Lost Art
Fiber and Textile Studio
Nancy Wilson
located at Springs Gallery / Studios
519 Wisconsin Avenue
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186
Hours
Tuesday 9:00 am - noon
Wednesday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Studio will be closed​
March 18 - 21, 2025
Wedge Weave - Tapestry Weaving -3 day Workshop
with Connie Lippert
May 9,10 & 11
9:00 am - 4:00pm each day
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Student must come with prewarped loom
Loom rental and warp and weft materials available,
contact studio for details
Experience level needed: Student should have warping and weaving knowledge.
Some weft-faced weaving experience is helpful.
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Class size 10 max
Cost: $375
REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY APRIL 9th
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This workshop is in partnership with Wisconsin Handweavers Inc. (WHI)
for information on WHI Guild
website: https://www.wihandweavers.org/
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Class description:
In contrast to most weaves which are woven in a plane horizontal to the loom, wedge weave is woven on the diagonal. This results in a weft-faced weaving with many distinctive characteristics and exciting design potential. Work on you own prewarped loom to explore wedge weave through hands-on experience as well as with detailed handouts and images.
More details on what to bring to workshop available upon registration. Contact studio with questions.
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Connie Lippert weaves tapestries using the wedge weave technique and yarns hand-dyed with natural materials.
Her work has been exhibited in 30 states. She has received several artist grants from the South Carolina Arts Commission. Connie’s work is represented in museum, corporate, academic, and private collections and has been widely published. Her tapestries are represented in several new books including Tapestry Design Basics and Beyond by Tommye Scanlin, The Art is the Cloth by Micala Sidore and in The Art of Tapestry Weaving by Rebecca Mezoff. Connie’s journey with weaving is documented in a book by author Carole Green in Connie Lippert: A Wedge Weaver’s Storied Cloth.
She has taught wedge weave workshops and given seminars in California, New York, Michigan, Colorado, New Mexico, Georgia, Florida, New Jersey, South Carolina, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin.
Connie is represented by Blue Spiral 1 in Asheville, North Carolina.
Light and Dark Fibonacci Series Silk Scarves - $65 with Laurie Thalacker
Workshop to be rescheduled for later in 2022
9:00 am – 4:30pm with ½ hour lunch break
Class size 6-10
Workshop registration and Silk Yarn color choice deadline is TBA
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Materials Fee for Treenway Silk Yarn Kit to make 2 scarves $90 (includes tax)
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Choose kit below when signing up for class.
The silk scarf kits for the workshop are specially hand dyed by Treenway silk
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Kit Color Choices
Periwinkle & Apple Green
Dragonfly & Turkish Bath
Spiced Cognac & Grandpa's WWI uniform
Suede & French Blue
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In this workshop you will learn about how to read a rigid heddle pattern
and make your own modifications as needed.
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We love getting two different scarves…a “light” one and a “dark” one, because one
scarf is woven with hand-dyed Jorie II as the weft and the other is woven with
Zola as the weft.
The two scarves each have a different weight, too, so you can wear the "light"
in warmer weather and the 'dark" one in cooler weather. or one for you and one as a gift.
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Each scarf is approximately 5.5” wide; the scarf using Jorie II as the weft will be
approximately 45" long (plus fringe) and the scarf using Zola as the weft will be
approximately 75" (plus fringe)
It is advised that you use your own loom for this project as there are 2 scarves to weave.
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Treenway Silk Yarn Kits
Log Cabin Rigid Heddle Workshop
Instructor: Mark Aycock and Laurie Thalacker
Class size 2-6
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Weave a Log Cabin table runner
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Saturday November 19 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Workshop Cost: $65 plus yarn choice below
Materials: Your rigid heddle loom with 8 dent reed, shuttles, threading hook
Yarn Color choices - choose TWO CONTRASTING COLORS in the selection below
for us to create the kit you will use for the workshop
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Experience level needed: must understand basic rigid heddle loom set up.
and basic weaving
Workshop Description: You will use your rigid heddle loom to learn
-demonstration on how to use a warping board for indirect warp measurement
- how to dress a loom using indirect method using a prepared kit
- how to weave the log cabin pattern table runner 15" width by up to 36" length
- hem stitched edges
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BASKET WEAVING
Black Ash Bucket Basket
May 6 and 7 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (1 hour lunch break)
Instructor: Liandra Skenandore
Cost: $175 + $65 material fee paid to instructor on day of class
(Workshop size max. 8)
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Black ash bucket baskets are beautiful, strong utilitarian baskets that can help hold a garden’s harvest or a myriad of home, office, or studio items; it can also be a cache pot for houseplants.
