If you have ever wanted to move beyond plain weave and twill, this is the workshop you’ve been waiting for. This immersive three-day workshop is designed for beginner to intermediate weavers who want to deepen their understanding of woven structures. Students will explore eight diverse woven structures for 4- and 8-harness looms and their applications while building confidence in analyzing, interpreting, and executing weaving patterns from drafts. At the end of the workshop, students will have a collection of fabric swatches to use as a reference library or incorporate into future projects. Weave structures will include options from turned twill, plaited twill, color and weave, rosepath, Bronson lace, shadow weave, and more. Students will each thread one loom, then rotate between the looms to create their samples.

A materials fee of $55 will be payable to the instructor at class time. This course is open to students ages 16+. 

Physical ability note: Students should be able to sit for long durations and manage the physicality of threading a floor loom.

Required Tools

• Pen/Pencil
• Notebook
• Calculator (you can use your smartphone!)
• Flexible tape measure
• Sharp pair of scissors (small for threads is fine)

Optional Tools

• Headlamp for additional directional light while threading the loom