Weaving Classes

In this six session course, participants will learn the fundamentals of weaving on a 4 shaft loom. We will learn the weaving terminology to selecting materials, designing a project, preparing the loom, and finishing newly woven cloth.
Each student will have the opportunity to set up a loom and explore a variety of weaving techniques, materials, colours, and structures. Along the way, we’ll discover the many possibilities of the 4 shaft loom and develop the skills and confidence needed to begin weaving projects independently.
We’ll also explore weaving traditions from around the world and consider the many sources of inspiration available to weavers, from colour and texture to pattern and material.
This course is ideal for beginners with no prior weaving experience, as well as those looking to refresh their skills and revisit the process of preparing a loom from start to finish. Students will leave with a collection of sampler pieces, practical knowledge, and a foundation for creating their own woven projects.
Course fee includes materials for the sampler. No prior weaving experience necessary.

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

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. Students will learn or review how to wind their warps and  how to prepare the loom for weaving. We will also be re-threading based on each of the new patterns.

Beginning weaving or some weaving experience is required for this course.

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