Upcoming classes!
Rigid Heddle Weaving
March 23, 2025 • Cocoon Art Space • Recycled Mug Rug • Grand Rapids, Michigan
T-shirt Yarn and Mug Rug – Workshop
Make t-shirt yarn and a colorful cotton mug rug using a Rigid Heddle loom!
Choose from one of two class times:
Session 1
📅 Sunday, March 23, 2025
⏰ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Session 2
📅 Sunday, March 23, 2025
⏰ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Adult workshop
$30/ participant
Class:
In this beginner level class adult workshop attendees will learn how to make t-shirt yarn and then learn to plain weave their own mug rug on a pre-warped loom. Participants will learn how to change color on the weave, learn about fibers and how to hem stitch, to secure the ends. They will weave with the yarn made and create a mug rug from cotton yarn with a cotton/wool warp.
Provided:
- Use of loom
- Warping yarn
- Tapestry needle
- Tape Measure
Participants bring:
- A clean t-shirt from their closet or thrift store (100% cotton and no side seams)
- Good scissors for cutting fabric
Past Classes
February 1, 2025 • Woodland Weavers & Spinners Guild • Textile Exploration Day (TED) • Grand Rapids, Michigan
