Heritage Weavers and Spinners Guild of Calgary


Weaving, Spinning, Felting, Dyeing, and more



Weaving Classes





Workshops



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Note also:

Newbie Studio


Are you new to the Guild? New to weaving, spinning, felting? Need a tune up? Do you have questions on your tie-up, equipment, warp cross, how next to proceed, or just need some moral support on your project? Come to the studio where experienced members will be available to answer your questions!

One Saturday per month

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Cost: Included in your guild membership!


Check the calendar for dates.








Beginner Weaving Class



New classes :

November 12th, 18th and 19th 2023


February 3rd, 4th and 10th 2024


May 4th, 5th and 11th 2024


Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm


Price: $300 for members

$350 for non-members

Includes $30 materials cost


Instructor: Tracy La Rose, Master Weaver


This class will take you through the process of winding a warp, dressing the loom, and weaving samplers of plain weave and twill. We will briefly discuss looms, sett, reading patterns, weaving yarns, and finishing your projects. You will have a chance to weave a tea towel in class as well as tackling a small projects after your sampler.


You will work on 4 shaft table looms most of the time, but have the opportunity to weave the tea towel on a floor loom.

Equipment and materials will be supplied.


Registration and payment information below.


All classes will be held at the (new) Studio of the HWSG Guild:

Austrian Canadian Cultural Centre

210-3112 11th St NE Calgary AB T2E 7J1

Entry is at the rear of the building, through the glass doors and up the stairs to the second floor.







Weaving Level II



New classes:​


April 6th, 7th and 13th 2024


Time: 9:30am - 3:30 pm


Price: $300 for members

$350 for non-members

Includes $35 materials cost


Instructor: Tracy La Rose, Master Weaver


You have taken a beginner’s weaving class and you have threaded a loom and woven a simple pattern. Now you want to make beautiful cloth with your new skills. All aspects of planning, weaving and finishing a woven piece will be addressed in a small class and many other questions will be addressed in a project-oriented workshop in our studio.


Equipment and materials will be supplied.


Registration and payment information below.


All classes will be held at the (new) Studio of the HWSG Guild:

Austrian Canadian Cultural Centre

210-3112 11th St NE Calgary AB T2E 7J1

Entry is at the rear of the building, through the glass doors and up the stairs to the second floor.



Registration, payment and Cancellation Information



Register by email following the link at below or by emailing RegistrarHWS@gmail.com


Please indicate if you would like to pay by e-transfer or cheque. You will receive a reply confirming your registration and an address where you can then send a cheque or an email address to send your e-transfer. Your cheque or e-transfer must be received within 1 week of receiving the confirmation email. If your payment is not received within this time your registration will not be guaranteed.


Registrations are accepted in the order they are received. Courses are non-refundable unless the class is cancelled by HWS. If you are unable to attend a class, you may transfer your spot to another person. Please register as early as possible: most classes have a registration deadline of 2 weeks prior to start of class. This allows the instructor time to prepare for class. If minimum enrollment is not met, we reserve the right to cancel the class. In this case a full tuition refund will be given. Instructors are not able to accept payment for classes: all registration must be received in advance.


Materials fee are payable to the instructor on the day of class



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Heritage Weavers and Spinners Guild of Calgary
OUR NEW STUDIO is at the Austrian Canadian Cultural Centre.
210-3112 11th St NE Calgary AB T2E 7J1





heritageweaversandspinners@gmail.com