Floor Loom Weaving
Adult | Registration closed 10/6/2024
Students will learn the basics of weaving on a multi-shaft loom. Beginning students will learn the fundamentals of how a loom operates and will be given the opportunity to sit at a warped loom prior to beginning their own project. From there, students will learn how to read a weaving pattern, how to prepare the warp and how to dress the loom. First-time weavers will begin by weaving a sampler to explore various twill structures. After completing a sampler, students can choose a project based on their own interests. Projects could be anything from towels, to scarves, to woven fabric for a sewing project. Class includes an additional 9 hours of open studio time, allowing students to work on their piece outside of class time.
***“Returning students and/or more advanced weavers can reach out to the instructor ahead of time to put together an individualized project plan.”
**Beginning weavers pay a fee of $30 for material**
Experienced weavers may bring their own fiber.
- There is a $4 registration fee included in tuition.
Members will have the $4 fee deducted from the tuition.
**Beginning weavers pay a fee of $30 for materials**
** Class size is limited to 6 students aged 16 to adult.
*** Please note there are several steps to walk down to the Fiber Studio ***
**Please note that classes at Brookfield Craft Center must meet a minimum number of 2 registrations for the class to run. Students will be notified within a week's notice whether their class will be held. If the class is canceled due to low enrollment, students may request to be transferred to another class or be refunded in full.
To use the fiber studio outside of class hours to work on weaving projects, please call the gallery shop at 203-775-4526 during shop hours ahead of time to ensure that the studio is available. Shop hours may be viewed on the BCC website: www.brookfieldcraft.org/gallery-shop-2/
Katie Strano
Katie Strano is fiber artist focusing on small scale production weaving, and art pieces for her business, Heddle Over Heels. She has worked with regional farmers to create handwoven pieces using their locally grown wool and fibers. In addition, she offers private weaving lessons and is also the floor loom and rigid heddle weaving instructor at Brookfield Craft Center, in Brookfield, CT. She works out of her home studio in Southbury, CT. More information can be found at heddleoverheels.com