New Arrival: It's a Baby Wolf Loom from Schacht ~ Available for Purchase : Chicago Area Weaving Studio, Supply Yarn Shop and School

Learn to Weave or come for a refresher course....I've been chatting with quite a few of you lately that have looms sitting idle.  NOW.... is the perfect time to get re-aquainted.

I'm located in Westmont, IL (near Oak Brook) a Chicago Suburb in DuPage County and we are walking distance from the Chicago to Aurora Metra Line out of Union Station.  I can start you out any day/date you wish with loads of flexibility!!  Phone me to get started: (630) 963-9573.

Current Adult Students are weaving heirloom Throws, BabyWraps (for baby wearing) or unique "name-draft" baby blankets for newborn gifts. Stunning Color and Weave Effect Guest Towels, Cozy Neck Scarves (bulky and full to narrow and long), sturdy weave structure samplers sewn into Messenger bags and tablet sleeves (we can teach or coach you on sewing and finishing, too!)....and High End Fashion Fabrics for truly one-of-a-kind apparel and accessory items. 

Some are interested in the idea of recycled, up-cycled, green and sustainable material choices.  Think Floor Runners and rugs from reclaimed textile cuts, new fabrics from slit men's silk ties, unraveling thrift store sweaters for low investment luxury fibers like cashmere and merino wools and silk....even some of our pet cats and dogs have usable fiber once spun into a yarn (Yes, we teach spinning here, as well)

If you'd like to just come by and check out the Design Center & Gallery of finished work we keep regular "shop" hours of Wednesday through Thursday 11am to 6pm (8:30pm most Wednesdays)

If you need Weaving Yarn, Looms (new or used) books, tools or accessories...I've got a respectable stock....if you're coming from a distance...feel free to phone ahead to double check.

Here's a link to our main Website, please go have a look TLD Design Center & Gallery

Oh...and please "Like" us on Facebook TLD Design Center on Facebook

Jewelry Arts Classes : Glass Bead Making Classes : Weaving Classes : Felt Making Classes

Spaces Still Available.....follow this link for full descriptions and to register on-line.  This Week in Classes at TLD Design Center Westmont, IL

Hat Making Classes ~ Millinery Arts with Jenny of Forme Millinery ~ Chicago

Hat Making Classes and One of a Kind Show Preview

November 15, 16 and 17 ~ Hat Making Classes ~ Millinery Arts ~ Hats

 

Class Registration Open Now

Click for Details and secure your seat:

http://www.tlddesigns.com/TLD.hat.making.classes.millinery.arts.instruction.chicago.area.html

 

or Join us for a

One of a Kind Show

Preview Party

Purchase your one of a kind hat for your 

up-coming special events and holiday parties

 

November 15 through 17th

11am to 5pm each day

 

TLD Design Center & Gallery

26 E Quncy St

Westmont, IL 60559

630.963.9573

Want to Learn How to Weave on a Loom Super Fast???

I've opened-up ONE space for a Wham~Bam Thank you Mam,  Fast Tracked~Fast Track Weaving Class

THIS WEEKEND!!!  

Come on...you know you've been wanting this!!! 

Sat (12th) and Sunday(13th) from 10am to about 5:30pm,

WEAVING SKILLS: FAST TRACK TO WEAVING FOR BEGINNERS

  

If this register button does not work...call me 630.963.9573 

  See description for Weaving I as we will be following the same format in a condensed manner.

Just added this 2 day opportunity!! 

One space still available

Date: October 12 and 13, 2013
Meets: Saturday & Sunday, 10am to 5:30pm (ish)
Fee: $175 (project materials are included)
 
Can't make it? 
Why don't ya jot down the info on our next fast track
This class meets 3 days in a row.
 
Date: November 8, 9 and 10, 2013
Meets: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10am to 3:30pm (ish)
Fee: $175 (project materials are included)

FAST TRACK WEAVING STUDENT HAS SOME SERIOUS CHOPS!!

Meet Cassie....well....this is Cassie's loom (Norwood purchased from me Sunday upon completion of her first ever weaving class!). This warp is a 5/2 merc. cotton 20 epi sett at 6.5 yards long.  there are 685 threads, my friends!!   This lady has a toddler and a 12mos old, too!   officially put to shame over here.

Click here to transfer to our weaving classes

Click here to see weaving looms (new and used)

Learn to Weave, Dye & Print Fabrics this Fall at COD and TLD (Chicago area)

Get Registered (if you aren't already)!!!  In Glen Ellyn, IL at College of DuPage or in Westmont, IL at TLD Design Center & Gallery

 

Start Dates for Weaving Classes:

1.  Weekdays in Westmont: August 14th 10am to Noon (6 wks) or until 1pm (4 wks)

2.  Wednesday Nights in Westmont: August 14th 6:30pm to 8:30pm (6 wks)

3.  "Fast Track" in Westmont: August 16, 17 & 18 from 10am until about 3pm (3 days)

4.  Monday Nights in Glen Ellyn / College of DuPage: August 26 6 to 9 (fall semester)

 

Start Dates for Dyeing & Printing Classes:

1.  Weekday/Mondays in Glen Ellyn / College of DuPage: Aug. 26 9am to 3pm (fall semester) 

2.  Weekday/Thursday in Westmont: September 19th 11am to 2pm (3 wks)

3.  Evenings/Thursdays in Westmont: Silk Screen Printing Focus Sept 19th from 6:30pm to 9pm (3 wks)

4.  Weekday/Thursday in Westmont: Yarn Hand Painting/Dyeing Sept 19th 3pm to 5pm (1 session)

5.  Weekday/Thursday in Westmont: Silk Gauze/Scarf Quick Dyeing Sept 26th 3pm to 5pm (1 session)

 

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at: TLD Design Center & Gallery / Westmont, IL / www.tlddesigns.com

contact Tammy L Deck Ph: 630-963-9573

 

at: College of DuPage / Glen Ellyn, IL / www.cod.edu
Contact Sharon Scalise / Coordinator of Fashion Studies Ph: 630.942.2619

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For all your other creative art interests:
http://www.tlddesigns.com/TLDDesignCenterCalendar.htm

Millinery Art / Hat Making Classes / Chicago Area School

 

Student's results from  Jenny Phanenstiel's Class: 

 "Royal Wedding Fascinator" 

Next Class With Jenny:
"Great Gatsby!!!  Make a Cloche"
July 16 and 17 
Here at our studio in Westmont, IL

Click Here for details and to register: