hartford artisans
weaving center
adult
floor loom
Class Program
Our Floor Loom class program begins each September with our Fall classes. Students who register for our Beginner, Intermediate or 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.
If you prefer, please add your name to be notified for upcoming classes. If you add your name, we will notify you in advance about the opening day/time of registration. All registration is through this website, we do not accept mailed in registrations or registration in advance.
Spring class registration opens March 20, 2023
SteP 1: Choose your Class
Offered in Hartford and Manchester
Beginner Floor Loom Weaving
Are you interested in learning to weave on a floor loom or has it been so long since you have woven, you need to start at the beginning? If this sounds like you, our Beginner Floor Loom Class is the class for you.
Description: Beginners will be introduced to the loom and all steps of weaving, including winding a warp, threading a loom, reading a draft, and weaving a variety of patterns.
Intermediate Floor Loom
Have you recently completed a Beginner Floor Loom class? Then you will want to register for our Intermediate level class.
Description: Students will further develop their technical weaving skills, while beginning to explore additional weave structures in a round robin format. Once weaving independently, bench time will be available for students during the 9 weeks, plus the 2 weeks after class has ended.
Prerequisite: Completion of Beginner Floor Loom Class
Advanced Floor Loom
If you are a more experienced weaver and can dress a loom independently, then you should consider the advanced level class.
Description: Advanced students will receive individualized instruction based on their level and interest, and will be encouraged to explore the diversity of the craft. Bench time is available for students during the 9 weeks, plus the 2 weeks after class has ended.
Prerequisite: Ability to dress your loom independently.
Step 2: Choose your Session
and location
Hartford
Note: All weaving classes are held on our lower level which is only accessible by stairs.
Beginner Floor Loom with Sally
Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford
Fee: $345 by check or credit, includes fiber
Dates: Thursday March 30, 2023-May 25, 2023
Time: 1-3:30pm each Thursday
Note: this class and our Intermediate class meet together. All beginner students will be taught as a group.
Intermediate Floor Loom with Sally
Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford
Fee: $330 by check or credit, fiber is not included
Dates: Thursday March 30, 2023-May 25, 2023
Time: 1-3:30pm each Thursday
Bench time: Bench time is available for students during the 9 weeks, plus the 2 weeks after class has ended during regular Weaving Center hours.
Note: this class and our Beginner class meet together. All Intermediate students will receive individualized instruction.
Advanced Floor Loom with Fran
Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford
Fee: $330 by check or credit, fiber is not included
Dates: Monday March 27, 2023-May 22. 2023
Time: 1-3:30pm each Monday
Bench time: Bench time is available for students during the 9 weeks, plus the 2 weeks after class has ended during regular Weaving Center hours.
Manchester
Note: All weaving classes are held on the 2nd floor which is only accessible by stairs.
Beginner Floor Loom with Sophia
Location: Manchester Historical Society, 175 Pine Street, Manchester
Fee: $345 by check or credit, includes fiber
Dates: Wednesday March 29, 2023-May 24, 2023
Time: 6-8:30pm each Wednesday
Note: this class and our Intermediate class meet together. All beginner students will be taught as a group.
Intermediate Floor Loom with Sophia
Location: Manchester Historical Society, 175 Pine Street, Manchester
Fee: $330 by check or credit, fiber is not included
Dates: Monday March 27, 2023-May 22, 2023
Time: 6:00-8:30pm each Monday
Bench time: Bench time is available for students during the 9 weeks, plus the 2 weeks after class has ended during the Historical Society's hours 9:30-2:30 W-T-F and Saturday 12-3 plus Monday evening 6:00-8:30.
Note: All our Manchester classes meet on the same day and time. Intermediate and Advanced students will receive individualized instruction.
Advanced Floor Loom with Sophia
Location: Manchester Historical Society, 175 Pine Street, Manchester
Fee: $330 by check or credit, fiber is not included
Dates: Monday March 27, 2023-May 22, 2023
Time: 6:00-8:30pm each Monday
Bench time: Bench time is available for students during the 9 weeks, plus the 2 weeks after class has ended during the Historical Society's hours 9:30-2:30 W-T-F and Saturday 12-3 plus Wednesday evening 6:00-8:30.
Additional Registration Information as of March 15, 2023
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Please review our current COVID updates at weavingcenter.org/covidupdate
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Checks must be received 14 days before the class begins 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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