{"product_id":"tablet-weaving-3-1-twill-a-most-remarkable-discovery-in-the-realm-of-the-tablets-2026","title":"Tablet Weaving: 3\/1 Twill - A Most Remarkable Discovery in the Realm of the Tablets 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eIN PERSON REGISTRATION ONLY. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS CLASS, PLEASE STOP BY THE REGISTRATION DESK AT LEAST 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE CLASS START TIME.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Time: Sunday, April 26, 2026 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM with 1 hour break\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSt. Louis Community College - Meramec Campus, 11333 Big Bend Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122. Check in at Registration 15 minutes prior to class starting at PE Building for location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoom\u003c\/strong\u003e: Student Center, Room 125\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTACT NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Failure to provide your email address and\/or opt out of marketing updates will result in no communication from the Festival about updates or from your  instructor. Our system does not permit us to reach you through other means. If you choose to decline and do not provide an email address, please ensure that all necessary details have been noted down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe class fee includes admission to the Vendor Marketplace every day of the festival; April 24 - 26, 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eJohn Mullarkey (Instagram @malarky.crafts)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Yes, Virginia—there is twill in tablet weaving.”\u003cbr\u003eSo begins one of the more delightful revelations in the study of this ancient craft, and in this workshop we shall examine it with the full curiosity and precision of a Baker Street investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will explore the 3\/1 twill, a double-faced technique that produces striking diagonal lines—patterns as crisp and intentional as clues in one of Holmes’ casebooks. We begin by mastering a rapid circular warping method, ensuring a smooth start before delving into:\u003cbr\u003e- The structure and mechanics of the 3\/1 twill\u003cbr\u003e- How to weave clean, balanced twill lines\u003cbr\u003e- How card direction, turning sequences, and color placement conspire to create elegant, deliberate geometry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a workshop for the focused and the curious: prior tablet weaving experience is necessary, and keen concentration, like that of any good detective is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: There will not be time to wind off yarn during class, so please arrive with all four yarn sources ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Prerequisite: \u003c\/strong\u003eIntermediate to Advanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in Class Cost: \u003c\/strong\u003eHandouts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Supplies Needed: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInkle-style loom \u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e(Note: Ashford Inklet is too small to tablet weave on)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 four-hole cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt shuttle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour balls or cones of 10\/2 mercerized or unmercerized cotton or #10 crochet thread\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach ball must be at least 1 ounce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo balls of one color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo balls of a contrasting color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eSupplies can be purchased at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yarncomstl.com\/collections\/tablet-weaving-class-supplies\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYarncom\u003c\/a\u003e. 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If we are unable to fill these spots, we will cancel the class and provide a full refund.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy signing up for this class, you have admission to Friday Night Vendor Marketplace Preview.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf a class is sold out, click\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScDuU_U-88uCBbz2rARK29tA6VxnfOKKE7EwI5vUMQt0cA2Gg\/viewform?usp=dialog\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto be placed on the Wait List.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo refunds will be issued after April 1, 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor any cancellations prior to April 1, 2026, a $25 administrative fee will be assessed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto Credit: John Mullarkey\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Mullarkey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51788923470118,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0302\/8006\/files\/JK-Mullarkey-TabletWeaving31TwillAMostRemarkableDiscoveryintheRealmoftheTablets_1.png?v=1772160084","url":"https:\/\/midwestfiberfest.com\/products\/tablet-weaving-3-1-twill-a-most-remarkable-discovery-in-the-realm-of-the-tablets-2026","provider":"Midwest Fiber Festival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}