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, rented 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!

Note: Schacht Cricket Looms will be provided for use. Various yarns will be provided for practice. Please bring a scissors, tape measure, tapestry needle.

Instructor: Lisa K.

Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford

Fee: $120 (includes a loom rental fee of $25). $125 by credit
You will have the option to purchase or rent your loom at the end of class.

Dates: Saturday March 19 and March 26

Time: 9:30am-12:30pm each day