Weaving Workshops
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One-time class
Includes two hours of instruction, a small, take-home loom, and materials. Learn the foundational elements of weaving on a small scale, so you can practice the craft on your own!
$100 for 2 hours
Types of small looms:
Nested Frame Looms (all ages): Two medium-sized frames to set up for the most basic over-under needle weaving with all sizes of yarn and interesting materials.Rigid Heddle Backstrap Loom (all ages): A combination of many traditional weaving techniques, you stretch this loom between your body and a fixed point, weaving a long strip. These strips can be used as scarves or straps, or stitched together to make garments or blankets!
Trav'loom (eight and up): A small frame loom with an automatic mechanism that simplifies and speeds up the weaving process! Great as a little weaving "sketchbook" for small experiments, or little tapestries for days!!!
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Multi-week classes
Our workshop classes meet once a week for 3 hours each week.
We offer open studio hours to encourage students to practice and excel. Students may come in to practice 6 days per week.
Most classes run four weeks long. We want students to have the opportunity to have completed their pieces and mastered new techniques, to encourage learning, experimenting, and technique improvement.
These multi-week courses are made to encourage students to build their confidence in order to weave autonomously and independently explore the possibilities of the craft.
$125 for 3 hours per week
Course types
Weaving Fundamentals: A foundational course that teaches the basics of weaving, including its history, materials, and different basic weave structures, including plainweave, color transitions, and herringbone weave.Weaving Level 2: Weaving techniques for individuals that have graduate from the fundamentals workshop. This course will build on the foundational knowledge that students have gained and teach more intricate techniques to apply to their craft. Techniques leaned include double weave, tartans, and twill weave.
Advanced Weaving: This course is for students that have graduated the level 2 course and are interested in creating full-sized pieces such as rugs, tapestries, table runners, and other pieces that involve more intricate technical skills. Emphasis is placed on executing a completed piece that the student can take home (or even sell in our retail shop)!