The Yadkin Valley Fiber Center
is one of a small number of places in the country dedicated to ongoing weaving instruction. We embrace all levels of skill, from beginning to advanced learning.
We offer beginning instruction on a quarterly basis on the four shaft, inkle, rigid heddle and tapestry looms.
Additionally we host nationally known guest instructors for specialized learning and a Master Weaving Certification Program, private classes by appointment and a gallery space focused on the fiber arts.
We are home to the Complex Weavers Library - open for reference only and by appointment.
New Work by Tapestry Weavers South
Annual exhibit of new work by members of the Tapestry Weavers South Guild. On view by appointment May 31 - September 30,2024. Opening reception and demonstrations Friday May 31, 2024 5 - 8 pm.
Tapestry by Betty Hilton Nash 2023
In Person Weaving Instruction
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Color, Pleats and Woven Shibori
June 7 - 9, 2024
with Natalie Drummond
Explore color and texture and how to enhance your your handwoven cloth in this 3 day workshop.
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Beginning Weaving on the Rigid Heddle Loom
June 16 2024 | 12:30 - 4:30/5 pm
with Leslie Fesperman
This four hour course covers all the basics to get you started weaving on the rigid heddle loom from preparing the loom, to weaving and planning a project.
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Beginning Weaving June 21- 23
With LesLie Fesperman
Learn all the basics of weaving in this weekend class and leave with a set of two (or more) cotton dishtowels. Students will learn the all the basics, how to plan a project and read a draft as you weave
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Master Weaving Session 2 July 28 - August 2
Artisan Certification
Successful completion of Session 1 is required .for this course.
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Master Weaving Session 1
August 11 - 16, 2024
This program consists of five progressive levels of classroom and independent study.
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Double Sett with Jennifer Sargent
September 13 - 15, 2024
In this workshop you will make samples and examine how two setts can be used in the service of your designs.
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Doubleweave Basics
October 6 with Leslie Fesperman
Learn all about doubleweave and how to weave layers, tubes and double width in plain weave.
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How to Weave a Doubleweave Jacket
October 7 with Leslie Fesperman
Learn how to put the basics of double weave together and weave a jacket on the loom! No sewing required.
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Doubleweave from Basics to Jacket
October 8 - 11/12 with Leslie Fesperman
This week will have you learning the basics of double weave and how to apply them and weave a wool jacket on the loom.
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Make a few mug mats while learning to weave on the four shaft loom
December 13 - 15 with Leslie Fesperman
This course is a great way to learn how to weave and also make a few gifts at the same time!. The steps to weaving will be taught in this course, covering all the basics, how to plan a project and read a draft as you weave rag style mug mats to keep or give as gifts. You can expect to make 6 or more mug mats in this class.
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Coming in 2024!
Registration Opens May 20, 2024 for the following workshops
Beyond Beginning Tapestry with Betty Hilton Nash 3 day class Set 21 -22
Overshot with Laurie Duxbury 3 day class Oct 18 -20
Warping your Sectional Beam - 1 day class Date TBD
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Beginning Inkle Loom Weaving
Date to be announced 10 am - 4:30 pm
Learn to weave belts and straps along with the basics of weaving on the inkle loom, including loom set up, and how to weave on the loom.
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Please EMAIL here us and let is know what you are interested in learning.
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Weaving Gift Card
Give the gift of learning with a Yadkin Valley Gift Certificate!
Your can purchase here.
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What's next in tapestry
with Betty Hilton Nash
Beginning tapestry weavers will have their basic tapestry skills reinforced as they learn more skills and design techniques.