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WWG Study Groups
Guild members are invited to participate in our Study Groups, where those who have special focus interests can join other like-minded members to learn and grow together. As of 2024, the following workshop groups are currently meeting: |
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The Tapestry Focus Group
We offer one on one mentoring sessions for the absolute beginner, or anyone having a particular problem, on a case-by-case basis. We bring our looms, yarns, books, ideas, and talk, weave, solve problems, answer questions and laugh a lot. So if you have an interest in Tapestry Weaving join our group and grow your craft. Our current format is to have one member focus on a subject that interests them, or a specific problem they are having, what types of equipment they favor, a new type of yarn they have discovered, present a video on a new technique they would like to try, or review an old technique that is a favorite. Perhaps introduce a new book they have discovered and give a review. This would be followed by general discussion to answer questions, go in depth on a certain issue. Sheila Atwater, Coordinator
The Rigid Heddle Study Group
This group is for beginning weavers with the goal to learn new techniques and weave structures. We are hoping to create useful things, vs. just samplers. For more questions contact Meg Spaulding at [email protected]. For more information, text or email Sheila Atwater at 360-201-0818 or [email protected]
Ikat Study Group
The Ikat Study Group has been working independently since fall 2023. For more information, please contact Carol Berry, [email protected]
Band Weaving Group
The Band Weavers Study Group continues to meet monthly to share our projects, learn, and be inspired by one another’s work. For more information, please contact Carol Berry, [email protected]
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Online Workshop Opportunities, From Sharon Allen, retiring Workshop Chair
Currently, we have no Workshop Chair replacement for Sharon, so she has kindly researched ways in which we can all continue to take workshops online until a volunteer steps up. This list can grow with new suggestions. (FYI, these are recommendations only; the Whatcom Weavers Guild does not have any official affiliations with any of these teaching sites).
In the meantime, if you’d like to get a group together to follow a particular online workshop, please consider forming a Study Group, as others have done in the past with the Jane Stafford Study Group, e.g. - Wendy Eakle, Newsletter Editor
Jane Stafford School of Weaving is justifiably famous for excellent online and live workshops in weaving techniques, with support forums and study groups janestaffordtextiles.com
Rebecca Mezoff, reknowned author of The Art of Tapestry Weaving offers several formats for learning tapestry weaving, from video courses, to online Zoom classes and in-person classes and seminars Online learning — Rebecca Mezoff
Schacht School of Textile Arts, featuring many helpful beginner classes, and advanced as well. Class subjects include: Frame & Tapestry Loom weaving, Inkle Loom, Rigid Heddle, and Shaft Loom weaving, Spinning, and other textile crafts Schacht School of Textile Arts
Lunatic Fringe Yarns features many project-specific kits &/or instructions available, as well as videos and live online classes (e.g., Double Rainbow On-line Class with Jennifer Moore!) Lunatic Fringe Yarns
Cally Booker, a quote from her website: “I am a handweaver based in Dundee on the east coast of Scotland. I love to teach the art and craft of weaving and, since the pandemic, I have mainly been doing so online.... to meet weavers from around the world and support them in developing their skills and growing their creative confidence. In my Warp Space blog I offer resources with the same intention: to help you achieve the results you want at the loom.” Cally Booker
Jennifer Moore wrote THE book about Doubleweave, and offers excellent guild programs, books, workshops and online courses Teaching — Doubleweaver
Longthread Media, publishers of Handwoven, Little Looms, Spin Off and Piecework; an annual membership will give you access to back issues of their publications, plus 145+ streaming video courses, bringing you up close to experts in spinning, weaving, needleworking, felting, and dyeing. Learn from an amazing collection of the greats, including Tom Knisely, Judith MacKenzie, Karen Selk, Sara Bixler, Jennifer Moore, Madelyn van der Hoogt, Robyn Spady, Diane Totten, Anita Luvera Mayer - you get the idea! Long Thread Media Workshops
