Designing Handwoven Gifts That People Will Love
Ways to make a handwoven gift reflect the personality and uniqueness of the person who receives it.
How to thread your loom faster
This post was graciously written by community member Laura Fry, master weaver, teacher and author of Magic in the Water Threading the loom ergonomically Threading is something that people find difficult. I used to thread the loom using the ‘standard’ hook that was commonly available. I got pretty good at threading and didn’t think too […]
The Secret Language of Saturation: Making Your Weaving Pop (or Whisper)
Learn to consciously use color saturation to create mood and drama in your handwoven pieces.
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 […]
Adapting Weaving for Illness and Injury
Academy member, Bea, shares ideas about how to improve your weaving even if you aren’t physically able to be at your loom.
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.
The journey of “What If” in the garden
What if you could grow your weaving supplies along with your tomatoes? This summer Carly grew and harvested flax and her own indigo dye.
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.