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Rigid Heddle
weaving:
Beginner 

HARTFORD 

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Photos from our Beginner Rigid Heddle classes

Registration will open Monday December 1, 2025 at 9am

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Rigid heddle looms are small, easy to store, and simple to set up. While the word "rigid" might suggest limited options, this loom style allows for versatile patterns and techniques. This weaving option is wonderful for those interested in beginning to understand weaving, or advancing students who would like a more portable loom option.

     We are an authorized Schacht loom dealer, so you can buy rigid heddle and the Quartet looms directly from the Weaving Center if you are interested.

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All registration is through this website, we do not accept mailed in registrations or registration in advance.

Beginner Rigid Heddle: A 2 Part Class

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This class is your introduction into rigid heddle weaving. In the first class, students will  learn how to dress a loom, and will be weaving by the time class ends. Between classes, looms can be taken home for a week of weaving practice and exploration. 

      The second class begins with cutting off your sample and learning finishing techniques. Participants will dress their looms a second time, learn to hemstitch, learn about appropriate yarns and sett, with tips and tricks included to get you excited about this new weaving journey!

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Supplies needed: Please bring a pair of scissors, tape measure and a tapestry needle and 2 colors of #4 weight yarn, approximately 300 yards each. Suggested #4 yarns are Lily Sugar n' Cream (cotton) or Paton's Worsted Wool. Both of these are readily available at Michael's and Walmart, as well as online retailers. Schacht Cricket Looms will be provided for use.

Instructor: Katie Strano
Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford
Fee: $145 by check or credit. You will have the option to purchase or rent your loom at the end of class.
Dates: Tuesdays February 24 and March 3, 2026
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm each day
Suggested Age: 16+

Beginner Rigid Heddle/Hartford

Please Review Our Additional Registration Information and Refund Policy

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  • Check payment is due within 2 weeks of your registration to secure your spot.

  • Students should be aware: Good manual dexterity is a necessity. Shoulder, elbow, and wrist movement are needed to wind a warp and dress a loom; floor loom weaving requires hip, knee, and foot movement. Weaving does involve repetitive motion; students may take breaks as needed. 

  • Our classrooms and studios are currently only accessible by a flight of stairs.

  • Refund Policy and Class Cancellations: 

    • The Weaving Center reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment. Should we do so, registered students will receive a full refund. 

    • For active classes cancelled due to weather or instructor illness, a make-up time will be scheduled. 

    • Registered Students: Please notify the Weaving Center as soon as possible if there is a need to cancel your registration.
      - If there is a waiting list and the spot can be filled, a 3% processing fee will be deducted from the total refund if you have paid by credit. If you have paid by check and the spot can be filled, you will receive a full refund.
      - If a spot cannot be filled, no refund will be offered. This includes absences due to unexpected events or personal circumstances such as illness. Please contact us if supplies are included as part of the registration fee.
      - We do not offer credit towards another class.

  • No-shows forfeit any refund and make-up classes (for instances other than weather related cancellations or instructor illness) are not offered.

    updated July 2025​

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