Classes

Classes are held at my studio in Chico, CA and at the Flax Farm.   I will be adding more classes in the next few weeks.  Check out our store as I tend to update class information there first.

Looms, Yarns and Weaving supplies are provided in all of the classes and workshops.  A deposit of 1/2 is required before class, this will also reserve your place in the class or workshop.

I am also offering loom rental when there are no workshops or classes in session and as always private instruction available as needed.

 

 

 

Beginning Weaving Classes – January and March 2025

This class is for the beginner weaver who has never tried out a loom or a great review for someone who would like a refresher course.

Each student will create a Twill Sampler on a four harness loom.  The sampler when finished will show over 50 different variations of twill patterns in one setup. Using black and white yarn the sampler becomes a valuable study for future reference.

During the class the students will learn to:

    1. Measure yarns, calculating how much yarn will be needed for projects, figure out the threads per inch and other formulas.

    1. Read a pattern draft and learn to create one.

    1. Set up loom, thread the loom and connect the peddles.

    1. Learn techniques on how to weave once project is on the loom

    1. Finishing techniques once a piece is woven.

Class is open to 5 students. Cost $400.00

September Weekday Classes

    • Saturday, Jan 18, 10:00 am-3:00 pm
    • Sunday,Jan 19, 10:00 am-3:00 pm
    • Monday, Jan 20, 10:00am-3:00 pm
    • Tuesday, Jan 21, 10:00 am-3:00 pm
    • Wednesday, Jan 22, 10:00 am-3:00 pm

          March Weekday Classes

            • Saturday, March 15, 10:00am-3;00 pm
            • Sunday, March 16, 10:00am-3:00pm
            • Monday, March 17, 10:00 am-3:00pm
            • Tuesday, March 18, 10:00 am-3:00pm
            • Wednesday, March 19 10:00 am-3:00pm

                   

                  Weaving a Linen Hand Towel- February 2025

                  This class is great for the person who has had a brief introduction to weaving and needs some help creating a new project.  What could be better then weaving a functional Hand Towel that you can use or gift to a friend.  We will experiment with different woven structures perfect for towels; twill variations such as waffle weave and double weave.

                  I have chosen linen as the fiber we will be working with because it is the best fiber for towels, it absorbs moisture, dry’s quickly preventing bacteria to develop and defines your pattern better then cotton.  Working with linen is a delight in itself.  After this class you will understand the fiber, from how it responds when weaving to finishing techniques.  To top off this class we have scheduled a trip to our flax farm to see how it grows and is processed.

                    • Saturday, Feb 22, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
                    • Sunday, Feb 23, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
                    • Monday, Feb 24, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
                    • Tuesday, Feb 25, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
                    • Wednesday, Feb 26, 10.00 am-3:00pm

                   

                  Flowers used for natural dye

                  Intro to Natural Dyes Workshop – May 2025

                  This one day workshop to be held at my stusio. This workshop will go over how to mordant your yarns in both plant and animal fibers.  A variety of plant materials will be prepared to dye yarns.  Seeing the effects of adding modifiers to the dye will be explored. Special this year  everyone in this workshop will explore some of Sandy’s home grown Madder which has been growing for three years in her garden.

                    • Saturday May 3 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

                  Class is limited to 12 students.  Cost $150.0