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2025 Summer Workshop

Introduction to WeavePoint

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A screen capture of a draft in WeavePoint

Registration is open!

Introduction to WeavePoint: A 1 Day Workshop with Tara Patrina

This workshop will introduce any weaver who is ready to better understand the structures they work with and to begin designing their own fabrics to WeavePoint. We will begin as if you've never opened the application before. You will be walked through the program’s basic functions, how to organize your files for the best workflow, the basic skills you need to successfully use the program as well as some more advanced skills to get an idea on what else this program can do for you. It is recommended that you bring a notebook or laptop; WeavePoint has a free to use Demo version available for download for those who want to better follow along on their own laptops.

Skill Level: This Workshop is perfect if you are an Intermediate to Advanced level floor loom weaver with multi shaft weaving experience and understanding of basic weave structures. It is also helpful to have an understanding of profile drafts and block weave but is not necessary. 

Supplies Needed: Please bring a notebook. A laptop computer is optional but highly recommended

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About the Instructor: 

Tara Patrina was introduced to weaving in college and has been working with the Hartford Artisans Weaving Center since 2016. Tara was mentored by Fran Curran and they have been the Studio Designer for the Weaving Center since 2020, producing hundreds of drafts on Weave Point for the Artisan program.                                                                                                                                                       

Introduction to WeavePoint: A 1 Day Workshop with Tara Patrina

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced level floor loom weaver

Instructor: Tara Patrina

Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford

Fee: $125, payable by check or credit

Date: Tuesday August 5, 2025

Time: 9:30am-2:00pm with a break for lunch

Note: A laptop computer is highly recommended for this workshop

Suggested Age: 16+

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.

  • 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.
      - 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.

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