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We currently offer classes in floor loom weaving and weaving on a portable rigid heddle loom. Courses in sewing, spinning, knitting and basketry are in the planning phases. Contact us with class ideas and your availability.

Fiber Open Studio

All Levels (Current Students)
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Floor Loom Weaving or Weaving on the Go!

Monitor: Barbara Anderson

FO0212 (LTB Fiber Studio)
Every Thursday evening 6-9 pm
- Open Studio Card to attend 6 hours of monitored or independent Open Studio - $30
- Open Studio Card to attend 12 hours of monitored or independent Open Studio - $60

Current weaving students are welcome to join the Open Studio Program in the LTB Fiber Studio for $5 per hour of studio use. During open studio hours, BCC floor loom and rigid heddle students are able to weave and work independently on projects. Open studio sessions are monitored by a weaving student Thursday evenings 6-9pm. Students who have completed a full floor loom weaving course may work independently during BCC business hours with prior arrangements with a BCC staff member. Weaving on the Go! students may attend open studio Tuesdays 6-9pm when Floor Loom Weaving is in session. Open studio access ends with class completion unless permitted by instructor. Purchase an Open Studio Card to participate in the program.

No refunds or credits will be offered for unused Open Studio sessions.

Floor Loom Weaving at Brookfield Craft Center

Floor Loom Weaving

Tuition $300.00

Beginner, Experienced Beginner, Advanced Beginner
Christine Wilkinson

FW0813 June 11 - July 16, 2013 (6-9pm) 6 Tuesday evenings (LTB Studio)

This course includes an introduction to weaving for beginners as well as instruction in advanced weaving techniques for more experienced weavers. Beginning weavers will learn to prepare a warp, dress the loom, and complete a sampler project. Experienced weavers will receive help designing and completing their own projects in a range of weave structures and techniques. The Fiber studio is a resources included 4 and 8 harness floor looms, a broad range of weaving equipment, and a small resource library. For beginners, a studio/materials fee of $35, payable to Brookfield Craft Center, is due at time of registration. Experienced weavers may forgo paying the studio/materials fee and bring your own fiber to the first class. Looms are limited, so register early to reserve your seat in class.

SAMPLER WORKSHOP: Fabric Dying the Easy Way

SAMPLER WORKSHOP: Fabric Dying the Easy Way

Tuition $80.00

All Levels (Beginners welcome)
Unsure if this class is appropriate for your skill level? Contact us and find out.

Norma Schlager

FA0213 June 22, 2013 (10am-2pm) Saturday (LTB Fiber Studio)

Norma Schlager is an award winning quilter whose work has been juried into many shows, galleries, and museums nationally and internationally. For the past several years she has used her hand dyed fabrics almost exclusively in her quilts. In this class she will share her easy method of fabric dyeing. No messy hot pots on the stove, no tedious stirring. You will use fiber reactive powdered dyes, room temperature water and zip-lock bags. You will dye several yards in class and learn the basics that will allow you to continue at home and it's almost guaranteed that you will be hooked. A $20 studio/materials fee will be charged at the time of registration.

Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving at Brookfield Craft Center

Rigid Heddle Weaving

Tuition $180.00

Beginner, Experienced Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate
Unsure if this class is appropriate for your skill level? Contact us and find out.

Christine Wilkinson

FW1013 July 9 - 30, 2013 (6-9p) 4 Tuesday evenings (LTB Fiber Studio)

Do you like knitting because you can take your project on the go? Try weaving on a portable rigid heddle loom and bring your creative endeavors with you no matter how far away you roam. For beginners, this workshop will introduce weavers to using a 2-heddle loom (bring your own, or rent or purchase one from us). You will learn how to set up a loom with the warp and how to make a woven sampler of mixed textures. For students with weaving experience, you will weave a project of your own design. The workshop will examine fibers best for weaving, different weaving structures, and the elements of designing your own unique creations. Beginners studio/materials fee of $18 payable to Brookfield Craft Center is due at time of registration. Experienced weavers can come to class with looms pre-warped, and pay $18 studio/materials fee or bring your own fiber. Portable looms can be rented with an option to buy (please call us with renting inquiries). If you'd like to purchase a 20" rigid heddle loom for $135.50, or a 24" loom for $167.00, please place your order with us as soon as possible.

Love your Loom

All levels welcome!
Christine Wilkinson

FW0913 July 20, 2013 Saturday 12 - 4 pm (LTB Studio)

THIS WORKSHOP IS FREE. Floor looms, and many table looms, are both complex machines and beautiful pieces of furniture. Looms, both heirloom and new, are usually made of fine woods that benefit from regular care. The intricate mechanisms of a loom that are required by the weaving process also need to be conditioned on a regular basis, just as the working parts of a car need to be conditioned. This workshop will give loom owners all the practice and information they need to maintain a smooth-working loom. Demos and hands-on experience with a range of different types of floor looms in the BCC Fiber Studio will give participants practical knowledge about looms.

Shibori: Into the Blue w/Nicole St. Pierre (August 10 & 11, 2013) at Brookfield Craft Center

Shibori: Into the Blue

Tuition $240.00

All Levels (Beginners welcome)
Nicole St. Pierre

FA0113 August 10 & 11, 2013 (10a - 5p) Saturday/Sunday ( Location TBA)

Join textile artist Nicole St. Pierre for a weekend cultural immersion into the traditional techniques of Japanese shibori and indigo dyeing. Stitch, tie, wrap and clamp fabric to create gorgeous designs in different tonalities of blue. Resulting fabrics can be used for quilts, clothing, and other sewing projects. A studio/materials fee of $40 is due at time of registration.