Jan 24 - 25, 9:00am-4:30pm (2 days)
Registration: Opens to Members @ noon October 18, 2025
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“Beyond Rectangles: Shaped Edges in Weaving” (two day in-person workshop)

Unlock the world of creative possibilities in weaving by breaking away from the standard rectangle! In this immersive 2-day workshop, participants will delve into the art of weaving shaped edges. Learn to create geometric and organic shapes that can stand alone or are connected by raw unwoven yarn, creating dynamic movement. From beginners to advanced weavers, everyone is invited to explore techniques that transcend traditional rectangular boundaries of weaving. Discover how to create shaped edges that not only stay secure but also add a charismatic flair to your woven masterpieces.

February 27 - March 1, 2026, 9:00am-4:30pm (3 days)
Registration: Opens to Members @ noon November 8, 2025
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“Pancakes & Waffles: Exploring Waffle Weave and Summer and Winter” (three day in-person workshop)

Drazzle your loom in maple syrup and butter and watch your woven “pancakes and waffles” come to life! Through this workshop, students will create their own series of circles and squares through the use of two different weave structures — waffle weave and summer & winter — sharing looms in a round-robin approach throughout the duration of the workshop. From creating the warp for these two different weave structures to dressing the loom, students will learn how to set up both 4 and 8-harness multi-shaft floor looms, and will leave with many samples for future playful projects!

Mar 27 - 29, 9:00am-4:30pm (3 days)
Registration: Opens to Members @ noon December 13, 2025
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“Transparent Tapestry” (three day in-person workshop)

In this 3-day workshop, you will learn about open warp tapestry technique through lectures and hands-on practice.

Inspired by Hansen’s work and that of her followers, you will learn how to design optimum cartoons using her technique. By looking at many samples and Robbie’s larger pieces, you will see how various choices affect the look of the surface, including borders and finishing techniques. Each student will weave a sample or small piece, approximately 9″ to 11″ wide, with a cartoon provided by Robbie LaFleur or your own design.

April 24 - 26, 9:00am-4:30pm (3 days)
Registration: Opens to Members @ noon January 10, 2026
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“Rya Weaving” (three day in-person workshop)

Explore the possibilities of pile rugs! In this 3 day class, students will learn to weave rya in the Swedish tradition to create their own contemporary work. Each student will create their own small scale designs and learn to transfer those drawings into knotwork. Three days of focused knotting will be broken up with lessons on color theory and blending, techniques for efficiency in larger pieces, calculating materials, and more. We will also explore the history of Scandinavian pile rugs from their purely utilitarian purpose in the Viking Age to the expressive designs of Mid-Century Modern and more. This method of hand-knotting is slow and meditative, with the opportunity to create eye-catching geometric designs or more nuanced painterly expression. When leaving the class, students will have a solid foundation in rya practice to make their own larger scale rugs or wall hangings in this global knotting technique.

May 29-31, 9:00am-4:30pm (3 days)
Registration: Opens to Members @ noon February 7, 2026
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“A Little Something Extra: Supplementary Warps and Wefts” (three day in-person workshop)

Enhance your handwoven textiles with the addition of supplementary warp or weft yarns (or both!). Supplementary warp and weft fabrics are compound structures, which means they have a foundation weave structure (often plain weave) plus additional pattern threads in the warp or weft. Explore the possibilities for decorative warp stripe motifs, weft pattern embellishments, deflected surface interest, eyelash and other pile weaves, and simple passementerie decorations. Workshop Participants will learn technical tips and tricks for achieving optimal pattern and design effects. The Round Robin workshop offers weavers an opportunity to try a variety of weave structures, and leave with an assortment of weave samples to use for future projects.