hartford artisans
weaving center
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Rigid Heddle
weaving:
Beginner and continuing
Registration for our Fall classes is open!
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.
This Fall we are featuring Beginner Rigid Heddle Weaving classes, and for continuing Rigid Heddle weavers, a 1 day class in "Plaid Tea Towels or Napkins. For those of you interested in the new Quartet loom, add your name to our waitlist for the "Cricket to Quartet Workshop." All details are below.
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.
Note: All weaving classes are held in our lower level classroom which is only accessible by stairs
Beginner Rigid Heddle: A 2 Part Class
Description:
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!
Supplies needed: Please bring a 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, Joanne's and Walmart, as well as online retailers. Schacht Cricket Looms will be provided for use.
September Beginner Rigid Heddle
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: Saturday September 23 and Saturday September 30 with Roberta and Lisa
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm each day
October Beginner Rigid Heddle
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: Saturday October 14 and Saturday October 21 with Roberta and Lisa
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm each day
December Beginner Rigid Heddle
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: Saturday December 2 and Saturday December 9 with Roberta and Lisa
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm each day
Continuing Rigid Heddle
Plaid Tea Towels or Napkins
Description:
Create a set of 4 beautiful plaid napkins or 3 tea towels on your rigid heddle loom! For students who have taken our Beginner Rigid Heddle course, own a rigid heddle loom and are capable of warping their own rigid heddle loom. In this 1 day class we will learn all about designing with plaids using a variety of approaches including colored pencils, yarn wraps, and plaid maker software (not required, but feel free to bring a smartphone, tablet or laptop to play along). Students will design their project, dress their looms, and begin weaving their napkins or tea towels. The remainder of the weaving and completion of your project will take place on your own at home. All fiber is included in the class fee and you'll have a wide variety of colors to choose from.
Prerequisites: For students who have taken our Beginner Rigid Heddle course, own a rigid heddle loom and are capable of warping their own rigid heddle loom.
Supplies needed: You will need a 12-dent heddle (a limited supply is available for purchase from the
Weaving Center).
Continuing Rigid Heddle: Plaid Tea Towels or Napkins with Sally
Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford
Fee: $110 by check or credit, includes fiber
Dates: Saturday October 7
Time: 9:30-2:30pm
Continuing Rigid Heddle: Plaid Tea Towels or Napkins with Sally
Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford
Fee: $110 by check or credit, includes fiber
Dates: Saturday December 2
Time: 9:30-2:30pm
Cricket to Quartet: Transforming your rigid heddle loom into a multi-shaft loom
Join Sally for this 3-day workshop on how to install, dress and weave on your new Quartet loom! Topics to be covered include:
-Installing the (pre-assembled) Quartet onto your own Cricket loom
-Winding a warp on the Warping Board, and on Warping Pegs
-Dress your Quartet: Front-to-Back, and Back-to-Front methods
-Threading the Loom
-Reading Weaving Drafts
-Weaving a Summer Scarf in Twills
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Additional Registration Information as of July 6, 2023
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Check payment is due within 2 weeks of your registration to secure your spot.
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Refunds and Class Cancellations:
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The Weaving Center reserves the right to cancel a class at any time. Should we do so, students will receive a full refund.
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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 a spot cannot be filled, no refund will be offered. -
No-shows forfeit any refund.
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