Overshot Fundamentals & Beyond - A virtual, 4 session "weave-along from home" Workshop
Instructor: Jill Staubitz
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $200, includes a materials fee for the PDF workshop booklet and drafts.
Date: Wednesdays, July 22 and 29 & August 5 and 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm-8:30 pm
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced. This class is designed for participants with prior experience weaving on a 4-shaft floor or table loom. Participants must be comfortable with reading and understanding a weaving draft and all aspects of preparing a warp and loom for weaving. A 4-shaft table or floor loom at home is required.
Supplies needed: A 4-shaft table or floor loom at home. A computer, tablet or IPad (link and access to Zoom sessions will be provided), Weaving software is welcome but not necessary, although the instructor will be using FiberWorks as part of the sessions.
Description:
Overshot is often the first block weave structure to attract newer weavers who are familiar with plain weave, and twill basics. Overshot's exquisite design possibilities, using 4-shafts to create 4 pattern blocks, makes it an attractive and complex structure for weavers of all levels. Starting with the basics, we will examine Overshot's threading, tie up, and treadling rules. We'll discuss halftones, Star and Rose fashions, turning a twill draft into an Overshot draft, name drafting and deciphering an Overshot profile draft.
This workshop is a four-week "weave along." Prior to the first session, students will be sent threee Overshot drafts, and may choose one to work on in class. Each session is approximately two to three hours with a total of four sessions, and the participants are encouraged to weave independently between sessions. Each session will be recorded to that weavers can review the Zoom at home between sessions.
About the Instructor:
Jill Staubitz fell in love with weaving 12 years ago when she retired as a graphic designer. The two disciplines mesh perfectly through her love of color, pattern and the design process. Since starting Modern Weaver, she has enjoyed teaching weave structures, empowering weavers to create their own cloth.
Refunds and Class Cancellations:
The Weaving Center reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment. Should we do so, registered students will receive a full refund. For active classes cancelled due to weather or instructor illness, a make-up time will be scheduled.
Registered Students: Please notify the Weaving Center as soon as possible if there is a need to cancel your registration.
- If there is a waiting list and the spot can be filled, a 3% processing fee will be deducted from the total refund.
- If a spot cannot be filled, no refund will be offered. This includes absences due to unexpected events or personal circumstances such as illness.
- We do not offer credit towards another class.
No-shows forfeit any refund and make-up classes (for instances other than weather related cancellations or instructor illness) are not offered.