floor loom Weaving:
Manchester


Spring Class Registration Opens Monday March 17 at 9am
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.​​
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: SOLD OUT
Description:
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
Instructor: Shari Diamond
Location: Manchester Historical Society, 175 Pine Street, Manchester
Fee: $355 payable by check or credit, includes fiber
Dates: Tuesday April 1-May 27, 2025
Time: 6-8:30pm each Tuesday
Suggested Age: 16+
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Intermediate/Advanced Floor Loom Weaving
Description:
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
Instructor: Shari Diamond
Location: Manchester Historical Society, 175 Pine Street, Manchester
Fee: $345 payable by check or credit, does not include fiber
Dates: Tuesday April 1-May 27, 2025
Time: 6-8:30pm each Tuesday
Suggested Age: 16+​
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Intermediate Floor Loom Weaving: Class is FULL​
Instructor: Shari Diamond
Location: Manchester Historical Society, 175 Pine Street, Manchester
Dates: Wednesday April 2-May 28, 2025
Time: 6-8:30pm each Wednesday​​
Please Review Our Additional Registration Information
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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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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 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.
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No-shows forfeit any refund and make-up classes are not offered.
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