Start asking “what if” to design unique weaving projects
Learn all about the power of “what if” and the origins of the Handweaving Academy.
Understanding twill and color gamps: the ultimate design tool
Spend less time guessing and more time weaving confidently with color and twill gamps.
How to thread your loom faster
With some practice, this tip can help you spend less time threading and more time weaving.
Get the most out the Academy with our new drafting tools
Learn about new drafting tools offered in the Handweaving Academy and Handweaging . net
How to mark your mistakes while weaving
Learn how and why to mark issues at the loom so you fix them later.
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.
Weaving while traveling
Even if weaving takes you away from your bigger looms, you can still bring some of your projects with you.
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.
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.