Workshops

This workshop is currently fully registered. You may wish to request to be on the waiting list for the next session.

Introduction to weaving on a Table Loom - Norma Rosier

Norma has been weaving for over 40 years, and was a professional rug and tapestry weaver for many years.She now weaves for fun on several looms and enjoys teaching classes for beginner weavers

Monday evenings 6-8pm; Sept. 15 - Nov. 10 (excluding Thanksgiving Oct.13)

Description: For new and interested weavers, also suitable as a refresher class.

In this 8 week night class (2 hours per week) you will learn the basics of weaving using a table loom or a rigid heddle loom. Table looms are slightly simpler to use than floor looms, but the techniques learnt will apply to both types of looms. Rigid heddle looms are much simpler to set up, but more limited in the types of weaving possible.

You will learn how to prepare the loom and weave a small item such as a sampler or scarf. We will also discuss planning a weaving project and understanding patterns. Teaching is geared to the needs and pace of each student.

Minimum 4 - Maximum 5

No material fee

Members - $271.20 (incl. hst) Non members - $ 288.25 (incl. hst)

Rib Basket Weaving - with Barbara Heins

Barbara has been working with fibre since childhood. This includes weaving, basket making and knitting. Weaving later became her main interest and she completed the OHS Master Weaver Certificate. She teaches a range of weaving and basket making classes.

We will reschedule this workshop

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Participants will make a rib basket using either commercial reed, or a mixture of natural and commercial materials. These baskets are constructed around a series of hoops and ribs. This means their final shape is determined from the beginning structure. They are often named after their shape or function. The photos show a melon and a potato basket.

A materials fee of $10.00 to $20.00 (depending on materials used) will be payable to the instructor on the day of the workshop.

Maximum Number of participants: 8

Members: $101.70 incl. Hst Non members - $118.65

Introduction to spinning on a wheel - Stacey Robb

Sunday October 19, 2025 AND Sunday October 26, 2025 9 am - 3 pm (12 hours)

Minimum 4 participants - Maximum - 6 participants.

Students will learn how to use a spinning wheel to produce a singles yarn on the first day.

They will have time to practice this technique before the second day, when they will learn to ply the yarn to produce 2 ply yarn. (Guild wheels may be borrowed - with a deposit - to take home)

They will also be introduced to the use of colour in designing yarn.

Students can bring their own wheels* or inform the instructor if they need to borrow one from the guild.

* Your own wheel needs to be in good working order; there is no time in this workshop to make significant adjustments to a wheel.

Members may also use a Guild wheel for an additional 2 weeks after the end of the workshop. ( a deposit is required).

Material fee: $30 payable to the instructor

Members - $ 203.40 (incl hst) Non members: $237.30 (incl. hst)

Rigid Heddle - Introduction and Exploration - Brandy Hyndman

I am a cancer researcher at Queen’s University by day. In the summers I can be found outside riding my bicycle and in the winters out playing in the snow. I got hooked on weaving after taking the Rigid Heddle Weaving workshop at KHWS 2018. Since then, I’ve been excited to share the power of these little looms with others, tackling everything from plain weave to 4 shaft twill patterns.

Saturday October 18, 2025 9am -4 pm

minimum 4 - maximum 6 participants

A rigid heddle loom is a small portable tool that allows us to learn the terminology and basic techniques for weaving. For those who have some experience with weaving, you will be able to explore additional techniques and ways that this loom may help you sample for larger weaving projects. With much less loom waste than a floor loom, rigid heddle looms are perfect for using your special skeins of art yarn, hand spun or hand dyed yarn. At the end of the session, you will have a sampler or small project to take with you and some suggestions for next steps in weaving with a rigid heddle loom. Note: Looms will be warped, this workshop involves weaving only. No Experience needed.

Material fee: - To be confirmed

Members: $118.65 (incl.hst) Non- members: $135.60 (incl.hst)

Introduction to Weaving on a Floor Loom -Barbara Heins

Friday Nov. 14

Sat. Nov. 15 Fri. 5pm-9pm; Sat. 9am - 4pm;

Sat Nov. 22 Sat. 9am - 4pm

Minimum 4 - Maximum 6 participants

Description: Students will learn basic weaving theory and loom parts before winding a warp, dressing a floor loom and weaving a small sampler using various treadlings including plain weave / tabby, twill weaves, inlay and a simple lace weave. They will learn how to plan a project

Material fee - $10 payable to instructor

Members: $288.15 Non members: $305.10

To register for a workshop - email your interest to register to kinghws@gmail.com. At this time, please notify us regarding any special requirements such as allergies, therapy dogs etc so we can let other students know.

NOTE: Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.

Once you receive a confirmation reply, your payment will be requested to reserve your place in the workshop. This payment will hold your spot in the workshop.

We are now able to accept e transfers - Once your registration has been confirmed, you will be provided with instructions for e transfer.

Cheques (payable to KHWS) or cash for workshop payment may be dropped off at our studio or sent by mail to the address below.

Kingston Handloom Weavers and Spinners
Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning
205 - 370 King Street West
Kingston, ON
K7L 2X4

Equipment and Material fees

Materials and printing fees are payable to the instructor. Supplies/equipment lists will be distributed closer to the workshop.

Studio looms or spinning wheels are available to reserve (included in Introductory Workshops). Work must be removed from looms within 2 weeks of a workshop, after which a rental fee will be charged if the loom is not required for another workshop.

If for some reason, you have to cancel, we might be able to fill your spot and give a partial refund. There will be a penalty to cover administrative time. If your spot can’t be filled, there may be no refund at all. Please understand that instructors plan for a certain number of participants. If a workshop is cancelled by KHWS (e.g. if there are insufficient registrations), then a full refund will be given.

If you are not yet a Guild member contact us HERE for more details. NOTE: Our membership year begins June 1 and ends May 31.

In addition to scheduled workshops, we offer introductory classes whenever we have enough participants. If you and three friends want a particular workshop we can make arrangements.

You do not need to be a member to register for a workshop, but members benefit from reduced workshop fees.

Guild members have access to our studio equipment and extensive library.

We have mentors in spinning, weaving, basketry, and felting.

Our workshop schedule is updated for September - November 2025

Introduction to Weaving on a Table Loom - fully registered for this session

Rib Basket Weaving - RESCHEDULING

Introduction to Spinning on a Wheel - Stacey Robb

Introduction and Exploration of Rigid Heddle Weaving

Warp and Weave a Small project with a Rigid Heddle Loom

Introduction Weaving on a Floor Loom

Workshop Registration

Workshops offered in 2025 - 2026