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In this two day class students will learn about black ash basket weaving and its traditions as well as how to process black ash splint material to make their very own bucket basket that will measure approximately 6”x6”x6”.
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Students will cut and knife scrape splints to create their uprights and weavers and will learn the continuous weave method.
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There will also be black ash log pounding and splint splitting demonstrations that students can participate in but it is not required.
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No prior basket weaving experience is necessary but some hand strength and dexterity are needed.
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Please note we will be working with a knife blade as part of the black ash splint material preparation process.
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About Liandra Skenandore
Liandra Skenandore is an enrolled citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and also belongs to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, Muscogee Creek Nation, and Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.
She apprenticed as a black ash basket weaver under renowned black ash basket maker April Stone (Bad River Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe) through the 2020 Mentor Artist Fellowship Program with the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation. Liandra continues to practice black ash basket weaving and now enjoys sharing and teaching the craft with various communities. She lives in Oneida, Wisconsin
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Treenway Silk Yarn Kits
Photo image provided by Treenway Silks
and Handwoven Magazine
WI Alpaca an Fiber Fest
Just Weave - Rigid Heddle
Learn to use a rigid heddle loom...
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This workshop will be held at the
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WI Alpaca and Fiber Festival in Madison, WI
New Holland Pavilion 1
at the Alliant Energy Center, Madison
April 29 & 30, 2023
https://www.wisconsinalpacafiberfest.com/
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Instructor: Nancy Wilson, Mark Aycock and Laurie Thalacker
Class size max 10
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Weave an Alpaca Mock Houndstooth Scarf
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Saturday April 29 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Workshop Cost: $95
Materials and use of loom included in cost of class - Classic Alpaca yarn
Weave 8" x approx 40" scarf
Yarn Color choices available must be made prior to class
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REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 20
Experience level needed: No weaving experience required
Workshop Description: You will use a Schacht Cricket Loom to learn
the basics of rigid heddle weaving: the looms will be warped for you and ready to weave. there will be a demonstration on how a loom is warped using the direct method.
You will weave an soft and elegant mock houndstooth scarf using alpaca yarn.
After sign up for the workshop, you will receive an email asking for color choices
for your scarf. The finallength of your scarf may vary for each individual.
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INKLE LOOM WEAVING
Inkle Loom weaving
with Sue Knorr
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Sunday November 3, 2024
9:00 am to 3:00 pm with 1/2 hr lunch break.
bring bag lunch or group can place lunch order from local restaurant
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Registration required by October 27
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(Please arrive a few minutes ahead of class)
Fee - $60
$5.00 material fee due on day of class.
Material fee includes sufficient 5/2 Perle cotton (dark, light, and accent color) for weaving the sample band.
$10 Inkle Loom rental fee due on day of class. Cost of loom rental can be applied toward purchase of the loom
or bring your own working Inkle loom. contact Lost Art Studio for loom rental due to limited availability
If you have an Inkle loom you'd like to bring contact Lost Art Studio with information on the loom​
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Inkle band weaving is fun, portable, and addictive, once you know how to use an inkle loom!
In this six hour workshop, you will learn the basic techniques for inkle band weaving, including: how to read and design patterns, make heddles, choose yarn, warp the loom, and use the shuttle. Participants will weave a sample band that can be used as a bookmark or key chain. Examples of inkle loom projects will be shown to inspire.
No previous weaving experience is required.
Students should bring scissors, tape measure, and note taking supplies.
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Black Ash Net Basket
May 4 and 5 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (1 hour lunch break)
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Instructor: Liandra Skenandore
Cost: $175 + $65 material fee paid to instructor on day of class
(Workshop size max. 10)
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Class will be held at a small farm 15 minutes south of Waukesha, WI
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Black ash net baskets are beautiful vessels with their gorgeous “net-like” looking open weave pattern. They are wonderful holders of fabric, fruit, fiber, and other goods and foods. These baskets are also stunning when hung up on the wall or used as a statement table piece.
In this class, students will prepare their base and weaver pieces for their net basket by cutting and knife-scraping black ash splint material that has already been hand-pounded off of a black ash log. Students will then weave the basket in the checkerwork weave pattern for the base and use the hexagon weave pattern for the walls. Students will learn how to finish this basket by tucking in the uprights and preparing their rim and lashing elements which will be fitted and secured onto the basket body.
