Laura Fry
Laura Fry was a production weaver for 40 years before ‘retiring’ in 2019. While she may be retired from doing craft fairs and travelling to teach, she has begun doing online presentations and continues to think and write about the craft of weaving. She is known for her two books, Magic in the Water: wet finishing handwovens, and more recently The Intentional Weaver as well as numerous magazine articles. You can find her on her website, buy her handwovens at her ko-fi shop and read her blog as she continues to explore and learn about this endlessly fascinating craft.
(The life so short, the craft so long to learn – paraphrased from Chaucer!)
Learn multi-shaft weaving with Master Weaver Laura Fry
From winding a warp to wet finishing woolens, Laura leads weavers of all levels from beginning to end.
The Intentional Weaver
Master weaver Laura Fry shares her techniques for weaving efficiently and ergonomically. Join us to learn her practices for every step of the weaving process, from planning a project to winding a warp to dressing the loom.
Magic in the Water
Wet finishing is the term used for the very first time that a web of interlaced threads is introduced to water and the transformation that it undergoes. No matter if the initial transformation is subtle or dramatic, it will change that first time. It’s pretty magical, hence, Magic in the Water.
Weaving Lace on Multi-Shaft Looms
Laura Fry introduces us to the basics of three different weaving structures: Huck, Swedish, and Bronson. Learn to identify each type and understand how other drafts can be used to create a lacy structure.
Sectional Warping
Delve into how this beaming style can improve speed while warping longer warps in an interruption-friendly environment. We will uncover the creative potential of sectional beaming with Laura Fry.
Fundamentals of Weaving Series
In each of the eight lectures, Laura breaks down a specific topic, such as yarn, draft, or colour, to its core. By the end of the series, we’ll develop a deep understanding of the nuance in our materials, cloth structure, and weaving practice.