ONLINE COURSE- Learn to Weave on a Four Shaft Loom
ONLINE COURSE- Learn to Weave on a Four Shaft Loom - Online Course is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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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.
ONLINE COURSE- Learn to Weave on a Four Shaft Loom
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.
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?
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.
Can I use a table loom?
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.”
