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Bound Weaving on Rigid Heddle with Peggy McIntosh

Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

Participants will learn Bound Weave, a weft-faced weave, so the warp does not show except in the fringe. Making a cover for a pillow allows you to experiment with weft-color changes to make several designs. The Bound Weave fabric is more dense, and therefore heavier, than a “balanced” weave. Students should bring the following: a […]

Tuesday All Fiber Arts Group

Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

Our Tuesday night study group encompasses any and all fiber arts. Bring your project, whatever it may be, and join us for an evening of fun and conversation. Our Tuesday night study groups are held at the Fiber Arts Center from 6 to 8 pm.

Wednesday Knitting Group

Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

On Wednesday afternoons, we host a lively knitting group from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Some of us like to knit lace, others more bulky yarn. Some make sweaters and other mushrooms. We have a few crocheters in amigurumi, too.

Introduction to Rigid Heddle Weaving with Peggy McIntosh

Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

In this one-day class, students will learn to warp and weave on a rigid heddle loom. Previous weaving experience is not necessary. The weave structure is a plain weave, or “tabby.” Students will use a direct warping method. Students will need a rigid heddle loom with a 7.5-dent or 8-dent heddle to fit the loom. […]

Beginning 4-Shaft Weaving with Gale Hill and Karin Lauderback

Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

In this three-day class, students will learn the basics of four-shaft loom weaving. They will learn to measure a warp, dress a loom and weave a chenille scarf. No previous weaving experience is necessary. Use of a guild loom is included. There will be an additional cost for the yarn ($5-10). The class will meet […]

Beginning 4-Shaft Weaving with Gale Hill and Karin Lauderback

Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

In this three-day class, students will learn the basics of four-shaft loom weaving. They will learn to measure a warp, dress a loom and weave a chenille scarf. No previous weaving experience is necessary. Use of a guild loom is included. There will be an additional cost for the yarn ($5-10). The class will meet […]

Introduction to Rigid Heddle Weaving with Peggy McIntosh

Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

In this one-day class, students will learn to warp and weave on a rigid heddle loom. Previous weaving experience is not necessary. The weave structure is a plain weave, or “tabby.” Students will use a direct warping method. Students will need a rigid heddle loom with a 7.5-dent or 8-dent heddle to fit the loom. […]

Beginning 4-Shaft Weaving with Gale Hill and Karin Lauderback

Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

In this three-day class, students will learn the basics of four-shaft loom weaving. They will learn to measure a warp, dress a loom and weave a chenille scarf. No previous weaving experience is necessary. Use of a guild loom is included. There will be an additional cost for the yarn ($5-10). The class will meet […]

Beginning Spinning on a Wheel with Nelly DeVault

Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

In this one-day class, students will begin by learning the basics of spinning wheel function and will leave with their own handspun yarn! This class is designed for raw beginners, but any spinners are welcome, whether you just can’t get the hang of your wheel or want help trouble-shooting any specific spinning problems. Note from […]

Guild Member Meeting

Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

Guild member meetings are the third Monday of each month April-September and the third Saturday of each month October-March with a program, followed by show and tell, and then our business meeting.