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.

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 much about it until I saw Norman Kennedy threading with a completely different approach. He...

Learn to consciously use color saturation to create mood and drama in your handwoven pieces.

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 ergonomics means working *with* your body which generally results in higher efficiency. So, let’s break...

Academy member, Bea, shares ideas about how to improve your weaving even if you aren't physically able to be at your loom.

Weaving requires work on and off the loom. Learn how the Academy can improve your weaving even if you have no time weaving.