BW 101 Learn to Weave:

Make a Scarf Using a Floor Loom

Thursdays, January 11 and 18, 2024, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Instructor: Joy Thaler

$130 for the class

Class limit: 4

Packet Fee: $10 payable to instructor on first day of class

Materials Fee: will vary depending on fiber selected, payable to instructor on first day of class

Skills needed: Beginner, no experience needed

Do you think you have an interest in weaving? This 2-day class is designed to help you discover the magic, fun, and endless possibilities of weaving. Students will be introduced to some of the basics of weaving including weaving terminology as well as the parts of the loom and how they work. Students will learn to wind a warp, dress a loom, and read a weaving draft or pattern. The instructor will guide students through this process as they create a plain weave scarf. Fibers for this project will be selected either prior to class (with the instructor’s guidance) or on the first day of class. Students should be prepared to pay both the packet fee and the materials fee with either cash or a check. The instructor will collect these amounts on the first day of class.

Supplies to Bring:

• Students should pack a lunch and a beverage. A refrigerator and microwave are available

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

Questions about this class? Contact the instructor, Joy Thaler at joyalive123@gmail.com.

Joy’s mother taught her to sew, crochet and embroider when she was growing up. While attending college in the early 1980’s she took a weaving class with Jeannette McMillan Pruis and fell in love with weaving. In 2006, she took another beginning weaving class at the Weavers Guild with Millie Stratton and has been weaving ever since. She had the good fortune to have Millie be a weaving mentor for a few years after taking that class. This gave her the confidence she needed to be an aspiring weaver and fiber artist. About 2 years after taking that class with Millie she was asked to teach beginning weaving at the Weavers Guild. She’s been teaching and developing our beginning level classes ever since. From 2016 to 2018 She completed and was certified for Levels 1 & 2 of a Master Weaving Program from Olds College located in Alberta, Canada. Olds College offered these classes in Yadkinville, NC. Recently, Joy’s began weaving yardage to sew into garments. She’s pleased to report that she completed her first garment using her handwoven fabric. She loves weaving and teaching and mentoring others in developing their own weaving abilities.

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.