Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving

Monday, September 25, 9:00am – 3:30pm 

Instructor: Nancy Niemeyer

$70 for the class

Materials fee: $5 loom rental fee, payable to the instructor in class

Level: Beginners – no previous weaving experience needed

Class Limit: 4

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, learn the basics of weaving, and create a beautiful plain weave scarf of 5 to 7 feet in just 6 hours. Loom kit rental from the teacher is an additional $5, payable at class. The loom rental includes all needed supplies other than your yarn. We will use a 5 dent heddle and bulky yarn to make the weaving go quickly. If you have your own loom and do not have a 5 dent heddle you must let the instructor know. The yarns listed below will not work with any heddle other than a 5 or 6 dent heddle.

No previous weaving experience needed.

Supplies to buy:

• One (1) ball of James C. Brett Marble Chunky. (Marble Chunky is available locally at Silk Road Textiles on Hamilton Ave. in College Hill and many online retailers such as Webs.

OR

• Two (2) skeins in the same colorway of Knitpicks Chroma Twist in BULKY (70% Superwash Wool, 30% Nylon).  This is an online order only and cannot be purchased locally. Knitpicks Chroma Twist Bulky

Please order with enough time to receive it before class if you order online.  If you cannot get one of the recommended yarns, please contact the teacher, Nancy Niemeyer. Bring a lunch and beverages.  A refrigerator and microwave are available to use.

Problems registering? Contact the Education Committee at classes@weaversguildcincinnati.org.

Questions about this class? Contact the instructor, Nancy Niemeyer at measuredthreads@gmail.com.

Depending on the CDC guidelines 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.

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.