Learn to Weave

If you’ve ever wondered what weaving is all about or how a loom works, this is the class for you! This beginner class is an introduction to handweaving on a rigid heddle loom. Participants will explore the handweaving process and learn the basics, such as weaving terminology, parts of the loom, how to select fiber for weaving, tips for successful weaving, and how to cut work off the loom and finish it.
Participants will work on pre-warped rigid heddle looms (so the looms are already set up and you’ll get weaving right away) and will use colorful wool yarns to create their first weaving project: a weft-faced mug rug. When complete, mug rugs will be approximately 5" x 5".
Class Notes: This class is a prerequisite for more handweaving classes. While there will be a discussion and demonstration of the warping process, the looms for this class will be pre-warped and class does not include how to dress a loom.
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CLASS INFO:
Date: Saturday, August 15
Time: 9am to 12pm
Fee: $60
Age: 16+
Location: Cottage
Parking: Courtyard Parking Lot
Register by phone at 419-874-4174 or online at 577foundation.org/classes-events/fiber-arts
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Community Instructor: Ellen Seeburger
Ellen is a multi-talented artist with many years of experience as a hand weaver and fiber arts instructor. She studied weaving at a traditional folk school in Sweden, and she also works as an illustrator and graphic designer. She enjoys bringing creative elements of her design work into her weaving practice and her classes at 577, where she is excited to share her love of fiber arts in a community-oriented environment.