A log pounding and splint splitting demonstration will be done where students can participate in the intricate process of attaining black ash splint material for basketry. Students will also learn about Oneida and Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) traditions and history of black ash basket weaving. A display table of baskets and basket books will be available for students to interact with.
No prior basket weaving experience is required. Some hand strength and finger dexterity are necessary as we will be working with scissors and a knife to prepare all the materials for the basket.
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BASKET WEAVING
About Liandra Skenandore
Liandra Skenandore is an enrolled tribal citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and also belongs to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, and Muscogee Creek Nation. She apprenticed for fifteen months as a black ash basket maker under renowned black ash weaver April Stone (Bad River Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe) through the 2020 Mentor Artist Fellowship program with the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation. Since completing her apprenticeship, Liandra continues to practice black ash basket weaving and now enjoys sharing and teaching the craft with various communities.
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Class is full. contact Lost Art Studio to be put on wait list
WI Alpaca and Fiber Fest
Just Weave - Rigid Heddle
Learn to use a rigid heddle loom...
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This workshop will be held at the
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WI Alpaca and Fiber Festival in Madison, WI
New Holland Pavilion 1
at the Alliant Energy Center, Madison
April 27 & 28, 2024
https://www.wisconsinalpacafiberfest.com/
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Instructor: Laurie Thalacker
Class size max 10
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Weave an Alpaca Mock Houndstooth Scarf
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Saturday April 27 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Workshop Cost: $95
Materials and use of loom included in cost of class - Classic Alpaca yarn
Weave 8" x approx 40" scarf
Yarn Color choices available must be made prior to class
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REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 24
Experience level needed: No weaving experience required
Workshop Description: You will use a Schacht Cricket Loom to learn
the basics of rigid heddle weaving: there will be a demonstration on how a loom is warped using the direct method. The loom you will be working on will be pre-warped and ready for you to start weaving.
You will weave an soft and elegant mock houndstooth scarf using alpaca yarn.
After sign up for the workshop, you will receive an email asking for color choices
for your scarf. The finallength of your scarf may vary for each individual.
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Class is full. contact Lost Art Studio to be put on wait list
Introduction to Rigid Heddle Workshops
Learn to use a rigid heddle loom...
Fall / Winter class being held at Mequon-Thiensville Rec Department
see website for registration https://www.mtsd.k12.wi.us/homestead/student-life/rec
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Intro to Tapestry Weaving - 2 day workshop
with Peggy MacArthur​
Sunday January 12, 2025 & Sunday January 19, 2025 ​
9:00 am - 4:00 pm each day
Materials Fee: $25 includes warp and weft materials paid to
instructor on day of workshop
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Bring your own loom. Cricket Rigid Heddle or tapestry loom
Loom rental available, contact studio for details
Experience level needed: beginners
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Class size 8 max
Cost: $150
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY January 5, 2025
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Learn the basics of tapestry weaving
Class description
Tapestry weaving is an amazing way to create visual impact using the warp as your canvas and yarn as your paint. Once you know basic tapestry techniques you can translate your ideas into a woven image. In this session we will learn the basic tapestry techniques that are used to create a design and bring it to life with yarn. Techniques include horizontal and vertical stripes, hatching, angles, slit and dovetail joins, pick and pick techniques, and outlining. Each student can move at their own pace.
In the second class we will talk about design considerations, different tapestry looms available, where different techniques can be used to best advantage to create the effect you are hoping to achieve, and the use of cartoons. We will look at the work tapestry artists and how they incorporate various techniques into their work.
Looms will be available to rent, but feel free to bring your own tapestry or two harness loom. We will be weaving about 5 inches wide, and recommended sett I 8 ends per inch.
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Peggy MacArthur
I began weaving in about 1980 when my husband built me a 40” wide floor loom using an illustration from a library book on weaving. Talk about pressure!!! I taught myself the basics of weaving then took a weaving class , which turned out to be tapestry. I wove a great deal in the early 1980s, with a focus of tapestry using images from Astronomy Magazine as inspiration. After a forty year hiatus, I am now back to weaving and tapestry continues to offer constant challenge and pleasure. It is a technique in which you are constantly manipulating the yarn with your fingers and is highly satisfying.
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Breaking Out (1983)
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg (2021)
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