Beginning Loom Weaving

We will start the week out understanding how the loom works, situating ourselves into the history of woven cloth, while we play with different materials, colors and textures. Learners will then:

• learn the basics of pattern drafting

• make their own project warp

• learn how to thread the looms

• work on weaving a small project of choice, either a table runner, wall hanging, or a couple of placemats or towels

• and experience how floor loom weaving is both relaxing and an extremely rewarding creative practice.

It will be a dynamic week of curiosities, some simple math, fun colors, good company and hopefully avoiding cross threads. 

I will meet students where they are at, and gauge their challenges and excitements, and may help guide choices if indecision steps in. But mostly, I hope you fall in love with weaving and allow the week to bring the threads of your life together into your handwoven cloth.