Learn to Weave
Classes are small, with ample opportunity to practice key skills and ask questions. My goal is to provide you with a great experience and encourage you as you explore the craft of weaving and build skills.
Beginning Weaving
This entry level course provides an engaging introduction to the craft of weaving. Learn basic weaving structures, try different looms, and weave a project of your own. The course includes instruction in preparing a warp, threading a loom, weaving, and finishing. No prior experience required.
Course Duration: One partial day and two full days. Weekend classes meet Friday evening and all day Saturday and Sunday.
Course Fee: $190
Fee includes instruction, use of a floor loom, and all supplies and materials. A non-refundable $30 deposit secures your spot in the class.
2024 offerings: February 16-18 (FULL), April 26-28, June 28-30, and September 13-15. Also available by request.
Registration information is also available on the calendar.
Click on the specific date listed in the description below or view the calendar to register. If you are interested in taking beginning weaving, but have questions about your skill level or if you would prefer different dates or times, please contact me, I am happy to provide more detail and it is often possible to accommodate specific requests or a different schedule.
Classes meet at the Hilltop Handwoven weaving studio in downtown Columbia, SC. All equipment and materials are provided.
Enhance Your Skills
Once you feel comfortable with the basic skills of setting up a loom and following a weaving pattern, the following courses can help you move to the next level.
Weft-Faced Weaving
Whereas plain weave and many twills show equal amounts of warp and weft, weft-faced weaving showcases your weft by covering up the warp. These weaves create a thick fabric suitable for mats, wall hangings, or tote bags. Also, because warp threads are widely spaced, dressing the loom goes more quickly and you can focus your time on constructing your cloth.
Students should have some prior weaving experience. Warps will be provided and each student will dress the loom with guidance from the instructor.
Course Duration: Two partial days and one full day. Weekend classes meet on Friday afternoon or evening, all day Saturday and a half day on Sunday.
Course Fee: $130
Fee includes instruction, use of a floor loom, and all supplies and materials.
2024 offering: January 19, 20, 21.
Huck Lace - More than Four
Expanding the basic huck threading block to more than four shafts allows for multiple variations on the same threading. This is a great introduction to 6 or 8 shaft weaving and how changing the tie up of your treadles can impact the face of your cloth. Huck lace fabric can be used in curtains, towels, yardage, even as a base for surface embroidery.
Students should have some prior weaving experience including a basic understanding of weaving drafts and tie up charts. Understanding of the huck lace weave structure is helpful, but not required. Changing tie ups requires the ability to sit on the floor and work under the loom. Warps will be provided and each student will dress the loom with support from the instructor.
Course Duration: Two partial days and one full day. Weekend classes meet on Friday afternoon or evening, all day Saturday and a half day on Sunday.
Course Fee: $150
Fee includes instruction, use of a floor loom, and all supplies and materials. A non-refundable $30 deposit secures your spot in the class.
2024 offering: Available by request.
Sampling for Success
Gain a better understanding of how to read and adapt weaving drafts and patterns to make a project truly your own. The in-class weaving project highlights the value of producing samples to evaluate sett and color selections and achieve the best results. For students who are interested in planning a design from scratch, this class covers the steps involved in project design.
Students should have some prior weaving experience. Warps will be provided and each student will dress the loom with support from the instructor.
Course Duration: Two partial days and one full day. Weekend classes meet on Friday afternoon or evening, all day Saturday and a half day on Sunday.
Course Fee: $150
Fee includes instruction, use of a floor loom, and all supplies and materials. A non-refundable $30 deposit secures your spot in the class.
2024 offering: Available by request.
Huck Lace on Four Shafts
Historically showcased in monochromatic linen table runners, towels or napkins, huck lace offers much more opportunity for creative exploration. With options for warp floats, weft floats, and color variations the combinations possible with this weave structure seem almost endless. Huck lace fabric can be used in curtains, towels, yardage, even as a base for surface embroidery.
The in-class project will feature a holiday table runner. Students will have the option of an Autumn or Christmas color scheme.
Students should have some prior weaving experience. Understanding of the huck lace weave structure is helpful, but not required. Warps will be provided and each student will dress the loom with support from the instructor.
Course Duration: Two partial days and one full day. Weekend classes meet on Friday afternoon or evening, all day Saturday and a half day on Sunday.
Course Fee: $150
Fee includes instruction, use of a floor loom, and all supplies and materials. A non-refundable $30 deposit secures your spot in the class.
2024 offering: Available by request.