Start your journey into rigid-heddle weaving by making a set of custom mug rugs! You’ll learn to set up this simple, portable, and versatile loom, and then you’ll master plain weave and other simple patterns. You’ll leave with the mug rugs you created to take home and show off. This class is perfect for all levels, including weavers who are brand new to rigid-heddle weaving.
Do you have yarn leftovers? Are you looking for a good time? In this half-day class, Angela will teach you to weave on the exceptionally portable and wonderfully versatile pin looms. While they’ve been around since the early 1940s, these little looms are enjoying new popularity because they use only small amounts of yarn—and the weaving is both quick and fun. You’ll learn the basic weave, additional patterns, and joining techniques. Then, explore ways to stitch the finished pieces together or sculpt them into larger items.
Kumihimo braids have a rich history that goes back over 1,400 years. During that history, these elaborate braids have been used in jewelry, home décor, and as custom accents for handwoven projects. In this short class, Angela will teach you how to follow braiding patterns on a portable hand-held disk (yours to keep!), and you’ll also be able to try them out on a marudai braiding stool. You’ll create a sampler of several shapes and designs to take home.