The Weekly Weave: August 17th

What's going on this week at Mirrix Looms?

Does your loom make you happy? http://mirrixmarketing.blogspot.com/2010/08/but-will-it-make-you-happy-loom.html

We are hosting a webinar! Part one is at 8:30 pm on Monday, August 23rd. Part two will be on Wednesday, September 1st at 8:30 pm. 

The webinar will be on warping and beginning to weave and then finishing and putting together the tapestry bead cuff. It will incorporate a lot of techniques you can use in all sorts of bead and fiber weaving! Part one will be the warping and beginning to weave. Part two will be finishing and putting together the cuff.

We have some good news and some bad news. Bad news is... our prices are going up on some looms. Good news is... you still have a chance to get one at the current prices! Hurry! 

Buy Now!
Prices Are Going Up!

Starting September 1st:

LaniLoom from $155 to $165
Little Guy from $230 to $250
Big Sister from $250 to $280

Coming on September 1st: TWO new starter kits including the Tapestry Cuff & the IPod Kit! 

"Find The Deal" Discounts!

FIND THE PICTURES somewhere on the Mirrix Looms website & get a deal!

Discount #1:

Odysseus had hubris 

Me too, I won't lie 

I'm the smallest with a shedding device

They call me "Little Guy"

Find a picture of me and click the link for a $15 discount code!

*note this picture will not be in the store

Discount #2:

In a tapestry is where I belong
I started on a sheep
My journey was long
Find a picture of me and click the link for a $10 discount code!

*note this picture will not be in the store

Tell your friends sign up for our newsletter between now and October 31st and be eligible to win $100 toward any Mirrix Loom. 

Workshops, workshops, workshops (Hurry before they fill up!)  (http://www.mirrixlooms.com/workshopsandevents.html)

In October (tentatively the weekend of the 23rd and 24th) Christina Neit (Good Quill Hunting) & Claudia Chase will be teaching a weekend workshop in NH! Details to come. Email elena@mirrixlooms.com if you're interested.

Claudia Chase Teaches "Tapestry Cuffs" on The Mirrix Loom

ONE DAY ONLY 9 am to 5 pm September 18th, 2010 at Semantics Gallery in Edmonds, WA

Learn how to: *Warp the Mirrix Loom using the shedding device *Weave using yarns and beads to make a beautiful mini fiber/bead tapestry *Attach the tapestry to a brass cuff *Apply finishing techniques using beads to turn your tapestry cuff into a true masterpiece

Cost: $155 including all necessary materials except the Mirrix Loom with Shedding Device FANTASTIC DEAL!

Email elena@mirrixlooms.com for more information.

Workshop at The N.H. Institute of Art

Claudia will be teaching a class at the N.H. Institute of Art in October.

Bead Weaving on a Mirrix

Mon. 9:30 – 12:20 pm (Oct. 18 – Nov. 15)
This foundation class will introduce students to the
art of weaving on a high-end bead/tapestry loom.
Three projects will teach a variety of weaving and
finishing techniques. Students will finish the course
equipped with the skills necessary to design and
create woven bead and bead/fiber pieces independently.
Projects will include a beaded cuff bracelet, a
bead/fiber pouch, and a beaded split-loom necklace.
A loom will be provided for use in class. If students
want to take their looms home, a $250 deposit will
be required. Additional materials will be available
for sale from the instructor. Prerequisite: None.

More information here: http://www.nhia.edu/assets/Uploads/PDFs/CE--CT/Fall-2010-Course-Schedule.pdf