Weaving Workshops and Classes
Instructor lead-workshops and classes
Ondulé Weaving
Instructor: Anu Bhatia
Dates: Saturday-Monday
February 28 - March 2, 2026 (3-day class)
Level: intermediate
Cost: $275
Materials fee: TBD
Are you ready to take your weaving to the next level? Do you want to create fabrics that are simple to weave yet are so complex in looks that practically everyone wants to touch and feel. Well, then this Ondulé Weaving workshop is for you!
Description:
Ondulé is a French word meaning “wavy” or “corrugated.” Weaving ondulé textiles requires a special reed called a fan reed that has fanned-out dents in place of the typical straight vertical dents. In this workshop, you will learn the ondulé method to manipulate the warp ends using a special fan reed or segments of plain and fan reed and to create wavy patterns on your handlooms. Join Anu and Paula to explore the basics of creating waves in your weaving.
In this workshop you will learn:
- How to manipulate warp using a fan reed and fan-plain reed combination
- How to design an Ondulé project
- How to optimize use of color and texture
Day 1: AM session: Discussion followed by setting up the Ondulé project on a pre-warped loom by sleying the fan reed and tying up the warp.
PM session: Ondulé weaving by manipulating fan reed
Day 2: Discussion; Q & A; Weaving continues.
Day 3: AM session: Switching looms to continue with Twill/Huck samples
PM session: Closing discussion; Q & A.
To register: email paula@westwindfibers.com
Squid Towels: Four-shaft Supplementary Warp Towel with Loop
Instructor: Susan Conover
Dates: Saturday-Sunday April 25 & 26, 2026
Level: Intermediate
Cost: $225
Materials fee: $65
Description
So many weavers have been intrigued by this towel, nicknamed the "Squid" towel because of its resemblance to the cephalopod when hanging by the woven loop. Participants will weave four "mini" towels in just two days and use a supplementary linen warp to weave the hanging loop. This two-day workshop will provide
participants with everything you need to know
about executing a supplementary warp for the
mini towels plus the knowledge to weave larger
towels at home. The use of 4 and 6 Tow linens for the weft lend a homespun appearance. If you have never worked with Cottolin or Tow linen this is your opportunity to do so under Susan’s guidance.
Day One: A 20-minute video on flax processing created by Ernie & Susan Conover; Winding a linen warp via a warping mill video; Beaming a jack loom from back to front, including a video of a trapeze in use; Threading and sleying tips; and tying on a linen warp.
Day Two: Boat shuttles – why a closed bottom
shuttle; Winding a pirn or bobbin successfully
About Susan
Susan Conover began spinning and weaving in 1980 and spent the next four plus decades studying under numerous international teachers. Her focus has always been on the historic aspects of the craft. Since 2000, she has offered two- to five-day courses in spinning and weaving from her home studio.
Her expertise has included being Operations Manager at Vävstuga Weaving School in Shelburne Falls, MA for five years. She specializes in lectures and workshops for guilds and craft schools throughout the country. Susan is always willing to share her passion for weaving and spinning with her students!
Beginning Weaving
Instructor: Paula Becker
Dates: Please contact us at paula@westwindfibers.com if you're interested. When there at least four people who would like to sign up, we'll coordinate dates that work for everyone.
Level: Beginner
Cost: $250 for the equivalent of six 6-hour sessions plus materials (varies by project)
Contact us
Telephone: 970-481-9518
E-mail: paula@westwindfibers.com
Address: 3001 Colt Court, Fort Collins, CO 80526