Walk in + Weave

Walk-In + Weave is exactly what it sounds like! Come in, sit down at one of our six pre-warped looms, and start weaving. It's that simple. You don't need any experience, just curiosity and about two hours. Our 6 floor looms are warped and ready to go, with plenty of designs and a variety of weft colors to choose from. You can weave a length of cloth, a set of napkins, or, on one of our large looms, even a scarf! We are also collaborating with Butcher's Sew Shop in South Philly to teach you how to sew your handwoven fabric! Come in and weave some cloth, get a discount for a class at Butcher's Sew Shop and learn how to create a zippered pouch or possibly a tote bag! Bringing friends or a group? Send us an email and we'll gladly do our best to accommodate you. Here’s what you will learn in this beginner friendly class: 1. How to wind a bobbin for a weaving shuttle 2. How to weave a pre-designed and drafted warp 3. How to use a shuttle, keep your selvedge even, how to start a new weft, all the terminology to speak weaving and much more! 4. 2 hours offline learning + a skill + a handmade piece Walk in + Weave is our first step in learning to weave. We believe in repetition and helping students find where their passions lay. If you don't like the act of weaving, you may or may not like all the other steps involved in the process. This class lasts no more than 2 hours. Weaving times vary per student. We weave in bare feet. The treadles are close together making large bottom shoes ineffective for moving from treadle to treadle. Socks are also acceptable so please dress accordingly! You'll be leaving with your very own woven cloth — how exciting! Weaving is a wonderful process that takes time, and part of the magic is that we never quite know how long your cloth will be until your time is up and it's complete! Please be advised, for some, weaving is physical. There's no need to sit at the loom for the full 2 hours. It's the experience that counts! Here is an explanation of…