Silk Weaving in Laos
weaving
We are very excited to be able to offer these fantastic classes, which are designed to give you an insight into the culture of weaving. Our aim is to provide the student with weaving skills and put weaving in a social context. Working alongside local weavers, this is a fun opportunity to immerse yourself in local culture. Our knowledgeable English speaking assistants are the link between you and your weaving teacher. We hope the student gains technical skills whilst feeling an emotional connection to the weavers around them.
Welcome to the World of Weaving and Dying
One day Class: a basic introduction to dye sources, dye a silk yarn. After lunch an introduction to the loom, and spinning. Weave a small section of a pattern. Take home the results. $55
Weave a traditional Lao motif
Two-Day Weaving Class: introduction to weaving techniques, focus on supplementary weave. Dye silk yarns with natural dyes. Weave a section of a Lao pattern. Breaks with lunches in the garden on the Mekong. $100
Make an ikat scarf
Three-Day Weaving Class: introduction to weaving techniques. In depth focus on ikat technique. Wrap yarns, tie yarns, dye yarns, spin yarns, and weave yarns. Break with lunches in the garden on the Mekong. $150
Tailor Made Class
A weaving class specifically created for a student’s needs, this could be the option to work with cotton or any other special requests.
Class Structure
Every class is lead by the teacher and their English-speaking assistant. We have two head weavers, Mr. SomChan Manechan and Mrs. Davon Lounyalaat.These exclusive classes are for 1-5 people only.
weaving
We are very excited to be able to offer these fantastic classes, which are designed to give you an insight into the culture of weaving. Our aim is to provide the student with weaving skills and put weaving in a social context. Working alongside local weavers, this is a fun opportunity to immerse yourself in local culture. Our knowledgeable English speaking assistants are the link between you and your weaving teacher. We hope the student gains technical skills whilst feeling an emotional connection to the weavers around them.
Welcome to the World of Weaving and Dying
One day Class: a basic introduction to dye sources, dye a silk yarn. After lunch an introduction to the loom, and spinning. Weave a small section of a pattern. Take home the results. $55
Weave a traditional Lao motif
Two-Day Weaving Class: introduction to weaving techniques, focus on supplementary weave. Dye silk yarns with natural dyes. Weave a section of a Lao pattern. Breaks with lunches in the garden on the Mekong. $100
Make an ikat scarf
Three-Day Weaving Class: introduction to weaving techniques. In depth focus on ikat technique. Wrap yarns, tie yarns, dye yarns, spin yarns, and weave yarns. Break with lunches in the garden on the Mekong. $150
Tailor Made Class
A weaving class specifically created for a student’s needs, this could be the option to work with cotton or any other special requests.
Class Structure
Every class is lead by the teacher and their English-speaking assistant. We have two head weavers, Mr. SomChan Manechan and Mrs. Davon Lounyalaat.These exclusive classes are for 1-5 people only.
Trip Details
Title: Hunting Rare Textiles in the Annamite Mountains
2010 Departures:
No fixed departures. Trips can be arranged at any time starting from Luang Prabang
Required fitness level: none
Trip Price: The cost of the classes includes all materials used and full day classes include a Lao style lunch prepared by the weavers. Hotel accommodations is not included in the price
Contact us for more information
Photos of Laos
Title: Hunting Rare Textiles in the Annamite Mountains
2010 Departures:
No fixed departures. Trips can be arranged at any time starting from Luang Prabang
Required fitness level: none
Trip Price: The cost of the classes includes all materials used and full day classes include a Lao style lunch prepared by the weavers. Hotel accommodations is not included in the price
Contact us for more information
Photos of Laos