In this class Siobhan will teach you how a Viking age cloth called Vararfeldur was created. It is a pile woven cloth resembling a sheepskin that was worn as cloaks but now can be used for all sorts of wonderful adornments, decorations, and home goods. For the class we will weave a small piece that will lend itself to being made into a throw pillow or bag. Students will need to already have experience with basic weaving and have a loom they can pre-warp and transport to the class.

You may use a rigid heddle loom or a table loom with 2 or 4 shafts.

A few looms are available for rent but will need to be picked up prior to class to give you time to warp. Rigid heddler looms rent for $25 and 4-shaft looms rent for $40. Contact Robin about that.

Please come to class with a two yard long, 12”-15” wide warp already on the loom. It may be set up as plain weave or 2/2 twill. Both work but twill is the historically accurate option. EPI can be anything between 8-12. I will provide the wool locks but you should come with weft yarn or you may buy some in the shop. Wool warp is recommended. If you want to purchase from Robin look at this yarn. Also bring a tapestry comb or a fork. There are also tapestry beaters available for purchase at the Meridian Jacobs shop.

Class is scheduled for Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 12-4. SOLD OUT
Another class scheduled Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 12-4.
Additional perk: You’ll get to visit with the 80+ Jacob lambs that will be born by that time!