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.

What if you could grow your weaving supplies along with your tomatoes? This summer Carly grew and harvested flax and her own indigo dye.

Learn about new drafting tools offered in the Handweaving Academy and Handweaging . net

Learn how and why to mark issues at the loom so you fix them later.

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.

Learn basic tools to improve your weaving photography.

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.