About this Event
This is a 2 Saturday Class
Description: In this workshop you will learn the simplicity of weaving on a rigid heddle loom. You will gain confidence in using your loom, understand weaving terms, and will have the skills to keep weaving on your own by the end of class.
In this class you will:
- Learn basic weaving terminology and parts of the loom
- Learn how to plan a project and keep records
- Learn how to warp the rigid heddle loom using the direct warping method
- Follow basic weaving instructions for the project
Location: 1731 Churchill Ave, London ON – East Lion’s Community Centre
Instructor: Lynda King
Cost: LDWS Members – $125, Non-Members – $155
Date: Saturdays March 20 and 27, 2027
Time: 10am- 3pm
Participant Requirements: no experience necessary
Equipment to bring:
- Scissors
- Notebook/paper
- Pen/pencil
- You will have use of a guild loom and accessories. If you own a rigid heddle loom with a 16 to 24 inch weaving width, you may use it. You will require a 7.5 or 8 dent reed.
Material Cost: Yarn requirements for the project will be emailed to you at least two weeks before class. This will allow you to choose your own colours and purchase from your favourite yarn shop. There is no extra material fee.
Our classes are primarily designed for adult learners. Students under 18 may register and attend if they are mature enough to participate fully, however, they must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is over 18 and is also registered for the class.
The workshop is limited to 4 participants, please register early.
This class has a minimum number of 4 participants to proceed. If this number is not reached we’ll let you know about a week before the start of class. You will be refunded your full registration.
***Cancellation Policy: Participants who cancel their registration up to 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund, less Eventbrite fees. A participant who finds a replacement for his/her spot within 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund, less Eventbrite fees. Cancellations within 1 month of workshops (with no replacement found) and “no-shows” will not be refunded. If the Guild cancels a workshop for any reason, all payments, including Eventbrite fees will be refunded.
If you do not receive a confirmation email, please check that your payment has been processed and your registration has been received.
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