Hard Skills
AdvancedLoom Setup and WarpingThe technical process of measuring warp threads, threading them through the reed and heddles, and establishing proper tension on a loom.
ExpertWeave Structure DraftingThe ability to create and interpret technical diagrams (drafts) that represent the interlacing patterns of warp and weft threads.
IntermediateFiber and Material ScienceKnowledge of the physical properties, shrinkage rates, and behavior of various natural and synthetic fibers under tension and after finishing.
IntermediateTextile Finishing TechniquesProcesses applied to fabric after it is removed from the loom, including scouring, fulling, and steam-pressing to achieve the desired hand-feel.
IntermediateLoom Maintenance and TroubleshootingThe mechanical skill required to adjust, repair, and maintain weaving equipment such as brakes, treadles, and shafts.
AdvancedColor and Weave Effect AnalysisThe study of how specific color sequences in warp and weft interact with the weave structure to create optical patterns.