Floor loom weaving class in Hartford, CT

Beginner Floor Loom Weaving

Beginner Rigid Heddle Weaving

Advanced Floor Loom Weaving

The Hartford Artisans Weaving Center offers a wide selection of weaving classes using various looms and/or weaving techniques. Our classes promote and teach the craft of hand-weaving, and help fund our Artisan program. Whether you are new to weaving, or looking to expand your expertise, we would love to have you join us at the Weaving Center. Our expert instructors, students, volunteers, staff and artisans of all abilities are united by an appreciation of this ancient craft.

The following classes are scheduled regularly:
- 9 week Floor Loom weaving classes from Beginner to Beyond Beginner to Advanced level. Classes begin in September, January and late March.

- Beginner Rigid Heddle classes along with a selection of Continuing Rigid Heddle classes. Class sessions are usually offered September through June.

In addition to our floor and rigid heddle loom classes, we add new weaving classes throughout the year. These include Tapestry weaving, Inkle weaving, Basket weaving and more!

We also host in-depth workshops on special topics in fiber arts throughout the Summer.

All of our current classes and workshops are listed on this website. All registration is through this website, we do not accept mailed in registrations or registration in advance.

About our weaving classes

Winter Class Registration Opens Monday December 9th at 9am.

Please Review Our Additional Registration Information

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.
Refunds and Class Cancellations:
- The Weaving Center reserves the right to cancel a class at any time. Should we do so, students will receive a full refund.
- 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.
No-shows forfeit any refund.

Please review our current COVID updates at https://www.weavingcenter.org/covidupdate