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Taniko - 2 and 3 Color Weft Twining with Dawn Ahlert (Fri All Day)
The twined textiles of the Māori people of New Zealand inspired this workshop. Participants will create a Taniko sample incorporating 2 or 3 different weft colors to create a pattern. Students will work on a simple loom with an opportunity to collaborate with other students. Class participants can choose from 8 patterns/colors. Samples will be available for reference.
 
This is a 6 hour all day class.
 
Level:  Beginner
Ages:  14+
Materials Fee:  $20.00 Material fee is part of class cost and includes spiral bound instruction booklet, illustrated with diagrams and color pictures and a kit for weaving Taniko sample including pattern, warp, weft, and kumihimo bobbins.
Options: none
Please Bring: a frame or tapestry loom, scissors, measuring tape of ruler, tapestry needle.
To Do BEFORE Class:  nothing
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This Class will be held in Building 1 (Classroom Building)
In Classroom Area:  4
Date/Time:  Fri April 25 9am - noon AND 2pm - 5pm
 
Please arrive at Class Check-In (at the entrance to the Class Building) at least 10 minutes early to receive your Nametag and find your class area.
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Taniko - 2 and 3 Color Weft Twining with Dawn Ahlert (Fri All Day)

$100.00Price

  • Instructor Bio

    Like many of us, Dawn began exploring the fiber arts at a young age. Her passion for learning and fiber arts has driven her to explore many areas of the medium and Dawn’s years as a hairstylist contribute to her deep understanding of fiber and color. Dawn received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting and drawing from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting from Montana State University in 2000. Dawn earned The Handweavers Guild of America’s Certificate of Excellence for Level 1: Technical Skills in Handweaving in 2020, and Level 2: Master Weaver in 2022. She has also received the HGA’s Award that honors outstanding exhibited works of fiber art and first place in HGA’s Wearable Art Exhibition at Convergence in 2024. Dawn is a member of the Southwest Montana Fiber Arts Guild, the Helena Spinners and Weavers Guild, and the current president of the Montana Association of Weavers and Spinners (MAWS). Dawn is excited to continue to share her knowledge through teaching and conducting workshops in weaving and spinning.

  • Cancellation / Refund Policy

    In the unfortunate event you need to cancel your registration, please contact the Great Basin Fiber Arts Fair team at greatbasinfiberartsfair@gmail.com or by calling 385-429-3201.

    Please note: Refunds are available until March 31, 2025. After March 31st, we will refund 50% of the class fee, and after April 12, 2025, refunds are no longer available.

    Transfers to other classes will be approved on an individual basis.

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