2025 Fall: Floor Loom Manchester

2025 Fall
Floor Loom

Manchester

Left to Right: Our Manchester studio classroom space and a student's advanced level project on-loom.

Our classes in Manchester are taught in a studio space at the Manchester Historical Society, housed in one of the historic buildings of the Cheney Mills. 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.

All class registration is through this website, we do not accept mailed in registrations or registration in advance.

Manchester

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

Beginner Floor Loom Weaving SOLD OUT - WAITLIST ONLY
Description
Are you interested in learning to weave on a floor loom or did you learn long ago and would like a refresher course? 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, and reading a draft. Plain weave and a variety of twill structures will be explored while weaving the sampler.

Beginner Floor Loom
Instructor: Shari Diamond

Location: Manchester Historical Society, 175 Pine Street, Manchester
Fee: $365 includes fiber
Dates: Wednesday September 17-November 12, 2025
Time: 6-8:30pm each Wednesday

Suggested Age: 16+

Please click here for details and to join the waitlist

Intermediate/Advanced Floor Loom Weaving SOLD OUT - WAITLIST ONLY

Description

This individualized project-based class will provide the student the opportunity to weave projects of their choice. Instructional support is provided for warp winding, loom preparation and weaving. Bench time will be available for students during the 9 weeks, plus regular bench time hours through December 5.
New this Fall: Within 2 weeks prior to the start of class, each student will be contacted to schedule an individual 30 minute project planning session (in person or virtual) with the instructor. You'll be asked to email your project plan or idea ahead of the planning session and should come prepared to the session with an outline or plan for a project you would like to create, including weave structure, product and fiber ideas. This can be a draft you have designed or one you have obtained and wish to alter or replicate.
Prerequisite: Completion of Beginner Floor Loom Class.

Intermediate/Advanced Floor Loom
Instructor: Shari Diamond

Location: Manchester Historical Society, 175 Pine Street, Manchester
Fee: $380 does not include fiber
Dates: Tuesday September 16-November 11, 2025
Time: 6-8:30pm each Tuesday

Suggested Age: 16+

Click here for details and to join the waitlist

Please Review Our Additional Registration Information and Refund Policy

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.
Refund Policy and Class Cancellations:
- The Weaving Center reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment. Should we do so, registered students will receive a full refund.
- For active classes cancelled due to weather or instructor illness, a make-up time will be scheduled.
- 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. This includes absences due to unexpected events or personal circumstances such as illness. Please contact us if supplies are included as part of the registration fee.
  - We do not offer credit towards another class.
No-shows forfeit any refund and make-up classes (for instances other than weather related cancellations or instructor illness) are not offered.

updated July 2025