In-Person Course: Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving

In-Person Course: Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving

$225.00 • You Save
SAVE $20 when you register early! The price goes up 15 days ahead of the course.
Dates April 5-6 2025

SKUCO3039-001

Course Description

Learn to weave on a rigid heddle loom! A rigid heddle loom is a simple loom that is easy to set up and weave on. In this introductory class, you’ll learn what a loom is and how to set it up. We'll practice weaving, learn to change colors, and discuss techniques for finishing your handwoven projects.

Sessions Available

April 5 and 6, 2025

9:30 am to 3 pm

REGISTER EARLY! The price goes up $20 on March 21, 2025.

Class meets at

Schacht Spindle Company

6101 Ben Place

Boulder CO 80301

Directions

What's Included

Price includes yarn and use of a Schacht loom for the duration of the course.

What You'll Need

Please bring water, lunch, scissors, cloth measuring tape and a large eye tapestry needle.

Is This Course for you?

This course is designed with beginners in mind - no experience necessary.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel your course registration more than 8 days before it starts, you'll receive a full refund. For cancellations within 8 days of the course date, we'll refund 50% of the fee.

If Schacht must cancel the course for any reason, including travel difficulties (such as weather conditions) or instructor illness, we will issue a full refund and notify you as soon as possible. We will try to offer a reschedule date at the time of the cancellation.

Products Used in the Course

 
15in Cricket rigid heddle loom

Cricket Rigid Heddle Looms

From $229.00
 
pick-up sticks in 4 sizes

Pick Up Sticks

From $15.00
 
Cricket Loom, Cricket Stand, and 15in Cricket Trap

15" Cricket Trap

$39.00
 
reeds for rigid heddle looms

Rigid Heddle Reeds

From $39.00
 
15" Cricket Stand

Cricket Stands and Kits

From $11.00

Meet Your Instructor

Jane Patrick

Weaving has been Jane Patrick’s passion and profession for nearly 50 years. She first learned to weave while an exchange student in Iceland and knew then that weaving would be a part of her life. After moving to Boulder in 1976, she decided that she wanted to make her livelihood through weaving. Jane was an editor at Interweave Press, where she edited books as well as Handwoven magazine. After leaving Interweave, Jane joined her husband Barry Schacht at Schacht Spindle Company as Creative Director. Jane is the author of The Weaver’s Idea Book, as well as 2 other books on rigid heddle weaving. She is enthusiastic about the power of the simple rigid heddle loom and its ability to get new weavers feeling confident quickly.

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