There have been lots of changes in the fiber arts world – and lots of things have stayed the same! So I wanted to post an update on where I’m teaching and how to find the classes you’re looking for.
For the most part, I’m teaching classes at A Place to Weave in Leominster Mass. That includes several different entry level and advanced beginner classes in shaft loom weaving, inkle weaving, and spinning on both a wheel and a drop spindle. On the website, you’ll find classes taught by me as well as many other wonderful textile instructors under the lessons tab and the workshop tab. I also offer private lessons there.
In addition, I teach at guilds and conferences locally and afar. (I’m looking forward to teaching at the ANWG Conference in June 2027!) I’m available both in person and for Zoom presentations or private lessons.
There’s a summary of classes, workshops and lectures here. I try to keep it up to date, but I really like weaving more than I like working on my computer! If you have questions, feel free to contact me directly.
At The Fiber Loft, I’ll be adding a color palette class and a tablet weaving class to my usual weaving and spinning lineup. The Color Palette class is appropriate for all fiber creators – weavers, spinners, knitters, crocheters, quilters, and felters. One session will be offered during February school vacation week, when students aged 8-12 are welcome to join the class with an adult.
At A Place to Weave, I’ll be teaching some select specialized classes, including a new class on documenting weaving designs.
I’ll be back at The Unruly Stitch on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, and am adding an advanced beginner spinning class to the basic wheel spinning and drop spindle classes.
Lineup at The Fiber Loft
Inkle bands
Beginning Weaving on a 4-shaft loom
Fridays 1/24, 10am-5pm and 1/31, 10am-4pm (snow date 2/7)
OR
Saturdays 3/29, 10am-5pm and 4/5, 10am-4pm
Intro to Inkle Loom
*Friday 2/21, 10am-3pm
OR
Sunday 3/2, 10am-3pm, (break for lunch)
Intro to Inkle Writing and Pickup
Saturday 3/8, 10am-3pm, (break for lunch)
Drop Spindle
Saturday 3/1, 2-5pm
OR
Friday 3/28, 2-5pm
Beginning Spinning on a Wheel
Saturday 2/8, 10am-3pm, (break for lunch)
OR
Friday 4/4, 10am-3pm, (break for lunch)
Intro to Tablet Weaving
Sunday 4/6, 10am-3pm, (break for lunch)
Creating Color Palettes
*Monday 2/17, 1pm-4pm
OR
Saturday 3/1, 9am-noon
*These classes are offered during February vacation week. People ages 8-12 are welcome to come with an adult companion at a discounted rate.
Classes haven’t been posted yet, but I will be teaching a wide variety of classes. To sign up, call the shop directly. If there’s something in particular you are looking for, please let me know! I also offer private lessons at the Fiber Loft.
Beginning shaft loom weaving (2 full-day classes)
Advanced beginning weaving (series of 8 3-hour classes)
Sunday afternoons in September, 3 classes have been scheduled – Intro to drop spindle, Triangle loom weaving, and Yarn explorations. Sign up through the website.
New this fall, I’ll be offering private lessons and group spinning classes at this cozy new shop in Weston! For details on individual classes, go here. If you would like sign up for a class or schedule a private spinning lesson at the Unruly Stitch (on a Monday or another time), please contact me directly.
9 Sept
10am-12:30pm – Beginning spinning on a wheel, part 1
2pm-5pm – Drop spindle spinning
5pm to whenever needed – private spinning lessons*
23 Sept
10am-12:30pm – Beginning spinning on a wheel, part 2
2pm-5pm – Drop spindle spinning
5pm to whenever needed – private spinning lessons*
14 Oct
10am-1pm – Drop spindle spinning
1pm to whenever needed – private spinning lessons*
28 Oct
10am-3pm (with a break for lunch)– Beginning spinning on a wheel
1pm to whenever needed – private spinning lessons*
11 Nov
10am-1pm – Drop spindle spinning
1pm to whenever needed – private spinning lessons*
25 Nov (Thanksgiving week, so only if there are private lessons* booked)
9 Dec
10am-3pm (with a break for lunch)– Beginning spinning on a wheel
1pm to whenever needed – private spinning lessons*
