Beginner Rigid Heddle Weaving - Heritage Weavers & Fiber Arts

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Class Policies: Click HERE to review class policies

Registration and Payment:

You can register and pay for your class in one of several ways:

1. Online: Click HERE to register and pay now via credit card.

2. In person: Visit the Boarding House at the Historic Johnson Farm (see address below) during open hours (M-F, 10-3) to complete a class registration form and make your payment via cash or check.

3. By mail: Click HERE for the Registration Form, then download and print the form. Complete the form and mail (see address below) with a check made out to Heritage Weavers and Fiber Artists.

Address: HWFA

3346 Haywood Rd

Hendersonville, NC 28791

Beginner Rigid Heddle Weaving
Class Description: This two-day class is designed for the aspiring rigid heddle weaver or experienced weavers looking for a refresher. Participants will learn about all basic aspects of rigid heddle weaving, from start to finish, while completing a sampler/table runner: rigid heddle loom parts, basic weaving terminology, project design, direct warping, basic weaving techniques, and finishing techniques.

Fee: Payable by cash, check or credit card
$140.00 for HWFA members (must have completed orientation at time of registration)
$150.00 for non-HWFA members
Date(s): Sep 24-25, 2026
Time(s): 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Instructor: Allison Teeples
Prerequisites: None
Maximum number of students: 6
Materials provided by instructor: Yarn
Materials fee: $10.00 (payable in cash to instructor first day of class)
Materials brought by student: Lunch and drink

Additional information: Park at the Historic Johnson Farm Interpretive Center and walk to the Boarding House. Handicapped parking is available at the Boarding House. Please note, as a historic building, the Boarding House is not handicapped accessible.