How to sit at the loom while weaving
This post was written by Laura Fry for Academy members. Find more of Laura Fry’s weaving and works on her blog, Weaving a Life. Handwoven cloth is, by its very definition, slow. That doesn’t mean it can’t be done efficiently. Ergonomically. What’s the difference? According to some dictionaries, there isn’t a difference, but for me […]
Handweaving Academy: learning, community, and inspiration beyond the loom
Weaving requires work on and off the loom. Learn how the Academy can improve your weaving even if you have no 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.
Quick and Painless Warpwise Gradients
Alternating thread gradients are beautiful but the many color changes in the warp are time consuming to wind. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid all that hassle and still get gorgeous gradients.
Why use a gradient?
Gradients are beautiful, but they are also a versatile design tool that elevates your weaving.
Speed Up Overshot with the Double Tabby Technique
Reduce time and effort while weaving overshot with a technique used by olde timey professional weavers to speed up production.
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.
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.