Skill Level and Prerequisites:  Intermediate: This class is for people who are comfortable independently warping their rigid heddle loom and weaving

Instructor:  Cherie Maxson

Sunday, December 8th, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

$60 member/$70 non-member

Learn to warp and weave with two heddles on a rigid heddle loom!  Using two heddles allows you to weave at a finer sett as well as allows for more complex structures such as double weave and twill.  In this class, we will warp our looms and weave a pillow using doubleweave technique and 2 heddles.  This will create a tube that a pillow can be put into, and the end sewn shut.

This class is for people who are comfortable warping their loom and weaving.  This is an intermediate class.  You must have warped and woven a project on a rigid heddle loom before in order to take this class.

Materials Notes:   350 yards of 2 different complementary colors of Worsted Weight Cotton

Equipment Notes:  A 15” Schacht Cricket Rigid Heddle Loom and 1 8-dent reed will be provided for the class.  Students will need to provide 2 stick shuttles, 2 16” pickup sticks, an additional 8-dent reed and are welcome to bring their own 15” Cricket Rigid Heddle Loom if in good working order.

Maximum participants:  6

Skill Level and Prerequisites:  Beginning: No prior weaving experience required

Instructor:  Pam Poppe

Sunday, December 15th, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

$63 member/$73 non-member

Learn the art of Card Weaving by creating a pair of shoelaces!  Using a set of 10 cards (provided in class) you will learn to set and warp your loom, read a pattern, and weave beautifully patterned bands on an inkle loom. 

Looms, cards and yarn will be provided in the class. A set of 25 Card Weaving Cards ($13 value included in the class fee) are yours to bring home.  Inkle looms will be available for members to check out (no fee) in order to independently finish your projects, if needed.  Non-members may rent a loom for $25.

Ages 12 and older, please.

Maximum participants:  6

Skill Level and Prerequisites:  Advanced Beginning: Must be able to warp a loom and weave independently

Instructor:  Debby Greenlaw

Thursday - Saturday; February 20-22, 2025; Each day there will be a Morning session starting at 9:00am +  Afternoon session (tbd), 2.5 to 3 hours each (5 to 6 hours of online instruction each day)

$200 member/non-member

Krokbragd weaving is a traditional Norwegian weft-faced twill weaving technique in which the warp is completely covered.  The fabric is sturdy and dense and ideal for rugs, wall hangings, and table linens.   It is a wonderful way to get creative with color while still maintaining symmetry and form in a woven structure.

Over 3 days, you will learn about the history, structure, and common motifs of Krokbragd.  Debby Greenlaw, author of  2 books  Krokbragd: How to Design & Weave and Krokbragd Patterns, will share tips for color and yarn selection, selvedge management, and finishing techniques.  You will weave a Krokbragd sampler and learn about what makes this unique weave structure so much fun to do-- all in the comfort of your own home!  

You can use any loom that allows you to weave with a minimum of 3 shafts or the ability to make 3 different sheds. This includes:

• A 3+ shaft table or floor loom

• A rigid heddle loom, as follows:

1. A heddle and 2 pick up sticks OR

2. Two heddles OR

3. A heddle, heddle rod and a pick up stick.  

Your class fee includes all the yarn needed for your class (warp & weft), shipped in time for you to have your loom dressed and ready for the first day of the online Zoom class. At the time of registration, you will need to indicate your choice of yarn colorway.  See the pictures above for reference.

The sessions will be recorded and available to registered participants for one month following the live event. 

Maximum participants:  20

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

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