Weaving
2023 Weaving Classes – In Person
*Class times are currently in Pacific Time.
*Refunds or credit are only offered up to 72 hours prior to the start of class or workshop. *Full list of policies here.
Introduction to Loom Weaving
SEPT/OCT DATES: Saturday September 30th and Saturday October 7th from 10:00-12:30 pm ∼or∼
OCT DATES: Saturday’s October 21st and 28th from 10:00-12:30 pm ∼or∼
NOV DATES: Saturday’s November 18th and 25th from 10:00-12:30 pm.
This is a two day beginner weaving class using an Ashford Knitters Loom, and includes equipment rental for a three week period. Participants will learn how to set up and use the equipment. All materials included
MATERIALS (INCLUDED):
- Participants will receive a 2.5 week rental of an Ashford Knitters Loom
- 2x 100 grams of Cascade 220 in two colours of your choice.
SEPT/OCT DATES: Saturday September 30th and Saturday October 7th from 10:00-12:30 pm ∼or∼
OCT DATES: Saturday’s October 21st and 28th from 10:00-12:30 pm ∼or∼
NOV DATES: Saturday’s November 18th and 25th from 10:00-12:30 pm.
COST: $150 (+tax) plus $80 deposit on the Knitters Loom.
Minimum 2 participants and max 4
INSTRUCTOR: Ruth Griffiths
Ruth started rigid heddle weaving in the mid-eighties, and then moved on to a floor loom. She recently rediscovered it with added enthusiasm due to the direct warping method. She also spins, knits, dyes, weaves on both rigid heddle and floor looms, and plays with cats.
To register visit us in store, call 604-255-2577, or register online here to reserve your spot!
This is a one day workshop that will open up a world of creativity and leave you with the skills and materials needed to continue on your fibre arts journey.
Participants will learn how to set up and use the equipment from warping, different stitches and techniques to finishing a beautiful tapestry piece.
Suitable for beginners, no prior weaving experience needed.
Materials (INCLUDED): Participants will receive an Ashford Weaving Frame and all the materials needed to create your own four colour tapestry.
DATE: TBD
COST: $150.00 (+tax) all materials included
Minimum 3 participants and max 8
INSTRUCTOR: Ji Choi
Ji’s weaving journey started during her university years using a variety of sizes of weaving frames and shaft looms. She has been working on frame weaving creations from little mats to huge wall hangings with different weaving techniques and diverse fibre materials. She is also a knitter and potter who studied Digital Craft Arts, which was a combination of fibre, ceramics, and metal crafts.
To register visit us in store, call 604-255-2577, or register online here to reserve your spot!