Efficiency Warping Workshop with Sharon Wickstrom

Sharon Wickstrom, of Home Spun Haven in Vernon, BC, came to Oliver this weekend to give 12 students her workshop on Efficiency Warping. For myself, I can only say it was brilliant. I learned so much. As an inexperienced weaver and never having done a warp on my own, I've always been mystified by warping and the cross (which I knew was essential). Everything finally fell into place. That was not the purpose of the workshop but for me, the penny dropped and the whole process became clear.  We learned many tricks on how to save time and strain on our bodies. Our experienced weavers learned how to make the preparation from warping to the warp being on the loom faster and easier. She made sure each of us had lots of practice (muscle memory) and that we picked up the techniques correctly. She brought an extensive selection of yarns and roving for purchase. A number of Guild members dropped in to shop and to say hello. Thank you Sharon for the wonderful day!
 

Demonstrating her Warping Method

The Cross

Tying the cross

Explanations

Practice

Sleying

Eager students

And not the least, Shopping!