101 Beginning Weaving

101 Beginning Weaving

Discover the fundamentals of handweaving in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. Over 2½ days, you will learn essential techniques while creating a structured sampler that can be finished as a wall hanging or table runner. The class covers dressing the loom, understanding basic materials, and developing consistent tension and workflow. You will explore reading weaving drafts, planning projects, and working with core weave structures, including plain weave and simple twill variations.

This sampler-based approach gives you a tangible piece to take home while building the knowledge and confidence to continue weaving independently. Each step connects technique with design, helping you understand how structure translates into beautiful, well-crafted cloth.

Enrollment Status

Open

Experience Level

Beginner

Maximum Class Size

10

Materials Fee

$45 covers learning resource, warp and weft yarn

Student Supplies

  • 4-shaft loom
  • Reed/sley hook
  • Shuttles
  • Two or more bobbins
  • Empty zip lock bags/marker for labeling fibers
  • Scissors, measuring tape, pens and pencils for note taking, great eyed needle

Homework

None

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Instructor

Leslie Fesperman

Instructor Bio

Leslie Fesperman is a handweaver and educator from Elkin, North Carolina. She teaches students of all levels. Leslie’s teaching emphasizes strong foundations, practical techniques, and thoughtful project planning. Her workshops provide a supportive environment where students gain confidence, develop skills, and experience the satisfaction of transforming yarn into cloth. She believes in connecting technique with creativity, helping each student leave with both understanding and inspiration.

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