If you are considering joining us (yay!) please read the full description below in it’s entirety, whether you are a new or seasoned weaver (seasoned weavers, there’s a short little specific section for you if you scroll down to “As a seasoned weaver”). All are welcome, no weaving experience necessary!

If you still have any questions please feel free to reach out here.

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The Every Thread Handwoven studio is a space created with the intention and vision for an on-going weaving and creative practice whether you are an absolute beginner or a seasoned weaver or anywhere in between.

Set up as a community weaving studio all tools and looms are provided while having a place to share with others in creative practice through the medium of textile art, craft, design, storytelling and beyond.

Students work alongside each other, but at their own pace, with guidance as well as encouragement and support to become independent and to nurture the confidence to bring their own creative ideas into form. Sometimes I will be learning right alongside you as you bring new *to me* ideas into the studio!

*As a beginning weaver*, you will have a variety of options to begin your practice as Beginners Weaving 1 is designed to familiarize you with the loom, setup, the tools, practices, reading a draft, weaving vocabulary, techniques, to nurture and create a foundation to support your independence in the setup process of the looms and basic weaving techniques. Learning the process takes time and repetition and is at the core as to why the first few sessions are 16 sessions each. I invite you to consider the commitment to the process and to allow it to be a practice that makes space for learning as well as growth in yourself as a weaver, a creative and an ever evolving being.

Once you have learned the basics your experience can be as structured or freeform as you desire. You may choose to learn lots of different techniques by doing samplers and learning about various patterns and possibilities, pulling ideas + drafts from books, or you may bring your own ideas and inspiration in and you will have guidance to help bring them into form. Making art, functional pieces such as for home or clothing, and ritual pieces, are just a few of the endless possibilities.

*As a seasoned weaver*, this space is a great opportunity to have studio space outside of the home, to connect with and find support in a creative community, and to have access to a variety of weaving tools and looms. If you do not feel or are unsure if you need to take Beginners 1 please get in touch with me and we’ll discuss!

We primarily work on Glimakra Swedish floor looms of multiple sizes however we also have upright tapestry looms, table looms, a band loom, inkle loom, frame looms, and more!

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So here’s the scoop on logistics:

If you are unsure and would like to try weaving first, check out our other class offerings including Weaving Taster and all other workshops can be found here. 

Studio Class Options:
Beginners 1 $900 or $450 in 2 payments (16 sessions/8 weeks)
Studio Weavers $320 (8 sessions/4 weeks)

Once you complete Beginners Weaving, you are more than welcome to continue on as a Studio Weaver at a lower cost of $320/8 sessions (4 weeks).

We will have class time twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays and you may choose any 3 hour time slot between 9am and 8pm.

You are more than welcome to come during the other class times if you desire, although anyone who’s class time it is will have priority of my attention when necessary and if the other classes are cancelled for some reason that day the offer for the extra time that day is also.

Enrollment is on a rolling basis, so you can begin anytime as long as a loom is available. When you sign up, I will contact you to arrange a start date as there may not be a loom available immediately, but will schedule you so that you will be next in line when one comes available. You may contact me to be put on a waitlist, but anyone who has already registered will be first in line so if you want to hold your space, sign up! Feel free to contact me about availability if you’d like to know before signing up.

As a part of our weaving community you will have access to our always growing weaving, art, and magic library, an herbal tea apothecary, a vibrant multi-generational creative community, a monthly community weavers meet up, and so much more!

Note : After your first sampler project, any yarn supplied by the studio will be weighed out at $5/lb, unless otherwise noted (depending on the yarn). You will also have access to a 10% discount on yarns and other tools/supplies/equipment from the multiple suppliers I work with. You may, of course, also bring your own yarn!