We are so happy to be able to share our weaving skills and creative mood with you and get to know you better. Our weaving studio in Rethymno welcomes new groups of ambitious weavers every week!
Our workshops are suitable for beginners who want to take their first steps in the vast world of weaving.
The following courses are available:
1. RIGID HEDDLE LOOM WEAVING
Over the course of a nine-hour class, you’ll plan out your design, choose your yarns (warp and weft) and begin transforming your design into a woven scarf.
You will learn how to operate a rigid heddle loom, warping, and threading of the loom, hem stitch, plain weave, how to change colors, and several decorative techniques.
We’ll also cover general weaving principles and how to apply these in your work in the future.
You will leave the workshop with an almost 2m long scarf, entirely woven and decorated by your hands and a lot of inspiration for your future projects.
9 hours class / 135€
2. TAPESTRY WEAVING
Over the course of a nine-hour course you will learn the basics of tapestry weaving but you will also discover the way to add geometric patterns in your weaving. A starter’s kit will be included in the price.
For more information please contact us. Coffee and cake will be served during the class.
15 hours class / 180E
3. WEAVE YOUR RUG
Over the course of a 20 hour class you will start by weving plain weave and gradually add shapes, stripes or texture to your rug.
You will learn how to start and finish your rug on a floor, 2 shaft loom.
The rug you will get at the end of the course will be approximately 0.80×1,20cm.
Wool yarns in a variety of colours will be provided.
20 hours class / 250E
If you wish to take the first steps in the vast world of weaving and express your creativity come and join us!