Weaving Data (and Transforming Rigid Heddle Looms into a Multi-Shaft Looms in the Process) 

Lisa Jevbratt will talk about her data driven fiber arts projects. She will demonstrate and discuss the innovative heddle system for rigid heddle looms she has been working on for several years, and the weaving software she is writing to accompany the special heddles. With this easy to use system the rigid heddle loom is transformed into to a multi-shaft loom, capable of weaving twills, overshot, crackle weave and most other four-shaft weaving patterns. The modifications came to her as she was developing simple ways to visualize mitochondrial DNA using weaving, and the software will allow the user to turn data into weaving patterns. 

(Audience members are encouraged to bring laptops to try the weaving software.) 

Please note that this meeting will be held at the Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church, 820 North Fairview, Goleta, Ca 93117. The meeting will start with a social time at 9:30, short business meeting to follow and the presentation starts at 10am! See you there!