Classes

Welcome to our class offering page. We would love to have you join us. All classes are held at the Franklin Event Center (formerly Franklin Jr. High), 4801 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA, unless otherwise noted. Classrooms will be provided via e-mail to registrants.

Classes have wrapped up for the Spring Semester.

Thank you to everyone who taught and attended classes this year.

Watch this site and social media in early August when we announce a great line-up of Fall Semester classes!

Before registering for a class with the Des Moines Weavers and Spinners Guild, please make sure you understand our Class Cancellation and Withdrawal Policy. If you have any questions, please contact education@desmoinesweaversguild.org.

Class Cancellation and Withdrawal Policy

Click Here to View Past 2023-2024 Guild Classes

Past 2023-2024 Guild Year Classes:

Beginning Rigid Heddle Sept. 17 & 24, 2023

Rag Rug Weaving Sept 30 & Oct 1, 2023

Overshot Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom Oct 7, 2023

Beginning Weaving on a 4-Shaft Loom Oct 10, 12, 17, & 19, 2023

Beginning Card Weaving Oct 15, 2023

Beginning Spinning on a Wheel Oct 28-29, 2023

Weekend Weaving Workshop Nov 11, 12, 14, 2023

Beginning Tapestry Nov 18, 2023

Beginning Band Weaving Nov 18, 2023

Beginning Drop Spindle Nov 18, 2023

Weave-a-Scarf Workshop Dec 2, 2023

Intermediate Rigid Heddle Dec 10, 2023

Color as a Communication Tool with Chris Acton Jan 13, 2024

Texture in Tapestry Jan 21, 2024

Overshot Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom Jan 27, 2004

Kumihimo Feb 4, 2024

Weave and Sew a Tote Feb 6, 2024

Weekend Spinning Workshop Feb 10, 11 2024

Beginning Rag Weaving on a 4-Shaft Loom. Mar 2, 2024

Working with Rags Mar 3, 2024

Repurpose and Create: Making Cordage Mar 10, 2024

SAORI Weaving with Chiaki O'Brien Apr 27, 2024

Beginning Rigid Heddle Apr 27, 2024

Beginning Card Weaving Apr 27, 2024

Beginning Drop Spindle Apr 27, 2024

Learning to USe a Pin Loom Make-and-Take Apr 27, 2024

Bengala Mud Dyeing with Chiaki O'Brien Apr 28, 2024

Click Here to View Past 2024-2025 Guild Classes

Past 2024-2025 Guild Year Classes:

Beginning Spinning on a Wheel Sept. 7 & 8, 2024

Beginning Weaving on a 4-Shaft Floor Loom Sept. 10, 12, 17, & 19, 2024

Beginning Rigid Heddle Sept 28

Introduction to Natural Dyes Sept 29

Beginning Tapestry Oct 6

Beginning Drop Spindle Oct 20

Tea Towels on a Rigid heddle Oct 26

Weave-A-Scarf Workshop Nov 23

Double Weave on a Rigid Heddle Dec 8th

BeginningCard Weaving Dec 15th

Beginning Spinning on a 4-Shaft Loom Jan 28, 30, Feb 4, 6

Weaving Krokbragd on a Multi-Shaft Loom with Debby Greenlaw Feb 20 - 22

Supported Spindle Mar 30

Bookbinding with Woven Covers Apr 6

Spinning Crepes with Peggy Doney (The 100th Sheep) Apr 26

Beginning Card Weaving Apr 26

Beginning Drop Spindle Apr 26

Introduction to Wet Wool Felting with Lisa Nelson Apr 26

2-D Needle Felting with Bonnie Ohrt Apr 26

Traid Dyeing with Peggy Doney (The 100th Sheep) Apr 27

Introduction to Natural Dyes

Beginning Rigid Heddle