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Get ready to start weaving!

We know how difficult it can be to find the right resources when starting out, and learning to weave is no different. That's why teacher and weaver Tom Knisely created this comprehensive course that offers the essentials to help you be successful. Designed to help beginning weavers jumpstart their knowledge, you'll find lessons, practical advice, techniques, and tips, all in one place.

Whether you are starting on day one, want to brush up on your skills, or just love learning, this course is for you.

 This course will cover:

  • The basics of multi-shaft looms, how they work, and how to properly weave on them.
  • Warping comfortably and accurately, giving you confidence for your next project.
  • Planning a project using your chosen yarn.
  • Weaving tips for good selvedges and beautiful cloth.
  • Professionally finishing your newly woven fabric.
  • Tips and tricks from one of the best teachers in the business!



About Tom Knisely

Tom Knisely

Tom Knisely has been teaching handweaving for more than forty years. In addition to teaching, Tom weaves professionally and is a frequent contributor to Handwoven magazine. Voted Handwoven Teacher of the Year, Tom is renowned among his weaving students for his kindness, good humor, and seemingly infinite knowledge on the subject of weaving. He teaches at the beautiful Red Stone Glen Fiber Arts Center in York Haven, Pennsylvania.

Praise for This Course

Ignited a fire within me!!!!

“Great course delivered by an outstanding educator. I refer to it often as I continue to improve and adapt my techniques. It's no small exaggeration to say that Tom Knisely and this course have made me a weaver. . . . Thank you for igniting this fire within me, Tom.” - David WILLIAMS

Love this

“Tom is so comforting and friendly and knowledgeable. I’m not a beginning weaver but I like looking at beginner classes to pick up tips and methods from different teachers and I highly enjoyed this class and wish I had it when I first started.” - Steffie Stidham

Wonderful course on beginning weaving!

“This has been the best course on beginning weaving I've taken. Wish I had started here a few years ago! Tom presents the information in a calm and positive manner, making learning an enjoyable experience. ” - Carol Lowry

Course Curriculum

    1. Video Lesson

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    2. Diagram of a Loom

    1. Video Lesson

    1. Video Lesson

    2. Recap

    1. Video Lesson

    2. Recap

    1. Video Lesson

    2. Recap

About this course

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