Overshot Overview (Zoom lecture)

Presenter: Laurie Duxbury

Overshot isn’t just for coverlets anymore. This traditional weave structure has aged gracefully as weavers incorporate contemporary fiber and color choices when weaving overshot. This lecture will cover traditional methods of treadling overshot, color theory as it applies to overshot and design possibilities in adapting overshot to your own work.

About the Presenter

Laurie Duxbury lives at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. She has been weaving for almost 35 years and through the years has developed her own weaving voice. She teaches for guilds, conferences and weaving schools, including at Convergence, NEWS and MAFA. Laurie’s goal for each student is that they understand what they love about weaving and develop the tools they need to express themselves through weaving. Her favorite moments are when a student has an “aha” experience. Then she knows that a weaver is inspired to continue their growth as a craftsperson.

NOTE: An understanding of how to read a weaving draft will help you get the most out of Laurie’s talk. Please reach out to Weaving Wizards or a study group leader if you need a quick tutorial in advance of the lecture.