• On Demand

    This course is self-paced and is available immediately after you enroll.

  • 101 Level Course

    Great for brand new weavers and all other levels interested in brushing up on skills.

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Learn to Weave in a Weekend

It can be challenging to learn a new skill, and weaving is no different. That’s why expert weaver Sara Bixler designed this comprehensive course to give you the support, techniques, and advice you need to weave successfully on a rigid-heddle loom.

You’ll find everything you need in one place, including:

  • Common weaving terms to teach you the lingo
  • Tools and equipment and how to use them
  • Parts of the loom and steps to get yours set up
  • Ways to incorporate stripes for colorful and easy design variations
  • Advice for great on-loom warp tension and much more


Learn at your own pace and in the best way for you. Watch the entire course and then apply your new skills, weave as you go, or mix and match the two methods. It’s up to you! 

As you watch, you’ll learn to weave a beautiful Fibonacci striped scarf with Sara’s guidance. You can also try one of the many design options Sara describes in the video and that we’ve included in the course workbook. That course workbook comes with the video and provides resources and insights to help you now and down the road.

Whether you are brand new to weaving, want to improve your skills, or just love learning new things, this rigid-heddle weaving course is for you.

This course is brought to you by:

The Kromski’s take pride in providing spinners and weavers worldwide with high-quality, well-engineered spinning and weaving tools that not only operate at modern standards but also have a design and architecture that enhance the lives and surroundings of their customers. Form and function come together in the hands of a Kromski artisan, and the results are a sight to behold, use and own. Learn more at https://kromskina.com.

An Introduction from Instructor Sara Bixler

The advice, instructions, and in-depth resources in this course will help you gain all the skills you need to start weaving on a rigid-heddle loom. From yarns and tools to warping, weaving, and finishing, you’ll get help from expert teacher Sara C. Bixler at each step. Grab your loom, and let’s get started weaving!

Materials and equipment:

  • Rigid-heddle loom
  • Heddle of appropriate dent size
  • Packing paper or sticks
  • Shuttles
  • Tape Measure
  • T-pins and tapestry needles
  • Scissors- small and large
  • Yarn for your warp and weft
  • Draft or design you will be following
  • Threading hook
  • Warping Tools (direct or indirect)


Included in the course:

  • 2 hours 36 minutes of video instruction
  • Workbook
  • Bonus resources


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A special thanks to Blazing Star Ranch in Englewood, CO, for loaning the Kromski Harp Forte you see in the course cover art and photography. Visit them at blazingstarranchonline.com.

Instructor

Sara C. Bixler

Sara C. Bixler is the owner and resident instructor of Red Stone Glen Fiber Arts Center in York, Pennsylvania. She has been teaching for nearly 10 years and prides herself on having a broad knowledge spectrum to share with her students. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Art and a Bachelor of Science in K-12 education—although she gives full credit for the depth of her knowledge to her apprenticeship with her father, Tom Knisely. You can find many examples of Sara’s work in issues of Handwoven and Little Looms and see her in person or in one of her many videos.

Reviews

Rigid-Heddle Weaving

“Sara Bixler is an absolute delight in this easy-to-follow instructional video including new ideas for even experienced weavers.” - Cheryl Walker

Wow!

“Such a brilliant course. Every second is packed with information. I am not a beginner but felt like I learned so much from this really professional teacher. Thank you!” - Francesca Amodeo

Course Curriculum

    1. Welcome!

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Meet Your Instructor

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. Getting Started and Course Workbook

    4. Technical Support

    1. Introduction

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. Weaving Terms and Parts of the Loom

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Tools You’ll Need

    3. Choosing Yarn for Project

    1. Planning Your Project

    1. Important Notes

    2. Direct Warping

    3. Indirect (Chain) Warping

    1. Preparing to Weave

    2. Important Notes

About this course

  • $39.99
  • 23 lessons
  • 3 hours of video content

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