos anytime, anywhere, with a computer, tablet or smartphone Unlimited access. Watch videos at your time and pace. Videos, downloads, and interactive content designed for a better learning experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Instructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom Knisely has been teaching handweaving for more than forty years. In addition to teaching, Tom weaves professionally and is a frequent contributor to Handwoven magazine. Voted Handwoven Teacher of the Year, Tom is renowned among his weaving students for his kindness, good humor, and seemingly infinite knowledge on the subject of weaving. 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