Learn to Weave Course

A$460.00

Learn to Weave is a beginner-friendly introduction to weaving with Corrin. This hands-on course covers everything from fibres and yarns through to designing, weaving and finishing your own cloth on a rigid heddle loom. You'll leave with real skills, a finished piece you designed yourself, and the foundation to keep going independently.

Already done the workshop? Your $75 will be deducted from the course price!

What you'll learn:

  • The fundamentals of fibres, yarns and fabrics

  • The rigid heddle loom and essential weaving tools

  • How to design and prepare a woven project from start to finish

  • Simple weave structure and the colour and weave technique

  • How to finish and care for your handmade cloth

Duration: 6 sessions · 3 hours each

Loom: A rigid heddle loom and tools are required for this course. You have three options: bring your own, hire a kit below, or buy a loom below. Bringing your own? Contact Corrin first — corrin@workplayhouse.com.au

Locations:

  • Richmond — Richmond Neighbourhood Centre, The Stables, 19 Duke St

  • Northcote — Workplayhouse Studio (exact address provided on booking)

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Learn to Weave is a beginner-friendly introduction to weaving with Corrin. This hands-on course covers everything from fibres and yarns through to designing, weaving and finishing your own cloth on a rigid heddle loom. You'll leave with real skills, a finished piece you designed yourself, and the foundation to keep going independently.

Already done the workshop? Your $75 will be deducted from the course price!

What you'll learn:

  • The fundamentals of fibres, yarns and fabrics

  • The rigid heddle loom and essential weaving tools

  • How to design and prepare a woven project from start to finish

  • Simple weave structure and the colour and weave technique

  • How to finish and care for your handmade cloth

Duration: 6 sessions · 3 hours each

Loom: A rigid heddle loom and tools are required for this course. You have three options: bring your own, hire a kit below, or buy a loom below. Bringing your own? Contact Corrin first — corrin@workplayhouse.com.au

Locations:

  • Richmond — Richmond Neighbourhood Centre, The Stables, 19 Duke St

  • Northcote — Workplayhouse Studio (exact address provided on booking)

Loom + Tool Package Hire Loom + Tool Package Hire Loom + Tool Package Hire
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★★★★★

“I recently did Learning to Weave with Corrin. I loved it! The course was well-structured and went at a comfortable pace. Corrin was a very patient and encouraging teacher. The activity was both creative and mindful, and the results were immensely satisfying. I can’t wait to do the next course and learn more skills, techniques and patterns.”

— Megan U.

Your questions, answered

  • The workshop is one 3 hour session covering the essential foundations of weaving with yarn. 

    The course runs for 6 weeks and includes this session plus the remaining 5 sessions weaving on a rigid heddle loom.

    If you’re not sure – just sign up to the workshop and you’ll receive a 75$ discount if you choose to purchase the course later.

  • Your supply of cotton yarn for sampling and final garment. You may find extra time to weave at home. Yarn is supplied specifically for the times you are learn during the course.

    A take home workbook to record your sampling and fibres and patterns

  • Yes!

    The cost of the loom and tools is not included in the course fee. If you don’t have your own fear not, looms and equipment are available to rent. Your rental package will be provided during the second session. When we begin warping, and should be return at the end of the final session.

    Please add this item onto your course purchase.

     An inventory checklist will be included and received upon return to ensure everything is ready for the next enthusiastic weaver. This system works on mutual trust – Corrin’s preferred way of doing things – and she kindly asks that all items are handled with care and returned on time.

    Missing or damaged items may result in some seriously bad karma – and a replacement fee of up to $400 covers the full kit and express shipping to keep things running smoothly for the next student, just like they did for you.

  • Please bring with you your reading glasses, pair of scissors, tapestry or darning needle, little ruler and pen/pencil. Snacks are not provided but please bring one if you like.

    If you are bringing your own rigid heddle loom, please also include 2 shuttles, a 3dpcm reed, threading hook and warping tools. If you are unsure, please email or call.

  • You will learn to weave a simple weave structure and then how to make variations to make it more interesting Weaving is a slow meditative process that needs time to experiment and enjoy. We will make two useful items however; everyone learns and weaves at a different pace. Ideally, you’ll walk away with some towelling and scarf. The focus here is about understanding good foundation techniques.

  • A rigid heddle loom is required for this course. If you need one, please add a Loom+Tool Package for hire to your cart.

    Please bring yourself a snack if needed. Yarn required to make your samples are included in the cost of the course. If you would like to weave additional items while you have access to a loom you’re welcome to however, extra yarn can me purchased separately.

     

    I already have a loom but it’s not a heddle loom, can I use my own?

    Yes hopefully.

    Looms come in all shapes and sizes and this depends on the size and different equipment needed to warp up. There’s some set up variations but possibly can be a workaround. Contact to discuss.