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Explore how value adds emotional depth to our drafts and handwoven design.
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.
Learn all about the power of "what if" and the origins of the Handweaving Academy.
Spend less time guessing and more time weaving confidently with color and twill gamps.
Ways to make a handwoven gift reflect the personality and uniqueness of the person who receives it.
With some practice, this tip can help you spend less time threading and more time weaving.
Learn to consciously use color saturation to create mood and drama in your handwoven pieces.
How you sit at your loom can have substantial impacts on your health and comfort. Learn some basic to tips to keep you weaving comfortably for longer.
Academy member, Bea, shares ideas about how to improve your weaving even if you aren't physically able to be at your loom.