Drafting Weave Creation
Session 6 | August 24–30
Melting Reflections: Eel Glacier Over One Half Century, 2023 by Kim Mirus. Handwoven cotton and vintage silk, 2 panels 40” x 20” each.
This workshop will focus on experimental weave creation and manipulation through paper drafting and on-loom sampling. Various traditional weave patterns will be discussed and broken down into their basic components to enable participants to create their own variations. Participants will explore techniques for modifying existing drafts, create their own weaves from scratch, and use sample warps to realize their weave creations and experiment on-loom. This workshop is intended for individuals who are new to drafting and have at least a basic understanding and experience with weaving and loom setup.
Kim Mirus (she/her) is an artist and educator based in the Rocky Mountains, primarily working on floor looms to weave visualizations of environmental data. Mirus has attended Artist-in-Residence programs including The Studios at MASS MoCA, Terminus in Olympic National Park, Winter Residencies at Penland, Open Studio Residency at Haystack, SÍM in Iceland, and The Arctic Circle in Svalbard, which led to a solo exhibition, Arctic Threads. Mirus has enjoyed teaching at Penland, Arrowmont, Haystack, The Crucible, and in public schools.
Update April 7, 2025