Hem a Rag Rug
When: Saturday, August 22
Time: 10:00A to 1:00P
Instructor: Loretta Stacy
Cost: $49 + $10 Materials fee (Due day of class to instructor)

Learn to hem a rag rug with a firm hem.  No corners to curl and no knots to stand on. This hem is very firm and keeps your rug flat on the floor. The student will learn to do a half Damascus and hem the rug.

Instructor will provide rag rug samples to hem. The student can take them home as an example to keep. We will use the sewing machines at AATC.

This class is for people who already have weaving experience and want to learn more about finishing off a woven rag rug.

Feel free to reach out to Carrie.aatc@gmail.com with any questions.

Rigid Heddle Warping Refresher Class
Instructors: Liz Statz and Jill Bishop
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 10A-1P

Do you own a rigid heddle loom and can’t remember how to warp it?  This is the class for you!  This class will take you step by step through the Direct Warping process of a rigid heddle loom.  Bring in your own loom or use one of the ones provided and you will leave with a successfully warped loom.

All materials are provided and you will also leave with a handout to aid you when you are back at home.

This class is for people who already have weaving experience and want a refresher course on how to warp a loom.

Understanding Weaving Drafts and Basic Weaves
Instructor: Loretta Stacy
When: Wednesday, October 14 AND 21, 2026
Time: 1P to 4P
Cost: $98 (Students are also asked to purchase a book ahead of time - see below - and to bring $3 to class to cover handouts provided by the instructor)

This will be a 2 part class for intermediate and advanced weavers. The first class will cover understanding weaving drafts. The second class will cover basic weaves.

Students will learn to read a draft and do drawdowns so they can learn to make their own designs in the future.

We will use the book, The Complete Book of Drafting for Handweavers by Madelyn van der Hoogt.  Students may purchase this book from various weaving suppliers online, including:

https://www.yarnbarn-ks.com
https://www.eugenetextilecenter.com
https://woolery.com.

The cost of the book is approximately $25. This is a good reference book to have in your weaving library.

There will be an additional $3 charge for handouts payable to the instructor on the first day of class. 

Students should bring to class:

• The Complete Book of Drafting for Handweavers
• A good pencil
• Eraser
• Colored pencils for the second-class period.

Feel to reach out to carrie.aatc@gmail.com with any questions.