Beginner Weaving

In this six session course, participants will learn to weave on a 4 shaft loom. We will learn weaving vocabulary, how to select materials, design a project, and finish our newly woven cloth.  We will also explore global weaving traditions and discuss sources of inspiration for weavers. This course is an introduction to hand weaving and is also ideal for those looking to refresh their skills. Course fee covers materials for the sampler. No prior weaving experience necessary.

Please see the Edmonton Weavers’ Guild Registration Information page for our refund policy.

Title: Beginner Weaving (Fall 2025)
Date: Sept 13, 20, oct 4, 11, 18, 25 2025
Time: – 0900 – 1200
Instructor: Shannon Nelson
Cost: $290 ( includes Material Cost: $40)
Minimum # of Students: 4
Maximum # of Students: 6
Class Closing Date: Sept 6, 2025
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Description:

This class is for those that would like to learn about weaving on a 4 shaft loom or for those that would like a refresher in covering all the steps to get your loom ready to weave. For all participants, we will be exploring the many things you can do with a 4 shaft loom.

We will learn about how the loom works and some of the terminology of weaving. Each student will set up a loom for weaving and then have an opportunity to try different weaving techniques, materials and colours on an assortment of looms. Students will come away with sample pieces and skills to begin weaving projects on their own.


Instructor Biography: 

Shannon Nelson has been weaving for 25 years and recently completed her Masters in Weaving at Olds College. She has attended numerous workshops with renowned weavers and gained experience in different styles and techniques of weaving. She has taught at Gather Textiles, Olds College and at The Edmonton Weavers’ Guild. Recently she has started a business, Traceable Textiles,  weaving blankets from fleeces acquired and milled in Alberta.

Weaving Level 2

Taking our Weave Structures to a New Level:

In this class we will learn new ways of manipulating plain weave and twill structures. Specifically, we will learn about:

  • Overshot
  • Double Weave
  • Lace Weaves
  • Point Twill Derivatives

We will also be learning about weaving patterns, how to read them and how to adjust them based on the size of your loom, different materials, sett and other considerations.

This is a 6 class workshop. The looms will be beamed with warps. Students will be threading based on the new patterns.

Please see the Edmonton Weavers’ Guild Registration Information page for our refund policy.

Title: Weaving Level 2 (Fall 2025)
Date:  Nov 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec 6, 13  2025
Time: 0900 – 1200
Instructor: Shannon Nelson
Cost: $310 ( includes Material Cost: $40 – If the participant has materials they want to use, they will need to contact the instructor in advance of the class.)
Minimum # of Students: 4
Maximum # of Students: 6
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Instructor Biography:

Shannon Nelson has been weaving for 25 years and recently completed her Masters in Weaving at Olds College. She has attended numerous workshops with renowned weavers and gained experience in different styles and techniques of weaving. She has taught at Gather Textiles, Olds College and at The Edmonton Weavers’ Guild. Recently she has started a business, Traceable Textiles,  weaving blankets from fleeces acquired and milled in Alberta.