Instructors
Christine Novotny
Grand Marais, MN
Christine Novotny is a handweaver with a love of color, pattern, and design. Guided by her background in painting and drawing, Christine began weaving to create works that beckon participants to interact—tactile work that can be worn, folded, touched, and stepped on. Christine has a particular love for surprising optical color interactions created by the intersection of warp and weft. She firmly believes in the power of attention and slowing down, two fundamental skills in creating woven work.
Current Courses Offered by Christine Novotny
Color Theory Through Weaving
Instructors:
Christine Novotny
We all have an innate color personality: colors we're drawn to that describe who we are and how…
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Thu, Aug 20th, 2026 – Sun, Aug 23rd, 2026Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Christine Novotny
Handwoven Pillow
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Christine Novotny
Throw pillows are an excellent way to use handwoven fabric as an applied textile! In the first three…
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Thu, Nov 5th, 2026 – Sun, Nov 8th, 2026Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Christine Novotny
Rölakan Rug Weaving
Instructors:
Christine Novotny
Learn to create stunning flat weave wool rugs in the Scandinavian rölakan style! This class…
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Thu, Aug 27th, 2026 – Sun, Aug 30th, 2026Days 1-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Christine Novotny
Warp and Weft: Introduction to Floor Loom Weaving
Instructors:
Christine Novotny
Textiles are integral to our lives, yet so often overlooked! Creating cloth empowers expression…
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Thu, Apr 30th, 2026 – Sun, May 3rd, 2026Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Christine Novotny
Weaving and Designing Turned Twill Block Weaves
Instructors:
Christine Novotny
Weaving turned twill is the ideal opportunity to learn about weave structures, play with color, and…
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Thu, Feb 26th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 1st, 2026Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Christine Novotny
Past Courses Offered by Christine Novotny
Creating Movement in Handwoven Textiles: Online Webinar
From Sett to Shrinkage: Weaving Project Planning Webinar
Overshot Weaving
Rya Rugs on a Floor Loom
Turned Twill Block Weaves
