hartford artisans
weaving center
2025 Summer
Weaving
Workshops
and classes
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Images from 2 of the workshops we are offering! On the left: A sample from the Supplementary Warp and Weft Workshop. On the right: A table runner being woven in our Floor Loom Fundamentals Workshop.
​​​Registration for our Summer Programs will open May 4, 2026 at 9am​​
From beginner to advanced, our workshops are fantastic ways to learn something new
or increase your skills in a creative, friendly environment with talented instructors. We are excited to offer a schedule of workshops in Hartford and Manchester this year, including sewing, basket weaving, floor loom and rigid heddle weaving! The schedule below is organized
by month. Click on the button below each workshop or class to read the full description. Registration links will be active May 4 at 9am. Proceeds from our classes support our
artisan program which teaches weaving to people who are visually impaired or blind as
well as people 55 years and older.
All registration is through this website, we do not accept mailed in registrations or registration in advance. All of our workshops are suitable for people 16+ years old.
Note: All classes and workshops in Hartford and Manchester are only accessible by stairs.
June 2026
Manchester: Floor Loom/Advanced, an 8 week class
Skill Level: Advanced floor loom weaver
Prerequisite: Previous enrollment in Intermediate/Advanced Floor Loom class in Hartford or Manchester. You must have a completed draft and all materials prior to the start of this class. Limited project planning support is included as part of the class.
Instructor: Shari Diamond
Location: Manchester Historical Society, 175 Pine Street, Manchester
Fee: $345 does not include fiber
Date: Tuesdays July 9-July 28, 2026
Time: 6:00pm-8:30pm​​
Hartford: Sewing/Sewing 101 with hand-woven fabrics
Skill Level: Beginning or beginner sewist
Instructor: Lois Matson and Marsha Lodge
Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford
Fee: $75
Date: Thursday June 4, 2026
Time: 10:00am-12:30pm​
Hartford: Sewing/Sewing a hand-woven zippered clutch
Skill Level: Completion of Sewing 101 or at least advanced beginner with your own functional sewing machine. You should have experience sewing straight seams, threading a sewing machine, ironing and using a rotary cutter.
Instructor: Lois Matson and Marsha Lodge
Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford
Fee: $85
Date: Thursday June 18, 2026
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Hartford: Rigid Heddle/Log Cabin with Indirect Warping, a 2 Day Workshop
Skill Level: Completion of a Beginner Rigid Heddle class and your own 15" (minimum size) rigid heddle loom
Instructor: Katie Strano
Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford
Fee: $250, includes all fiber and workshop booklet
Date: June 22 and 23, 2026
Time: 9:30am-2:30pm
Manchester: Rigid Heddle/Make and Take a Woven Wall Hanging, a Half Day Workshop
Skill Level: Beginners are welcome! No weaving experience is necessary. The class is also suited for weavers looking to try out this playful approach on their looms.
Instructor: Shari Diamond
Location: Manchester Historical Society, 175 Pine Street, Manchester
Fee: $125, includes use of a pre-warped rigid heddle loom and all fiber
Date: Saturday June 27, 2026
Time: 9:30am-2:30pm
July 2026
Hartford: Rigid Heddle/Beginner, a 2 session class
Skill Level: Beginner, perfect if you have never woven before.
Instructor: Sophia DeJesus-Sabella
Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford
Fee: $145, you will have the option to purchase or rent your loom at the end of class.
Date: Tuesdays July 8 and July 15, 2026
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm each day
Hartford: Floor Loom/Weave a Rag Rug, a 2 Day Workshop
Skill Level: Beginner, perfect if you have never woven before.
Instructor: Sophia DeJesus-Sabella
Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford
Fee: $185
Date: July 9 and July 10, 2026
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Hartford: Rigid Heddle/Beginner, a 2 session class
Skill Level: Beginner, perfect if you have never woven before.
Instructor: Sophia DeJesus-Sabella
Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford
Fee: $145, you will have the option to purchase or rent your loom at the end of class.
Date: Tuesdays July 14 and July 21, 2026
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm each day
Hartford: Basket Weaving/Beginner, a Half Day Workshop
Skill Level: Beginner, perfect if you have never woven before.
Instructor: Nancy Kalos
Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford
Fee: $80, includes all supplies.
Date: Friday July 17, 2026
Time: 9:30am-2:30pm
Virtual: Floor Loom/Overshot Fundamentals & Beyond,
A 4 session "weave-along from home" Workshop
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced. This class is designed for participants with prior experience weaving on 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. A 4-shaft table or floor loom at home is required.
Instructor: Jill Staubitz
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $200, includes a materials fee for the PDF workshop booklet and drafts.
Date: Wednesdays July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2026
Time: 6:00pm-8:30pm
Hartford: Floor Loom/Floor Loom Fundamentals, a 3 Day Workshop
Skill Level: Beginner, perfect if you have never woven before.
Instructor: Sophia DeJesus-Sabella
Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford
Fee: $350, includes all all fiber
Date: July 22, 23, 24, 2026
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
August 2026
Manchester: Floor Loom/Beyond Beginner, Profile Draft and Structure,
a 5 Day Round Robin Workshop
Skill Level: Completion of at least a beginner floor loom class. Also great for experienced weavers who would like to explore structures and create samples for their own reference
Instructor: Shari Diamond
Location: Manchester Historical Society, 175 Pine Street, Manchester
Fee: $365, includes all fiber
Date: August 17, 18, 19, 20, 21. 2026
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Hartford: Floor Loom/A Little Something Extra - Supplementary Warps and Wefts,
a 3 Day Round Robin Workshop
Skill Level: This Workshop is perfect for Advanced beginners to Advanced level floor loom weavers who would like to create a series of samples through the exploration of this structure.
Instructor: Ellen Hess
Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford
Date: August 28, 29, 30 2026
Time: 9:30am-4:30pm
Choice of Registration/Fee options:
-Provide your own loom: $355
-Rent and prepare a loom at the Weaving Center: $380
-Loom preparation by the Weaving Center: $430 includes all supplies
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