We offer a variety of small, in-person weaving classes. If you see a class that you would like to take but it is not
scheduled or at a time that you can’t come please email Robin to schedule a class.
I started to offer virtual classes in 2021, but it seems difficult to offer the kind of class I like to present.
The exception is our Wednesday Weavers—Zoom is great for that! And we throw in a few in-person activities as well.
Clasped Warp Scarf on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Clasped Warp Scarf on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Clasped weft is a clever technique that enables the weaver to maintain two separate colors in a weft pick without using tapestry techniques. It can be used in a defined and planned manner or free-form as you weave. Imagine having that same freedom of color change in your warp!! Direct warping of a rigid heddle loom lends itself beautifully to this idea. You will bring a rigid heddle loom with a 5 or 6 dpi reed (sport yarn) or 8 dpi (fingering yarn) and warp it for a scarf in class using the clasped warp technique. You will begin weaving your scarf and be introduced to clasped weft, but will finish weaving your scarf at home. I will provide soft and colorful wool yarn for warp and weft. Yarn is included in class fee.
Experience level: Must have warped and woven on a rigid heddle loom at least once.
Next class scheduled:
TBA Plan for a 4-hour class.
Contact Robin to schedule a different class or a guild workshop.
Reference: Project and article in Little Looms, 2022 and Little looms, Summer 2025.
The class time will not allow finishing the scarf but weaving should be well under way for you to finish at home.
Students should bring:
Rigid heddle loom with or without stand, 5-6 dpi heddle (sport weight yarn) or 8 dpi heddle (fingering yarn), warping peg, stick shuttle, and paper for winding OR reserve one of my looms to rent ($25 for two weeks)
Scissors
Tape measure
This technique can be used on a 4-shaft floor or table loom, but that would be a different class. Contact me about that.
