Welcome to the Weavers' Cabin of Harmony, Pa
245 Mercer St, Harmony PA 16037
Weaving Classes
- scheduled by request -
We have classes for the very beginner as well as more advanced classes for experienced weavers
- Enjoy small classes of 1 or 2 people with personal instruction -
Contact the Weavers' Cabin to schedule your class
Begin your weaving journey with these "Fundamentals of Weaving" classes
Fundamentals of Weaving, Part 1 A comprehensive First Class in Weaving for the Beginner
You will learn to warp a loom to prepare for weaving, then weave your first project using a 4 harness loom. This class will help you become acquainted with the all the basic skills of a weaver.
What will you learn in Part 1 ?
- the vocabulary of weaving
- how to plan a project
- how to measure the warp yarn to put on the loom
- how to read a pattern draft
- how to warp a loom in preparation for weaving
- how to weave your project using Tabby (plain weave) and straight twill patterns
- how to finish your project with hem or fringe
5 sessions of 3 1/2 hours each plus free studio time to work on your project outside of class.
Cost, including use of tools and materials is $250 (class maximum of 2 students)
Fundamentals of Weaving, Part 2 Becoming a Weaver
In this class you will expand your understanding of weave structure by exploring Twills and color.
(prerequisite: Fundamentals of Weaving Part 1 or equivalent)
What will you learn in Part 2?
- you will explore some of the many variations of Twill weave structures and solidify your ability to understand weaving pattern drafts.
- you will play with the interaction of color through a color gamp sampler
- we will explore plaids and 2 shuttle weaving.
- experience weaving with finer yarns to create tea towels.
5 Class sessions, each 3 1/2 hours long, plus free studio time to work on your project outside of class.
Cost, including use of tools and materials is $250
(maximum of 2 students)
These are comprehensive classes. If you would like to try weaving in a fun, less intensive environment, we recommend signing up for a half day
"Make 'n Take" weaving class. Make a scarf or a rug!
Classes for more experienced Weavers
- All classes include 5 class sessions, 3 1/2 hours each, and free studio time -
Cost is $250 (maximum of 2 students)
Contact the Weavers' Cabin to Schedule your class
- Knowledge from Fundamentals of Weaving classes or equivalent experience is needed -
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Exploring Rug weaving
We will explore basic Weft and Warp faced rug weaving
In this class you will:
- experience creating pattern in the warp vs pattern in the weft
- discuss a variety of weft materials and how to prepare them for rug weaving
- Weave a sample in Warp faced structure
- Weave a rug or several samples using weft faced materials, as in rag rugs
- You are encouraged to provide your own "rags" to make a more personal project
Exploring Overshot
Become familiar with this weave structure in history, and learn how to weave it today
In this class you will:
- explore the weave structure of beautiful Colonial Coverlets. This amazing weave structure was developed to make the most of simple 4 harness looms. We will look at period Weaver's draft books as well as modern adaptions.
- This 2 shuttle weave with its infinite variations can be used to weave towels, borders, table runners and of course, the iconic Coverlet
- In this class we will have time to make a throw or several smaller samples
Classes presented by the Butler Spinners and Weavers Guild
Intensive day long classes in Weaving and Spinning
--- Held each year in the Spring ---
- Introduction to Weaving - A class for the new weaver
- Exploring Weave Structures - A class for weavers with some experience
- Spinning on a Wheel - Learn to spin, no previous experience needed
