This class is for people who are already familiar with plain inkle weaving but would like to learn about weaving bands with alphabets, messages, and other pickup patterns. We will look at different methods of warping an inkle loom for letters and discuss the pros and cons of each. Then students will design their own message, warp their loom, and start “writing” their message! It will likely need to be finished after the class.
Studio looms are available to use during the workshop; please call the studio if you need a loom.
Prerequisite: Intro to Inkle Weaving or familiarity with warping an inkle loom on your own. Please bring at least 30 heddles for your inkle loom.
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
There will br a lunch break. Please bring your own lunch.
Cost: $85.00 includes materials (credit card);
$80.00 includes materials (cash/check)
To register to pay by cash/check please email the studio.
Minimum 3 students; maximum 8 students
Inkle Writing & Pickup with Penny Lacroix
Penny Lacroix is a fiber artist specializing in weaving and spinning. She is an active member of the Nashoba Valley Weavers’ Guild, the Weavers’ Guild of Boston, and the Boston Area Spinners and Dyers In all these forums, she appreciates the multitude of opportunities to interact with spinners and weavers of all levels and with other people in the arts community. She has completed the Explorations in Advanced Weaving program with Laurie Autio and the Apprentice rating through the Weavers’ Guild of Boston. Her resume includes Systems Engineer, Museum Educator at the former American Textile History Museum, Museum Director (in Westford MA), and ongoing activities as an 18th century reenactor. All her past experiences interweave in her current Fiber Arts career as she teaches weaving and spinning and presents textile programs to guilds and at historical venues. Penoix’s Weave Studio is based in her home in Westford, Massachusetts, which she shares with numerous looms and spinning wheels, her husband, and their furry companions.