Weaving Workshops
Floor Loom Weaving for Beginners & Beyond--$300 + materials*
This is a 3-day workshop designed for the beginning weaver or those needing a refresher class. You do not need to know anything about weaving or looms to be suitable for this "introduction to floor loom weaving" workshop. The "Beyond" refers to students that are returning or more experienced weavers that already know how to "dress" a loom but want to learn pattern work, reading patterns, etc.
In this class, beginning students will:
- choose & plan an item to weave
- choose the yarn
- warp the loom from start to finish
- weave the project
- take the project off the loom
Examples of projects that can be woven in the 3-day workshop:
- 3 hand or dish towels
- 2 wool throw rugs
- 1 shawl/wrap
- long table runner
- 4 placemats
*The additional "material fee" depends on the yarn selected; usually $20-$30.
GO HERE TO SEE WHAT STUDENTS HAVE MADE IN PAST WORKSHOPS!
RIGID HEDDLE CLASSES
Two types of beginner RH classes are available and can be taught one-on-one or 2-3 people in a group:
- 2-3 hour class if you have your own RH loom--$40 plus yarn fee
- 3-4 hour class if you use a studio RH loom--$60 plus yarn fee
Register
A $150 deposit is required to secure a spot in the workshop. The balance is due the first day of the workshop (cash preferred).
If a student cancels within 1 week of the workshop, they forfeit their deposit unless they have made special arrangements with the instructor.
Download the Registration Form below and send with your $150 deposit. Call the Store to make sure a class is NOT already full.
2025 Schedule:
--SPECIAL OFFERING: $100 total fee
6-hour class on "Understanding Weaving Drafts" and other tips and tricks.
How to Register for the "Special Offering" class only: Call the instructor (423.284.8209) or come by the Store to pick up the Registration Form.
--October 11-13: 3-day Weaving Workshop (Saturday, Sunday, Monday)
--Monday, August 11th: 9am to 4pm
"Understanding Weaving Drafts for multi-shaft looms" (call the store for registration; separate form required-$100 one-day workshop)
--June 19-21, 2025: 3-day Weaving Workshop
**THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL**
--February 26-28, 2025: Overshot on 4 Shafts
(for intermediate weavers)
Call the shop for your preferred dates; nothing scheduled at this time.
Other workshops may be added. Call the Store for a preferred date.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please call (423.961.0690) or email (phyllis@rmyarns.com) BEFORE sending a Registration Form to see if there is space in a particular workshop.
If there are at least 3 people interested in a particular class not shown above, we will try to accommodate you. Or if the students involved in a particular workshop want to move the scheduled date, this can be discussed.