This is a good foundation course for the beginning student to learn how to warp the loom, understand basic weaving theory and techniques, learn to read a pattern, and beginning pattern drafting.  During the course the students will weave a twill sampler and either a scarf or set of four placemats. Knowledge from this course will enable students to continue their study of weaving.
 
Students should bring a 3-ring 2-inch binder for the 170+ page learning packet. 
 
Tuition: $ 440.00* includes 24-hours of instruction, use of the studio to work on weaving between classes (this is a requirement that students spend a minimum of 3-4 hours of  time in the studio between classes doing homework or use a table loom that can be taken home between classes to do homework), learning packet, yarns for twill sampler.
*Second project yarns are additional.
 
No refund for missed classes.  If you need to miss a class, you are welcome to come to a Wednesday 10 AM - 1 PM session to make up the missed class.
 
Thursdays, May 22 - July 24, 2025
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Minimum of 2 students; maximum of 4 students
 
You may bring your dinner to eat at the studio. 
 
NOTE: The Studio has a no shoe and no bare feet policy – please bring slippers or socks to wear in class.
 
Class 1:
Introduction
Lecture on parts of the loom and terms
Wind warp for twill sampler
 
Class 2:
Lecture: Planning and designing a project.  Warp calculations and weft calculations
Begin threading loom - reed and heddles
 
HOMEWORK: finish threading heddles
                       
Class 3:
Complete threading loom
Begin weaving
Watch draw-in (max. 1”)
Watch ppi
 
HOMEWORK: Weave patterns 1 through 9
                       
Class 4:
Check weaving
Lecture: Pattern Drafting and Drawdowns - Discuss computer programs, parts of the draft, three types of looms  - why it is important
Complete weaving sampler and play with  remainder of the warp
 
Class 5:
Lecture: Fringes and Fulling Cotton
Overhand knots
Twisted
Knot series
Design Scarf or Placemats (2nd project)
 
Class 6:
Lecture: To Wind A Warp – take notes on process
Wind warp for  second project
 
Class 7:
Lecture: To Thread a loom
Thread loom for Project
 
Class 8:
Complete threading loom
Begin Weaving 
 
If you have not completed project by the end of the class you may sign up for Open Studio for the next month to complete.