hartford artisans
weaving center
Rigid Heddle
weaving:
Beginner and continuing
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Winter class registration 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 Winter we are featuring Beginner Rigid Heddle Weaving classes, and for continuing Rigid Heddle weavers, classes on designing and weaving Plaid Tea Towels and creating a Log Cabin Table Runner. For those of you interested in the new Quartet loom, add your name to our waitlist for the "Cricket to Quartet Workshop." 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.
January 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: Friday January 19 and Friday January 26 with Roberta and Lisa
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm each day
February 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 February 3 and Saturday February 10 with Roberta and Lisa
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm each day
March 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 March 2 and Saturday March 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 3 beautiful tea towels (or 4 napkins) 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 the first session 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). Each student will develop their own unique plaid. During the second session, students will dress their looms and begin weaving, learning some plaid-specific techniques along the way. The remainder of the weaving and finishing 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 and your own rigid heddle loom, minimum 15” wide.
Continuing Rigid Heddle: Plaid Tea Towels or Napkins
Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford
Fee/Class only: $160 by check or credit, includes fiber
Fee/Class and Heddle: $207.86 by check or credit, includes fiber and 12 dent heddle
Dates: Saturday February 17 and Saturday February 24 with Sally
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Continuing Rigid Heddle
Log Cabin Table Runner
Description:
Create a stunning log cabin table runner on your rigid heddle loom! For students who have taken an introductory course, and are capable of warping their own rigid heddle loom. In this class we will learn all about Log Cabin structure and its design possibilities on the rigid heddle loom. In addition, we’ll review hemstitching, learn how to correct errors in our weaving, and discuss wet finishing instructions. Students will design their project, warp their looms, hemstitch the ends and begin weaving their runners. The remainder of the weaving and completion of your runner will take place on your own at home.
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 10-dent heddle, and 2 contrasting colors of 3/2 cotton and your own rigid heddle loom.
Continuing Rigid Heddle: Log Cabin Table Runner
Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford
Fee/Class only: $85 by check or credit
Fee/Class and Heddle: $132.86 by check or credit includes a 10 dent heddle
Date: Friday February 16 with Roberta
Time: 10:00am-1:30pm
Continuing Rigid Heddle: Log Cabin Table Runner
Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford
Fee/Class only: $85 by check or credit
Fee/Class and Heddle: $132.86 by check or credit includes a 10 dent heddle
Date: Saturday March 16 with Roberta
Time: 10:00am-1:30pm
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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