hartford artisans
weaving center
2026 Spring
Floor Loom
Hartford
Left to Right: Detail of a hand-woven blanket from an advanced student and a view over the shoulder of a student weaving at her loom.
​​​Registration for our Spring Classes will open March 2, 2026 at 9am
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Our classes in Hartford are taught in the lower level of the Hartford Artisans Weaving Center. The Floor Loom class program begins in September with our Fall classes. Students who register for our Beginner, Beyond Beginner, Intermediate/ Advanced Fall Floor Loom class and choose to continue, will receive priority registration for additional Floor Loom classes within that year. This format allows a student to continue to build skills and confidence in weaving. However, because of this, space is limited for class registration for our Winter and Spring classes. If you are currently on our waitlist and a space becomes available, we will notify you.​​
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Please note that we anticipate a large number of priority students registering for Spring floor loom classes so we may have very limited open spots. We encourage you to view our Summer workshop schedule which will offer open enrollment for all workshops. That schedule will be posted on March 2, 2026 with registration opening May 4, 2026. Thank you!
All class registration is through this website, we do not accept mailed in registrations or registration in advance.
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Hartford
Note: All weaving classes are held on the lower level which is only accessible by stairs.
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Floor Loom: Design and Weave
Students can advance their weaving skills by choosing from 1 of the following projects to weave 2 scarves, a set of 3 towels, or 4 placemats with a table square. Each student will learn how to create their own draft, and choose their own warp and weft colors from the supplied fibers. Students will wind the warp, dress their loom and then weave their chosen project (sizes may vary). All steps from design through finishing will be covered in the class. Independent bench time will be available for students during the 9 weeks, plus regular bench time hours through June 5.
Prerequisite: Completion of 9 week Beginner Floor Loom Class or permission of the instructor (please contact us for permission prior to registering).
Floor Loom: Design and Weave
Instructor: Sally Mullen
Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford
Fee: $365 by check or credit, includes fiber
Dates: Thursday March 26-May 21, 2026
Time: 1-3:30pm each Thursday
Suggested Age: 16+
Intermediate/Advanced Floor Loom Weaving: MONDAY
This individualized project-based class will provide the student the opportunity to weave projects of their choice. Instructional support is provided for warp winding, loom preparation and weaving. Bench time will be available for students during the 9 weeks, plus regular bench time hours through June 5.
Prerequisite: Completion of 9 week Beginner Floor Loom Class or previous enrollment in this class
Intermediate/Advanced Floor Loom Weaving: MONDAY
Class fee includes a 30 minute individual planning meeting with instructor to create project draft and discuss fiber needs. Meeting to take place by March 16.
Instructor: Lois Matson
Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford
Fee: $380 by check or credit, does not include fiber
Dates: Monday March 23-May 18, 2026
Time: 1-3:30pm each Monday
Suggested Age: 16+
Intermediate/Advanced Floor Loom Weaving: TUESDAY
This individualized project-based class will provide the student the opportunity to weave projects of their choice. Instructional support is provided for warp winding, loom preparation and weaving. Bench time will be available for students during the 9 weeks, plus regular bench time hours through June 5.
Prerequisite: Completion of 9 week Beginner Floor Loom Class or previous enrollment in this class
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Intermediate/Advanced Floor Loom Weaving: TUESDAY
Class fee includes a 30 minute individual planning meeting with instructor to create project draft and discuss fiber needs. Meeting to take place by March 16.
Instructor: Sally Mullen
Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford
Fee: $380 does not include fiber
Dates: Tuesday March 24-May 19, 2026
Time: 1-3:30pm each Tuesday
Suggested Age: 16+
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.
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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.
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Our classrooms and studios are currently only accessible by a flight of stairs.
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Refund Policy and Class Cancellations:
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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.
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For active classes cancelled due to weather or instructor illness, a make-up time will be scheduled.
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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 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.
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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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