The 6-step design process that passionate weavers should know
Stuck in a design rutt? Learn this systematic approach to designing handwoven projects that takes the guesswork out of the process. This approach breaks design down into six steps that help you move from inspiration to finished design.
Understanding twill and color gamps: the ultimate design tool
Spend less time guessing and more time weaving confidently with color and twill gamps.
Designing Handwoven Gifts That People Will Love
Ways to make a handwoven gift reflect the personality and uniqueness of the person who receives it.
Get the most out the Academy with our new drafting tools
Learn about new drafting tools offered in the Handweaving Academy and Handweaging . net
What Makes Someone an Artist?
So many people hesitate to create because they don’t see themselves as “artistic.” But here’s the truth: you don’t become an artist by earning a title, selling work, or reaching some mysterious level of skill. You’re an artist the moment you create something that expresses you—even if it’s just changing a color or two in a design.
Why use a gradient?
Gradients are beautiful, but they are also a versatile design tool that elevates your weaving.
Learning without fear
It’s not the hours we put in, it’s the way we take on new challenges. Learn to harness your fear so you can indulge your curiosity.
How to design pillows with color gamps
One of our members, Beth, shares how she used the lessons in the Academy to design and weave a final project destined for a small art gallery.
Build a little yarn store in your home
A step by step guide to help you tame your stash and find new inspiration from what you have in your own home.
Challenge Shawl
Gwen Peterson shares her process as she perseveres through a challenging project using lessons she learned in the Handweaving Academy.