Heritage Weavers and Spinners Guild of Calgary


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Beginner Weaving Class

New class dates:



​​October 15, 16 and 22, 2022

Time: 9 am- 3 pm


Member Price: $250

Materials. : $30, payable to the instructor on first day of class


For ages 16+


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, weaviing yarns, and finishing your projects. You will have a chance to weave a teatowel 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 teatowel on a floor loom


Registration and payment information below.


All classes are held at the Studio of the HWSG Guild:

ArtPoint Studio, 1038 17th Ave SE Calgary, AB T2G 1J8.





Advanced Beginners Floor Loom Class




Dates: TBD

Time: 9am - 4:30pm


Price: $250

Materials Fee: $35

Instructor: Norma Westcott



You have taken a beginners weaving class and and you have threaded a loom and woven a simple pattern. Now you want to make beautiful cloth with your new skills. How do you plan the threading pattern? Tie-up, treadling, what are they? What loom is best for me? These and many other questions will be addressed in a project oriented workshop in our Studio. you will be guided by an experienced weaver who will help you weave a project on a floor loom. All aspects of planning, weaving and finishing a woven piece will be addressed in a small class setting. You will have weaving theory explained in simple language and will be guided through some of the extensive resources in the Heritage Weavers and Spinners Guild’s library. Equipment will be supplied.



Registration and payment information below.



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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OUR STUDIO, at ARTPOINT:



1038 17th Ave SE Calgary, Ab T2G 1J8

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