Jazzturtle Creations

Expressive Weaving Classes

Please note: In person studio classes are presently on pause due to COVID precautions. We are offering Virtual classes via Zoom. Individual Virtual sessions are 40 min, $30 a session. Or you can buy a series of 4 and get one free. Sessions can be tailored to the topics the student wants to cover. More intensive study requires the purchase of a series of sessions.

Expressive Weaving Classes

Bring mindful intention and a sense of adventure to your loom as you explore all the possibilities of expressive weaving on a rigid heddle loom. Studio members have priority to sign up for group classes.

Studio members have priority to sign up for group classes.

Class One

Indirect Warping with Spacing Variations

Learn how to indirect warp your Rigid Heddle loom using spacing variations to add interest and pattern

In-Person Virtual Studio Class

One Session - 40 Minutes. No experience required. $30 plus materials. Buy 4 Get 1 Free!
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Class Two

Creative Weaving Within Plain Weave Structure

Learn creative and textural weft techniques to take your plain weave to the next level. Techniques span across the spectrum of weaving. Inlay, shapes, holes, ruffles… possibilities are endless Topics can be led by the desire of the student.

In-Person Virtual Studio Class

Maybe you've seen something on line or on socials that you want to try? Let’s work it out. One Session - 40 Minutes. No experience required. $30 plus materials. Buy 4 Get 1 Free!
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Class three

Weaving with Unspun Fiber

Explore all the possibilities with weaving with unspun fiber. Techniques include how secure locks in your weaving so they don’t fall out, how to use roving/top as a textural element, and how to use rolags as yarn.

In-Person Virtual Studio Class

One Session - 40 Minutes. No experience required. $30 plus materials. Buy 4 Get 1 Free!
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Class Four

3D Weaving Explorations

See the possibilities of weaving three dimensional structure on your two dimensional loom. With clever warp and weft pattern, watch your cloth pop into dimension when you take it off the loom.

In-Person Virtual Studio Class

One Session - 40 Minutes. No experience required. $30 plus materials. Buy 4 Get 1 Free!
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Class Five

Sewing Handwoven Cloth

Shake the fear of cutting your cloth and take your weaving to the next level by learning how to sew your handwoven cloth. Classes can be tailored to the experience of the student. Start with pillows, then move to garments!

In-Person Virtual Studio Class

One Session - 40 Minutes. No experience required. $30 plus materials. Buy 4 Get 1 Free!
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