Instruction and Verification
The instructional phase of this certification renewal program consists
of a workshop with 14 hours of instruction for 1 Professional Learning Unit
Credit. Verification is by: 1. attendance records, 2. demonstrated levels
of competency evidenced by mastery verification for the Program, and
3. submission of an acceptable lesson plan that applies concepts presented
in the workshop.
Faculty
Elaine Bradley and other members of the
CHG Education
Committee Faculty.
The guild's membership of professional weavers, teachers, and students
has a strong history of providing fiber arts to the community. Members
of the guild—many of whom were trained at or served as faculty
at renowned art centers—regularly offer a variety of courses
dealing with all aspects of fiber arts.
Course Description
Learning weaving skills and developing one's own style as a weaver are
two major requirements to becoming an accomplished fiber artist. This
course is designed to introduce participants to basic weaving techniques
and to explore ways in which one can develop an increased understanding
and style in fiber arts.
By dressing (setting up) a 4-shaft floor loom and weaving a sampler,
participants will learn weaving vocabulary and how to follow designs
to create basic weave patterns. They will also learn the importance of
project planning and how to make necessary calculations. Although all
techniques will be taught on four-shaft floor looms, it is understood
that these may not be readily available to classrooms or schools. Therefore,
through discussion and demonstration, participants will learn alternative
ways to include weaving techniques in their classroom instruction.
Participants, with the help of the instructors, will discuss how students
will benefit from fiber arts instruction and will create lesson plans
that address Georgia's Quality Core Curriculum Standards.
Fees and Course Materials
The fee for the workshop is $110 plus $20 supply fee and includes handouts showing and describing
the following: Dressing a loom and weaving a sampler of loom-controlled
and hand-manipulated weaves. Pattern drafting, representing weave patterns
graphically. Calculating materials require for a weaving project. A
bibliography and suggestions of ways in which weaving techniques can
be incorporated into various content areas.
Registration
Registration
Deadline is one week prior to class date.
The workshop may be cancelled if there is insufficient interest.
