The Weaving School

Learn to weave. Learn new techniques.

Overview

WGGB sponsors the Weaving School in cooperation with the Catonsville Recreation and Parks Council and the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks.  Classes are open to all adults in the community and are held at Hillcrest Elementary School in Catonsville.  For most classes, looms are provided.

The Weaving School is open to the general public and to Guild members.

Skill Levels

• Novice – No previous weaving experience
• Step-Up – Completed a Beginning Weaving class and understands concepts of reading a draft, warping and weaving. Classes designed to extend skills of beginning weavers.
• Step-Out – Completed a Beginning Weaving class and is able to independently plan a project, warp a loom and weave. Classes designed to expand knowledge of weave structures and techniques.

Registration Process

The WGGB Weaving School is operated through the Catonsville Recreation and Parks Department – online registration is now open.

To register or to be placed on a waitlist, visit: https://wggbweavingschool.corsizio.com/

2026 Class Descriptions

Lace Weaves – Huck and Bronson
Starts Saturday, February 21, 2026

Have you ever marveled at the sophistication and beauty of woven lace table linens? Come learn about and weave loom-controlled lace in both Huck Lace and Atwater Bronson Lace! You will learn what block weaves are and how to design original designs in block weaves. Students will weave samplers and small projects in both Huck Lace and Atwater Bronson Lace. Come explore the beauty of loom-controlled lace weaves!

For more details, to register, or to be placed on a waitlist, go to https://wggbweavingschool.corsizio.com/

SPRING BEGINNING WEAVING
Starts Saturday, April 11, 2026

Please make sure you are available to attend all 6 sessions.

Weaving classes for someone with no previous weaving experience.

4 shaft loom floor loom and yarns are provided.

This class is designed for adult beginners with no previous weaving experience. The instruction focus is on teaching a simple, efficient method for warping and weaving with a 4-shaft floor loom. Projects will be completed using both cotton and wool fibers. This class will allow students to become confident about planning projects, choosing yarns, warping the loom and finishing their cloth. Students will use our “Wolf Pup” floor loom and all materials are included. Projects will be started in class and completed at home. Students should expect to spend several hours weaving at home per project.

For more details, to register, or to be placed on a waitlist, go to https://wggbweavingschool.corsizio.com/

Weave with Illusions: Discover Shadow Weave!
Starts Saturday, March 14, 2026

Shadow Weave is a mesmerizing color-and-weave technique that brings a three-dimensional look to your handwoven cloth! While the basic interlacement is simple plain weave, the magic comes from using alternating contrasting colors in both the warp and weft, based on a structure drafted from a twill design. The resulting visual pattern seems to sink into the surface, offering an effect entirely different from the physical yarn interlacement.

In this class, you will design and weave a scarf using smooth, lustrous Tencel yarn in contrasting colors.

What you will learn:
– Drafting: How to convert a twill draft into the unique threading and tie-up for Shadow Weave on a 4-shaft loom. You can use patterns created in class or use a design provided.
– Yarn Selection & Color Theory: Tips for choosing appropriate yarns and colors to maximize the shadow effect.
– Warping: A quick and efficient method for winding a two-color warp.
– Weaving: Techniques for smooth and efficient weaving using two shuttles to manage your contrasting weft colors.
Unleash the optical power of color-and-weave and create a textile that truly captures the eye!

Please note that the loom provided for this class is a Schacht “Wolf Pup” dimensions and weight are below:
Open Height – 29.5″
Folded Height – 42″
Open Footprint – 33″ x 26″
Folded Footprint – 16″ x 26″
Weight – 38 lbs.

For more details, to register, or to be placed on a waitlist, go to https://wggbweavingschool.corsizio.com/

Supplemental Warp Scarf
Starts Saturday, May 30, 2026

This class will explore methods for weaving with a supplementary warp but without the need to have a double back beam. Supplemental warp threads take up at a different rate from the ground warp and therefore need to be tensioned separately. We will use alternate methods of tensioning the supplementary warp.

Students will also learn how to turn a draft which changes the pattern weft into a supplementary warp pattern woven over a plain weave ground fabric. This allows more flexibility in design placement and creates a fabric with more drape.

For more details, to register, or to be placed on a waitlist, go to https://wggbweavingschool.corsizio.com/

Front to Back Warping and Tips
Saturday, June 27, 2026

There's more than one way to warp a loom! In our beginning weaving class, you learned back-to-front warping. But there are some situations where you'll want to warp your loom from the front to the back. Want to design in the reed? Plan to tie on another warp? Don't have a raddle? Just want to try another approach to see if it will work better for you? This is your class. Spend a day focusing on good warp management and trying a couple of different front-to-back warping techniques.

For more details, to register, or to be placed on a waitlist, go to https://wggbweavingschool.corsizio.com/

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