hartford artisans
weaving center
2026 Summer Workshop
Overshot
Fundamentals
and beyond:
A virtual 4 session workshop
Various Overshot samples
​​​Registration for our Summer Programs will open May 4, 2026 at 9am​​
Virtual "Weave along from home" Workshop: Overshot Fundamentals and Beyond with Jill Staubitz
Overshot is often the first block weave structure to attract newer weavers who are familiar with plain weave, and twill basics. Overshot's exquisite design possibilities, using 4-shafts to create 4 pattern blocks, makes it an attractive and complex structure for weavers of all levels. Starting with the basics, we will examine Overshot's threading, tie up, and treadling rules. We'll discuss halftones, Star and Rose fashions, turning a twill draft into an Overshot draft, name drafting and deciphering an Overshot profile draft.
This workshop is a four-week "weave along." Prior to the first session, students will be sent threee Overshot drafts, and may choose one to work on in class. Each session is approximately two to three hours with a total of four sessions, and the participants are encouraged to weave independently between sessions. Each session will be recorded to that weavers can review the Zoom at home between sessions.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced Weaver. This workshop is designed for participants with prior weaving experience weaving on a a 4-shaft floor or table loom. Participants must be comfortable with reading and understanding a weaving draft and all aspects of preparing a warp and loom for weaving.
Supplies needed: A 4-shaft table or floor loom at home. A computer, tablet or IPad (link and access to Zoom sessions will be provided), Weaving software is welcome but not necessary, although the instructor will be using FiberWorks as part of the sessions.
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About the Instructor:
Jill Staubitz fell in love with weaving 12 years ago when she retired as a graphic designer. The two disciplines mesh perfectly through her love of color, pattern and the design process. Since starting Modern Weaver, she has enjoyed teaching weave structures, empowering weavers to create their own cloth.
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Overshot Fundamentals and Beyond: A Virtual "Weave along from home" Workshop
Instructor: Jill Staubitz
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $200 (includes $20 materials fee for the workshop booklet and 3 drafts via PDF)
Date: Wednesdays July 22, 29, August 5 and 12, 2026
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Suggested Age: 16+
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Please Review Our Additional Registration Information and Refund Policy
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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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Refund Policy and Class Cancellations:
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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.
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For active classes cancelled due to weather or instructor illness, a make-up time will be scheduled.
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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. 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.
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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​
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