hartford artisans
weaving center
2025 Summer Workshop
Diversified Plain Weave
Samples of Diversified
Plain Weave
Registration will open Monday May 5 at 9am
An Exploration of Diversified Plain Weave: A 3 Day Round-Robin Workshop with Vila Cox
In this workshop you’ll learn what makes Diversified Plain Weave (DPW) special. Threading, treadling, and tie-ups are just the start. During the round-robin workshop participants will weave samples and explore the effect color and yarn selection also has on DPW. Learn how to convert six shaft patterns into DPW and change existing DPW patterns. Discover what makes a design stand out in Diversified Plain Weave. You'll bring home samples to add to your weaving resource library.
Requirements: An eight shaft loom. Note: See registration options below. Registration for this workshop will close Monday July 7 unless it sells out before then.
Supplies Needed:
-Two shuttles and extra bobbins
-Various colors of yarn in the appropriate size indicated in instructions for weft
-Warp weights, reed & heddle hooks, pins, needles, scissors, and other tools you might need
-Bobbin of “waste” yarn to use between samples
-Leftover warp yarn to deal with broken warp ends, if necessary
Optional - Laptop with weaving software installed, power cord, and mouse
Skill Level: This Workshop is perfect for Advanced beginners to Advanced level floor loom weavers and would like to create a series of samples through the exploration of this structure. Familiarity with profile drafts and weaving software is helpful as we explore how to create and modify DPW drafts
About the Instructor:
Vila Cox started her journey in fiber arts at an early age, embroidering pillowcases before she learned to read. She explored many types of fiber arts, including taking her first weaving class in 1997. She joined the Handweavers Guild of Boise Valley in 1998 and first joined Complex Weavers in 2000. Vila has an active role in both organizations and believes, “The more you give to an organization, the more it gives back to you.” Vila completed the HGA Certification of Excellence in Weaving in 2011 with the Level II topic of “Multi-Harness Diversified Plain Weave.” Vila is a “structure/pattern” weaver and loves the designs that can be created in handwoven cloth.
An Exploration of Diversified Plain Weave: A 3 Day Round-Robin Workshop
Instructor: Vila Cox
Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford
Date: August 22, 23, 24, 2025
Time: 9:30am-4:30pm with a break for lunch
Suggested Age: 16+
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Registration and Fee options: Please choose from one of the options below
Note: if you choose option 1 or 2, Vila will email you a questionnaire AFTER registration and then will assign you a warp based on the information you provide. Your warp assignment will be emailed to you by July 15, 2025. When choosing the option that is best for you, please consider your skill level, ability to transport an 8 shaft loom (including down a flight of stairs) and comfort in others using your loom in a round-robin format.
All price options include a $20 materials fee for a 70+ page workshop book which is yours to keep.
Option 1: Provide your own loom
In this option you will be assigned a warp by Vila, responsible for your warp fiber/colors, warp winding and dressing of your own 8 shaft loom which you will transport to the Weaving Center and share for the round-robin style workshop. You should be experienced in independently warping a loom. Warping back-to-front might make it easier to appropriately distribute the thick and thin warp ends, depending on the reed.
Skill Level: Intermediate/ Advanced weaver owning/able to transport/willing to share use of an 8 shaft loom
Fee: $355 payable by check or credit
Option 2: Rent and Prepare Loom at the Weaving Center
In this option you will be assigned a warp by Vila and will be assigned an 8 shaft loom at the Weaving Center. You’re responsible for your warp fiber/color and independently winding your warp and dressing your assigned loom. The classroom studio and your assigned loom will be available from August 11-21 during normal Weaving Center hours for warp winding, threading and preparation.
Skill Level: Intermediate/ Advanced weaver. You should be experienced in independently warping a loom. Warping back-to-front might make it easier to appropriately distribute the thick and thin warp ends, depending on the reed.
Fee: $380 payable by check or credit
Option 3: Loom preparation by Weaving Center
Register for this option and leave your loom preparation to us! Students who choose this option will use a loom and warp provided by the Weaving Center. Just bring your supplies and be ready to weave!
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner and up.
Fee: $430 payable by check or credit
Please Review Our Additional Registration Information
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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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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 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.
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No-shows forfeit any refund and make-up classes are not offered.
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