Floor Loom Classes

Floor Looms may be used to make anything from rugs to fine fabrics. These are large looms that the weaver operates using both hands and feet. We have a large variety of floor looms in the studio, and endeavor to match the student to looms that fit the students body type and personality. 

These classes are arranged one-to-one, based on your availability. Reach out to us to set up a time today! (If you are looking for upcoming workshops on other fiber themes, please click HERE.)

Pre-Warped Projects - 

These projects are suitable for both brand new weavers and weavers with prior experience. Each of the projects takes ~3 hrs to complete, and you will learn the basics of floor loom weaving while completing the project. If you would prefer to come with a small group, please contact us ahead of time to check availability. 

• Studio Weaver refers to a weaver that has previously taken a beginner weaver class, or has been specifically authorized by us to be a studio weaver. 

Individual projects - cost as detailed below

• Once a weaver has completed a pre-warped project (or otherwise has permission to be a studio weaver), the weaver can reserve a studio loom on a project by project basis. These projects typically comprise 3 phases:

1. Project Planning - this encompasses selecting the fibers, patterns, colors, and loom appropriate for the project you would like to complete, along with calculating the amount of warp and weft needed. We can help you through every step of this planning for a $25 charge, or if a weaver feels comfortable planning on their own, they are more than welcome to do so. 
2. Warping - we can warp the loom for you (there is a $0.20/end charge), or we can teach you how to warp ($150 charge). If a weaver feels comfortable warping on their own, there is a $15/day studio fee for the day(s) the student is warping. 
3. Weaving - there is a $15/day studio fee for each day the weaver is in the studio weaving. These days do not need to be consecutive, but we do ask that weavers work diligently on their projects because others may be waiting to use the loom. 

Project planning for floor looms – 1 hour - $25.00

• Up to 4 students at a time, scheduled on an individual basis.
• This class will walk the student through the decisions necessary to plan a weaving project. Students will receive a worksheet that they can take home to aid in planning future projects. 

Finishing techniques – 1 hour - $25.00

• Up to 4 students at a time, scheduled on an individual basis.
• This class covers various means of finishing a woven floor loom project, including different types of fringe, knots, and stitches. This is a theory class only – no project will be completed during the class. Students are welcome to bring in their own projects that need finishing, however. 

Warping for floor looms – 4-16 hours - $150.00

• Up to 3 students at a time, scheduled on an individual basis.
• This class covers the theory of warping from front to back, back to front, and sectional warping.
• Students will get hands on experience, warping a project of their choice.
• Students will learn the reasoning behind each step, and learn basic troubleshooting skills.
• If students would like to warp a studio loom for subsequent use, they can use this class for aid in warping the loom, and then proceed to reserve their warped loom for studio time.

Coming Soon - Draw Loom Introductory course – 2 hours - $50.00

• This class will cover the theory of draw looms and basic pattern design. It is a pre-requisite to studio time on the draw loom. (In some situations, waivers will be provided).

Coming Soon - Dobby Loom Introductory course – 2 hours - $50.00

• This class will cover the theory of dobby looms and basic pattern design. It is a pre-requisite to studio time on the dobby loom. (In some situations, waivers will be provided).