2026 Winter: Floor Loom Manchester

2026 WINTER
Floor Loom

Manchester

Left to Right: Our Manchester studio classroom space and a student's advanced level project on-loom.

Registration will open Monday December 1, 2025 at 9am

Our classes in Manchester are taught in a studio space at the Manchester Historical Society, housed in one of the historic buildings of the Cheney Mills. The Floor Loom class program begins in September 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 class registration is through this website, we do not accept mailed in registrations or registration in advance.

Manchester

Note: All weaving classes are held on the 2nd floor which is only accessible by stairs.

Beginner Floor Loom: Design and Weave

Students who have completed our Beginner Floor loom class, or Floor Loom Fundamentals Workshop can advance their weaving skills by choosing from 1 of the following projects to weave: a set of 4 towels, 2 scarves or 4 placemats with a runner. Each student will learn how to create their own draft, and choose their own warp and weft colors from the supplied fibers. Students will wind the warp, dress their loom and then weave their chosen project (sizes may vary). All steps from design through finishing will be covered in the class. Independent bench time will be available for students during the 9 weeks, plus regular bench time hours through March 21.
Prerequisite: Completion of Beginner Floor Loom Class or Floor Loom Fundamentals Workshop

Beginner Floor Loom: Design and Weave
Instructor: Shari Diamond
Location: Manchester Historical Society, 175 Pine Street, Manchester
Fee: $365 includes fiber
Dates: Wednesday January 7-March 4, 2026
Time: 6-8:30pm each Wednesday
Suggested Age: 16+

Beginner Floor Loom: Design and Weave/Manchester

Intermediate/Advanced Floor Loom Weaving:

This individualized project-based class will provide the student the opportunity to weave projects of their choice. Instructional support is provided for warp winding, loom preparation and weaving. Bench time will be available for students during the 9 weeks, plus regular bench time hours through March 20. Please review your project planning needs and choose your option when you register below.
Prerequisite: Completion of Beginner Floor Loom Class

Option 1: Student has a project plan (no need for individual planning meeting)
Instructor: Shari Diamond
Location: Manchester Historical Society, 175 Pine Street, Manchester
Fee: $345 does not include fiber
Dates: Tuesday January 6-March 3, 2026
Time: 6-8:30pm each Tuesday
Suggested Age: 16+

Int./Advanced Floor Loom: Option 1/Manchester

Option 2: Student needs a 30 minute individual planning meeting with instructor
meeting to take place by December 12)
Instructor: Shari Diamond
Location: Manchester Historical Society, 175 Pine Street, Manchester
Fee: $380 does not include fiber
Dates: Tuesday January 6-March 3, 2026
Time: 6-8:30pm each Tuesday
Suggested Age: 16+

Int./Advanced Floor Loom: Option 2/Manchester

Please Review Our Additional Registration Information and Refund Policy

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. Please contact us if supplies are included as part of the registration fee.
  - 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.

updated July 2025