Advanced Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving
Designed for students already comfortable with the basics of rigid heddle weaving, this class explores more complex patterns, techniques, and design possibilities. Expand your skills while experimenting with texture, color, and structure to create more dynamic woven pieces. Advance students must bring their own rigid heddle loom and yarn. Materials for the advanced session will not be provided by the school.
Learn to Weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Rigid heddle weaving is a rewarding way to learn the basics of weaving while creating something beautiful and functional. Learn how a rigid heddle loom works and explore simple weaving patterns, design ideas, and finishing techniques. Get personalized, hands-on instruction to leave with a finished project of your choice! Please note: No class 10/12.
Floor Loom Weaving: Session A
Learn the fundamentals of handweaving by measuring a warp, dressing a four- or eight-harness loom, and drafting basic patterns. After creating a sampler of traditional weave structures, students will design and weave a project of their choice with instructor guidance. More advanced weavers can expand skills or explore new techniques. Bench time available.
Floor Loom Weaving: Session B
Learn the fundamentals of handweaving by measuring a warp, dressing a four- or eight-harness loom, and drafting basic patterns. After creating a sampler of traditional weave structures, students will design and weave a project of their choice with instructor guidance. More advanced weavers can expand skills or explore new techniques. Bench time available.
Tabby Weave Trivets
Create a coordinating pair of woven trivets using a sturdy metal peg loom and 100% cotton loops from a New England family-owned mill. Learn to read weaving charts while creating classic tabby, herringbone, and gingham patterns. Materials fee includes cotton loops, printed patterns, and use of the loom and hooks.
Weaving Mug Rugs Workshop
Weave a coordinating set of four mug rugs on the traditional size peg loom with your choice of color ways. Complete four tabby patterns inspired by classic fabric arts, including the nine-patch quilt block, plaid, gingham, and bordered square. Printed weaving charts and 100% cotton weaving loops included in materials fee; bring embroidery scissors. Metal peg loom and hooks available for $20 purchase.
Double Weave Exploration
Discover the magic of the double weave, which produces a thick, luscious trivet pattern. Learn how to design your own double weave pattern and master the double bind off edge finish. Materials fee includes 100% cotton loops, printed weaving charts, and use of metal peg loom and hooks. This is an intermediate level class.
Learn to Weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Rigid heddle weaving is a rewarding way to learn the basics of weaving while creating something beautiful and functional. Learn how a rigid heddle loom works and explore simple weaving patterns, design ideas, and finishing techniques. Get personalized, hands-on instruction to leave with a finished project of your choice!
Advanced Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving
Designed for students already comfortable with the basics of rigid heddle weaving, this class explores more complex patterns, techniques, and design possibilities. Expand your skills while experimenting with texture, color, and structure to create more dynamic woven pieces. Students must bring their own rigid heddle loom and yarn. Materials for the advanced session will not be provided by the school.
Floor Loom Weaving: Session A
Beginning students will learn to measure a warp, dress a four or eight-harness loom and draft basic patterns for weaving cloth. After completing a short sampler of traditional weave structures, they will plan, design and weave a project of their own choice with assistance from the instructor. More advanced students will be encouraged to either deepen their handweaving skills or try new methods as they complete their projects. Bench time available.