Natalie Drummond offers workshops and information about Deflected DoubleWeave, Dimensional Felting, and Ice Dyeing - see also her Notes tab online. Natalie Woven
Sarah Ward offers all sorts of delightful workshops, such as Off-Loom Weaving, Rock Weaving (honestly!), Paper Weaving, and Darning & Visible Mending Lark & Bower (larkandbower.com)
Meanwhile, just in case you need to go shopping:
Cotton Clouds, the company that carries the UKI cotton that we used in the Sarah Jackson workshop has agreed to extend the free shipping on your orders. Simply enter WORKSHOP at checkout. Sharon has color cards if you need to borrow them. www.cottonclouds.com
Spincycle Yarns, that carries not only their own luscious locally made yarns, but also Brassard and GIST, has agreed to extend the 20% off of your purchase at their brick and mortar store of all the yarn in their weaving room! Simply identify yourself as a Whatcom Weavers Guild member to receive your discount. 112 Grand Ave., Bellingham
Northwest Yarns & Mercantile wants to be in on the party as well. They are offering 10% off all yarns with the exception of Lunatic Fringe Yarns. 206 W Magnolia St., Bellingham
- Sharon Allen
In the meantime, if you’d like to get a group together to follow a particular online workshop, please consider forming a Study Group, as others have done in the past with the Jane Stafford Study Group, e.g. - Wendy Eakle, Newsletter Editor
Jane Stafford School of Weaving is justifiably famous for excellent online and live workshops in weaving techniques, with support forums and study groups janestaffordtextiles.com
Rebecca Mezoff, reknowned author of The Art of Tapestry Weaving offers several formats for learning tapestry weaving, from video courses, to online Zoom classes and in-person classes and seminars Online learning — Rebecca Mezoff
Schacht School of Textile Arts, featuring many helpful beginner classes, and advanced as well. Class subjects include: Frame & Tapestry Loom weaving, Inkle Loom, Rigid Heddle, and Shaft Loom weaving, Spinning, and other textile crafts Schacht School of Textile Arts
Lunatic Fringe Yarns features many project-specific kits &/or instructions available, as well as videos and live online classes (e.g., Double Rainbow On-line Class with Jennifer Moore!) Lunatic Fringe Yarns
Cally Booker, a quote from her website: “I am a handweaver based in Dundee on the east coast of Scotland. I love to teach the art and craft of weaving and, since the pandemic, I have mainly been doing so online.... to meet weavers from around the world and support them in developing their skills and growing their creative confidence. In my Warp Space blog I offer resources with the same intention: to help you achieve the results you want at the loom.” Cally Booker
Jennifer Moore wrote THE book about Doubleweave, and offers excellent guild programs, books, workshops and online courses Teaching — Doubleweaver
Longthread Media, publishers of Handwoven, Little Looms, Spin Off and Piecework; an annual membership will give you access to back issues of their publications, plus 145+ streaming video courses, bringing you up close to experts in spinning, weaving, needleworking, felting, and dyeing. Learn from an amazing collection of the greats, including Tom Knisely, Judith MacKenzie, Karen Selk, Sara Bixler, Jennifer Moore, Madelyn van der Hoogt, Robyn Spady, Diane Totten, Anita Luvera Mayer - you get the idea! Long Thread Media Workshops
Natalie Drummond offers workshops and information about Deflected DoubleWeave, Dimensional Felting, and Ice Dyeing - see also her Notes tab online. Natalie Woven
Sarah Ward offers all sorts of delightful workshops, such as Off-Loom Weaving, Rock Weaving (honestly!), Paper Weaving, and Darning & Visible Mending Lark & Bower (larkandbower.com)
Meanwhile, just in case you need to go shopping:
Cotton Clouds, the company that carries the UKI cotton that we used in the Sarah Jackson workshop has agreed to extend the free shipping on your orders. Simply enter WORKSHOP at checkout. Sharon has color cards if you need to borrow them. www.cottonclouds.com
Spincycle Yarns, that carries not only their own luscious locally made yarns, but also Brassard and GIST, has agreed to extend the 20% off of your purchase at their brick and mortar store of all the yarn in their weaving room! Simply identify yourself as a Whatcom Weavers Guild member to receive your discount. 112 Grand Ave., Bellingham
Northwest Yarns & Mercantile wants to be in on the party as well. They are offering 10% off all yarns with the exception of Lunatic Fringe Yarns. 206 W Magnolia St., Bellingham
- Sharon Allen