Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving
Event Information
Description
Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving
Saturday, September 12
9:00am - 3:30 pm
Instructor: Nancy Niemeyer
$75 Guild members / $100 non-members, plus $5 materials fee payable to the instructor
Level: Beginners
Class Limit: 5
Rigid Heddle weaving is a great way to get started weaving in a simple way. Rigid heddle looms are inexpensive, portable and quick to warp. You will learn to direct warp a rigid heddle loom with easy to find knitting yarn, learn the basics of weaving, and create a beautiful plain weave scarf in 6 hours. Looms will be provided for class.
No previous weaving experience needed.
Necessary Supplies: Purchase two balls of Lion Brand Tweed Stripes yarn in the same colorway. You can purchase Tweed Stripes at Joann Fabric and Craft stores or Joann.com. If you wish to use a different yarn, you must consult with the instructor prior to class.
Bring a lunch. A refrigerator and microwave are available to use.
Questions? Email Nancy at measuredthreads@gmail.com.
Problems registering? Contact the Education Chairs at classes@weaversguildcincinnati.org or leave a voice mail message at 513.593.9442.
Your registration fee will be refunded only if the class is cancelled or changed to a different day.
Organizer Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati
Organizer of Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving
The Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. was created in 1948 as a non-profit educational organization to promote interest in handweaving. Today, the Guild offers education in a wide range of fiber processes and techniques, including weaving, felting, spinning, basketry, knitting, and dyeing. Guild members are from the Cincinnati metropolitan area and surrounding communities, as well as from Kentucky and Indiana.
Members range in experience from beginners to professionals. All benefit from the Guild's priorities: education through classes, workshops, programs, study groups; sharing information and fiber techniques with other members and community groups; and promoting and supporting local fiber producers and businesses.
After 50 years of meeting in various churches throughout Greater Cincinnati, the Guild has its own home at 4870 Gray Road in Spring Grove Village.
