Instruction

SWG Workshops and Study Groups

Members of the Seattle Weavers Guild have many options for weaving instruction:

  • Workshops - Wonderful workshops are taught by visiting acclaimed artists on a variety of weaving topics (open to non-guild members if there is space available).
  • Mini-Workshops - Small in class size and short in duration, the Guild also offers Mini-workshops, taught by SWG members for their fellow members.
  • Summer Workshops - Every year, a special Summer Workshop is held at Seattle's Gasworks Park - a lovely setting for a weaving class.
  • Study Groups - SWG members pursuing self-study, can join a specialized study group for support, encouragement, feedback or advice on their weaving.

Classes

There's no substitute for learning from a teacher who can answer questions and watch what you are doing. Listed below, are some weaving classes available in the greater Seattle area:

The Weaving Studio at Southeast Seattle Senior Center - a wonderful studio with weaving and fiber-related classes, often taught by SWG members or others from the fiberart community. Download the SESSC Weaving Studio brochure.

Sue Willingham - a SWG member, Sue teaches beginning and advanced beginning weaving classes in her studio on Vashon Island. There is no set schedule; she plans classes when at least four people are interested at the same time. Classes are usually 2 1/2 or 3 hours one day a week (morning or evening) for eight weeks. The fee is $160 for the 2 1/2 hour classes and $190 for the 3 hour classes. Loom rental is $30 (beginners use table looms, others can use floor looms in the studio). Beginners are asked to buy Deborah Chandler's Learning to Weave. If you are interested, please contact Sue and she will let you know when a new class is planned. 206-463-1747 or msuewill@centurytel.net

The Weaving Works - a thriving local yarn store in the heart of Seattle's University district. It offers many classes and carries supplies for a wide range of textile pursuits, including weaving, spinning and knitting.

References

The following references are great for beginners.

These weaving books and more are availble from public library systems as well as the Seattle Weavers Guild library (available to members only.)