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floor loom Class Program:
Manchester

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Spring floor class registration is closed

Our classes in Manchester are taught in a studio space at the Manchester Historical Society, housed in one of the historic Cheney Mills buildings. The Floor Loom class program begins in October 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.​​

     

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.

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Manchester

Note: All weaving classes are held on the 2nd floor which is only accessible by stairs. 

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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.  

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. 
 

Beginner Floor Loom with Sophia
Location: Manchester Historical Society, 175 Pine Street, Manchester

Fee: $355 by check or credit, includes fiber

Dates: Wednesday March 27-May 22, 2024

Time: 6-8:30pm each Wednesday

Note: this class and our Beyond Beginner class meet together. All beginner students will be taught
as a group.

Beyond Beginner Floor Loom Weaving

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

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Beyond Beginner Floor Loom with Sophia
Location: Manchester Historical Society, 175 Pine Street, Manchester

Fee: $355 by check or credit, includes fiber

Dates: Wednesday March 27-May 22, 2024

Time: 6-8:30pm each Wednesday

Note: this class and our Beginner class meet together. All beyond beginner students will be taught as a group.

Intermediate/Advanced Floor Loom Weaving 

This individualized project-based class will provide the student with project planning based on their skills and interests. Instructional support is provided for warp winding, loom preparation and weaving. 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

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Intermediate/Advanced Floor Loom with Sophia
Location: Manchester Historical Society, 175 Pine Street, Manchester

Fee: $345 by check or credit, does not include fiber

Dates: Monday March 25-May 20, 2024

Time: 6-8:30pm each Monday

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Additional Registration Information as of February 2024

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  • Check payment is due within 2 weeks of your registration to secure your spot.

  • 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. 

  • Our classrooms and studios are currently only accessible by a flight of stairs.

  • Refunds and Class Cancellations: 

    • The Weaving Center reserves the right to cancel a class at any time. Should we do so, students will receive a full refund.

    • 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.

  • No-shows forfeit any refund.

Please review our current COVID updates at https://www.weavingcenter.org/covidupdate

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