Workshops & Events
Workshops are held throughout the Chicagoland and central Midwest ranging from one-day events to multi-week courses. Maggie Leininger's experience as a university professor provide students with an extensive and in-depth knowledge of a wide range of fiber techniques in weaving, spinning, dyeing, off-loom construction and much more. Interested in hosting a workshop? Contact us to learn more about a tailored unique experience for you and your group. Other events include various fiber festivals and art markets throughout the Midwest and Southeast. Join the mailing list to get additional discounts at our online events.
Upcoming Events
1 / Open Studio: Guest Artist Oberon Waters
Monday, August 25th, 7 - 9 PM
609 South Boulevard, Evanston, IL
Join us for a mini-workshop about card weaving on an inkle loom with guest artist Oberon Waters. August will be our final month this year for our montly meetups due to scheduling changes. Don't miss this opportunity to meet a wonderfully talented local weaver! The workshop is a pay-what-you-can suggested fee of $10 per person and we do ask you to RSVP here.
2 / Band Weaving on an Inkle Loom
Sunday, September 7th, 12 - 3 PM
String Theory Yarn Company
477 Main Street, Glen Ellyn
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Inkle looms are a wonderful portable loom that can be taken anywhere and is perfect for any travel experience or just sitting with friends. Weaving on an inkle loom is also a fun way to learn about warp-faced weaving and play with color combinations. This workshop will guide participants through yarn choices, how to prepare an inkle loom, and how to weave on the loom using simple pick-up methods to create some unique patterns. Go here to register today!
3 / Multi-Harness Weaving
Saturday, September 13th, 10 AM - 1 PM
1744 East 55th Street, Chicago, IL
Learn how to read a pattern and discover how yarns can blend, mix, and create all sorts of unique patterns. Ideal for the weaving curious, no prior knowledge needed, just a willingness to learn! All materials are provided, including the loom, however, feel free to bring a fun yarn to weave into a piece of cloth. Participants can take home their woven sample produced in the workshop, which can be made into a mug rug or other decorative item. Go here to register!