Students will learn about weaving including a brief history, weave structures, how to read a simple weaving draft, wind a warp, and thread a loom. They will design hand towels exploring the use of color which they will weave on 4 harness floor loom. They will also weave samples exploring color and other treadlings using the extra warp on the looms. Material will be provided by the instructors though students can bring their own. Several different finishing techniques will be taught. The class will be taught by experienced weavers from the Northwoods Fiber Guild (based in Grand Marais) allowing for individual attention.