Tablet Weaving: Woven Shoe Laces

Class Time: Friday, April 25, 10 AM - 5 PM

Location: St. 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.

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Classroom: TBD

Instructor: John Mullarkey (Instagram @malarky.crafts)

Take your kicks to the next level with handwoven shoelaces! In this class, you'll learn tablet weaving, an ancient technique that uses cards as a loom to create sturdy, patterned bands. Using cotton, you'll weave a custom pair of laces that add a personal touch to any pair of shoes.

No prior weaving experience? No problem! This class is perfect for beginners and fiber enthusiasts alike. Walk away with a new skill—and some seriously fly, one-of-a-kind laces to show off!

Tablet Weaving: All Warped Up class content is included in this workshop.

Skill Prerequisite: Beginner. No Weaving experience is required.

Ages: 18+

Supplies: Included in Class Cost: Handouts

Additional Supplies Needed: 

• Inkle style loom
• 20 4-hole cards
• belt shuttle
• scissors
• four balls or cones of 10/2 mercerized or unmercerized cotton or #10 crochet thread
  • Each ball should be at least 1 ounce.
  • Two balls of one color, and two balls of one different highly contrasting color.
  • There will not be time in class to wind off, so please come prepared with four yarn sources.

Supplies can be purchased at Yarncom. Inkle Looms can be special ordered if out of stock.

Homework: None.

Class Policies

• The class minimum is 5 students. If we are unable to fill these spots, we will cancel the class and provide a full refund.
• By signing up for this class, you have admission to Friday Night Vendor Marketplace Preview.
• If a class is sold out, click here to be placed on the Wait List.
• No refunds will be issued after April 1, 2025.
  
• For any cancellations prior to April 1, 2025, a $25 administrative fee will be assessed.

Photo Credit: John Mullarkey