PO Box 192, Bobcaygeon, ON K0M 1A0, CA
beginner 1: plain weave (tabby)
Floor Loom Handweaving Class
This class covers everything you need to know to weave confidently on your own. It is specially designed for beginners - no experience necessary! With approximately 30 hours of instruction we will cover warping, dressing the loom, weaving plain weave structure, draft/pattern reading, warp and weft calculations as well as general discussion about materials used, loom types and local resources available. During this class each student will prepare and weave a set of 4 samplers to take home.
This course is 5 days long, running 9:30am to 4:30pm each day and is taught out of our private, newly renovated weaving studio in the heart of Bobcaygeon, Ontario. It includes 30 hours of instruction, use of a floor loom, all materials required and student notes.
The cost is $500 per student (no tax) and is payable upon registration to secure your spot. Class sizes are small and typically 1 to 3 students. Bring your own lunch each day or purchase a lunch in town during the break. Students will have access to a fridge, microwave etc., and coffee/tea will be available.
Click here to see upcoming available class dates and for registration information.
Beginner 2: Twills
Floor Loom Handweaving Class
This class is designed to build on what students have learned in Beginner 1, by exploring the fascination of 4-shaft twills. In this class you will make a warp, completely dress a loom, weave a twill gamp (sampler) to take home, study the theory of twills and how they work, as well as build on the weaving skills taught in Beginner 1. It is recommended that students take Beginner 1 before Beginner 2 or has previous floor loom weaving experience.
This course is 5 days long, running 9:30am to 4:30pm each day and is taught out of our private, newly renovated weaving studio in the heart of Bobcaygeon, Ontario. It includes 30 hours of instruction, use of a floor loom, all materials required and student notes.
The cost is $500 per student (no tax) and is payable upon registration to secure your spot. Class sizes are small and typically 1 to 3 students. Bring your own lunch each day or purchase a lunch in town during the break. Students will have access to a fridge, microwave etc., and coffee/tea will be available.
Click here to see upcoming available class dates and for registration information.
Intro to 4-shaft Doubleweave
Floor Loom Handweaving Class
Students will learn the basics of creating a 4-shaft doubleweave cloth in this hands on class. Each student will weave their own sampler to take home. Techniques covered will be: two separate layers, folded cloth, tubular weave, colour & weave, quilting, doubleweave pick-up and more! Doubleweave theory will also be discussed - students will leave with a thorough understanding of how doubleweave works and how to design and create their own future doubleweave projects.
This 2 or 3 day workshop is designed for beginner and intermediate weavers who have already taken our Beginner 1 & 2 classes OR individuals that already have a solid weaving education and previous experience. Students must already know how to confidently wind a warp and dress a loom. There will not be any instruction on these elements and it is assumed the student can already complete this independently.
3 days is for students who wish to use one of our studio looms. 2 days is for students who would like to bring a pre-warped portable loom. (Day 1: dress studio looms, Day 2 -3: all students arrive for 2 days of doubleweave instruction).
The cost is $225 per student (no tax) and is payable upon registration to secure your spot. Class sizes are small and typically 1 to 3 students. Bring your own lunch each day or purchase a lunch in town during the break. Students will have access to a fridge, microwave etc., and coffee/tea will be available.
Click here to see upcoming available class dates and for registration information.
Beginners tapestry weaving workshop
No Experience Necessary!
Create a one of a kind tapestry wall hanging for a special place in your home. No experience necessary! This is a fun and social workshop specially designed for beginners. Price includes everything you need - all materials, tools and even the loom to keep! This workshop is approximately 3 hours long.
This workshop is customizable to run in several different ways:
- Host your own private weaving party! Gather some friends, and we will provide everything to ensure a fun and creative night.
- Host a workshop at your business or store - perfect for local studios, yarn, craft or quilt shops!
- Sign up for a scheduled tapestry weaving workshop. Click here to see upcoming dates & times.
- Contact us took book a private workshop in our newly renovated studio.
Visit our gallery to see pictures of past workshops!
Tapestry Wallhanging by Lisa Graves
guild or group Weaving instruction
Off-Site Handweaving Workshops
Is your guild or group interested in hosting a handweaving workshop? We are available to travel to your location to teach larger groups of students. Workshops can be tailored to meet students needs.
Current offsite weaving workshops available:
- Warping Clinic - review successful warping techniques as we walk you through winding a warp and dressing a loom. This is a terrific group workshop that inspires discussions on different warping styles. Even the most experienced weaver can learn new tips and tricks! This is a 2-4 hour workshop.
- Beginner 1: Plain Weave & Beginner 2: Twills - these are 5 day long courses designed for beginners. Floor Looms must be supplied and cotton yarn must be supplied.
- Introduction to Double Weave - this workshop is designed to give weavers a thorough foundation of how double weave works and how to manipulate it. This workshop can be taught in a lecture style (with lots of student interaction and participation - approx 4 hours long), or a in a "hands on approach" where weavers bring portable looms pre-warped and weave each technique (full 2 day class).
- Beginners Tapestry Weaving Workshop - specially designed for beginners this is a fun 3 hour workshop for guilds to host. Learn the basics of tapestry weaving by creating a one of a kind wall hanging. The cost is $125 (no-tax) per student and includes all materials, supplies and even the loom to keep!
Contact us to find out more and learn how we can create a custom workshop for your group or guild today!
A Kawartha Weaving Student learns how to tapestry weave during a workshop.