Weaving 101+ is for beginning weavers, those who still need some guidance and weavers wanting to expand their knowledge of weaving. Instruction is for 4-shaft and rigid heddle*looms. The class requires that you do some weaving at home to complete one or more projects.  Information flyer

Topics include:

Yarns and Weave Structure with samples                                    Measuring warp

Parts of a Loom and Weaving Tools                                               Warping your loom

Reading a project draft (as presented in magazines)                           Winding a shuttle

Planning a Project                                                                             Weaving and finishing your project

Selecting Yarn

Six 3-hour classes are offered Wednesday evenings and Thursday in the morning and afternoon.

Classes are conducted in Redlands, and require a membership in the Inland Empire Handweavers Guild.  Students may bring their own loom or rent (fee) a table loom from the guild.

Classes are limited to 3-4 students (three are required for a class to be offered).

Cost: $200. Includes materials for one project and a Guild membership (value $30)

Loom rentals:  $20/Month

Private Lessons: $30/hour

Schedule: Dates and times listed below                                                      

Wed. evenings: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8                       6:30-9:30 p.m.

Thur. a.m. & p.m.:  Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9                 9:00 am -Noon and 1 pm - 4 pm

For Information, Contact:  Suzanne Chappell, suz.chap@verizon.net, Click for flyer

Phone - 909-794-3470, Text - 909-226-1289.

* Yarn size needs to match up to the rigid heddle size.