Learn to Weave on a Four Shaft Loom

The online course for new weavers.

Learn the Language of Weaving

Learn to read weaving drafts for floor looms and table looms.

Create Your Own Designs

Using twill, zig zag twill, basket weave and plain weave structures.

Weave a Sampler Scarf

To refer back to as you continue your weaving journey.

ONLINE COURSE- Learn to Weave on a Four Shaft Loom

$159.00 CAD
Learn to Weave on a Four Shaft Loom

Your comprehensive resource for 4 shaft weaving.

Over 50 instructional videos that guide you through making a warp, dressing your loom, weaving, finishing your cloth, and troubleshooting. View product images for course outline.

This course has everything you will need to know if you are a brand new weaver. Just bought a loom? This is the course you need to get you started. 

Already a weaver and looking to brush up on your skills, become more efficient, or learn additional tips and tricks? This course is for you too!

The course is built so you can watch from beginning to end, or jump around to the lessons you need. Video learning is supported by downloadable handouts and quality illustrations.

You will receive access via email within 24 hrs of your purchase. 

A 4 shaft loom and accessories are necessary to complete the course.

The kit that matches the materials used in the course can be purchases here.



    Is this course for me?

    This course is built for brand new weavers. Just bought a loom? This is the course you need. Are you a weaver and looking to brush up on your skills, become more efficient, or learn some tips and tricks? This course is for you! Not sure if this course is a good fit? Send us an email and we will be happy to chat with you.

    Testimonials

    I recently made a scarf and watched the video on hemstitching while I was hemstitching the scarf.  I have watched countless you tube videos on hemstitching and also have referenced so many books and for some reason could never be consistent in my method.  Your video was so clear and so easy to follow.  It is the nicest hemstitching I have ever done!

    Evelyn

    Hi Kim....just beamed this warp, following your instructions to the letter...or at least pretty close...this is one of the neatest warps I’ve done so far! Your pro tips are pure gold!!

    Bethanne

    I had no experience at all but I got this course when I bought a floor loom and it was so easy to follow. I hope you make a level 2!

    Kendra

    Thank you so much for your “Learning to Weave on a Four Shaft Loom” on-line course!   You are a wonderful teacher, and the videos presented the subject so well!  I’ve never done any weaving before, and your course made a daunting subject straightforward.  I’m sure I’ll be going back to it when I start my next project to refresh on details.

    Diana

    The video course that Gather Textiles has takes you through all the steps from using a warping board, chaining the warp and then tying on your warp to the loom. Info on how to read a pattern, weave it and then finishing your weaving project.

    I took the class in person and received this course to refer to. It’s been wonderful resource.

    Wendy

    Using video, images and illustrations we clearly answer questions like:

    What sort of yarn is good for weaving?

    How do I calculate how much yarn I need?

    How do I set up my loom efficiently?

    How do I read weaving patterns?

    What do I do with my cloth when it comes off the loom?

    What do I do if I make a mistake while threading my loom?

    What do I do if I notice a mistake when my cloth is off the loom?

    We share tips and tricks like:

    How to thread your loom 4 threads at a time

    How to save time while sleying the reed

    How to keep your selvedges even

    How to make sure your warp goes on smoothly

    And much, much more!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long do I have access to the course?

    This is a one time purchase for unlimited access! You can access the course for as long as we are around.

    What do I need to take the course?

    You will need a Four Shaft Loom, weaving yarn (you can purchase our course kit), and some basic weaving tools, including a shuttle and a sley hook

    Can I use a table loom?

    Yes, the course covers the use of both floor and table looms. As long as your loom has at least 4 shafts, it is appropriate for this course. We use a Schacht Baby Wolf Loom for the majority of the videos.

    About the Instructor

    Kim McCollum is a visual artist working in textiles. Kim has taught over 200 new weavers, specializing in contemporary artistic approaches. Her love of textiles has taken her to India, Morocco, and throughout Canada and the United States to study. Kim has a Masters of Fine Arts from the University of Alberta. is a graduate of Olds College Master Weaver program and is a co-Owner of Gather Textiles. 

    “I weave because I feel connected to generations of weavers before me, because weaving feels like a quiet resistance to mass production, and because I’m addicted to the tactile process and rhythm of working at the loom.”

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    ONLINE COURSE- Learn to Weave on a Four Shaft Loom

    $159.00 CAD

    Your comprehensive resource for 4 shaft weaving.

    Over 50 instructional videos that guide you through making a warp, dressing your loom, weaving, finishing your cloth, and troubleshooting. View product images for course outline.

    This course has everything you will need to know if you are a brand new weaver. Just bought a loom? This is the course you need to get you started. 

    Already a weaver and looking to brush up on your skills, become more efficient, or learn additional tips and tricks? This course is for you too!

    The course is built so you can watch from beginning to end, or jump around to the lessons you need. Video learning is supported by downloadable handouts and quality illustrations.

    You will receive access via email within 24 hrs of your purchase. 

    A 4 shaft loom and accessories are necessary to complete the course.

    The kit that matches the materials used in the course can be purchases here.



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