Introduction to Loop Braiding

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.

Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati

Finger loop braiding is a fun, easy to learn technique for making decorative multi-strand braids.

Braids and Bands Classes

Classes using various techniques to create fiber bands and braids

<h1>Introduction to Loop Braiding</h1><h3>Wednesday, October 18, 2023 and Thursday, October 19, 2023, </h3><h3> 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm</h3><h3>Instructor: Janie Yates</h3><p><strong>$50 for the class</strong></p><p><strong>Class limit: 6</strong></p><p><strong>Material fees: $10 for materials and packet, payable to the instructor</strong></p><p><strong>Skills needed: Beginner, no experience needed</strong></p><p>Finger loop braiding is a fun, easy to learn technique for making decorative multi-strand braids.  This style of braiding has been used around the world for thousands of years.  Finger loop braiding uses closed loops held on the fingers and requires no equipment.  One can make shoelaces, lanyards, flat bands, drawstrings, cordage, textile jewelry - any object that requires a narrow band or cord.</p><p>In this introductory course you will be working with five loops and learn to make braids that are square, flat, divided and triangle in shape creating several multi-colored patterns.</p><p>Supplies to Bring:</p><ul><li>Scissors and note taking supplies</li><li>snack and beverages</li></ul><p>Problems registering? Contact the Education Committee at classes@weaversguildcincinnati.org.</p><p>Questions about this class? Contact the instructor, Janie Yates at janie.yates67@gmail.com.</p><p>Depending on the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CDC guidelines</a> for Hamilton County at the time the class is held, a mask may be required. If so, you will be notified before the first class.</p><p><em>Fees are non-refundable. Your fee will only be refunded if the class is canceled or changed to a different date. Three registrations are required for a class to be held. Students will be notified before the start date if a class is canceled due to an insufficient number of students. Eventbrite processing and credit card payment fees will not be refunded if a student cancels for any reason.</em></p>