Workshops
Do you want to learn to spin, weave or refine your technique?
Lojan resellers regularly organize workshops that we gladly inform you about on this page.
Workshops overview
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Workshop rigid heddle weaving – floats & textures
In this one-day workshop you explore how floats can add texture and interest to your fabric.
You work with a balanced weave and learn how to incorporate float threads to create variation in your weaving. During the workshop you set up the warp, start weaving and develop a textured scarf, which you finish at home.
Suitable for confident beginners and intermediate weavers.
Date and time:
– July 2: 09:30 – 17:00
Cost: R 1 950
Instructor: Rita Trafford
Practical:
– Bring your own rigid heddle loom and 10 dpi reed
– Includes materials (100% wool yarn)
– Coffee and tea included
– Lunch not included
– Maximum number of participants limited
Workshop rigid heddle weaving – cushion cover
In this one-day workshop you weave a fabric for a cushion cover on a rigid heddle loom.
You work with a balanced weave and focus on the rhythm of weaving. During the day you create a woven fabric which is finished into a cushion cover, including the inner.
At the end of the workshop you take home a completed cushion cover.
Suitable for beginners.
Date and time:
– July 4: 08:45 – 17:30
Cost: R 2 650
Instructor: Rita Trafford
Practical:
– Includes materials (wool yarn and cushion inner)
– Weaving on a Lojan Flex rigid heddle loom
– Coffee and tea included
– Lunch not included (festival food stalls open on other days)
– Festival entrance ticket not included
– Maximum 6 participants
Workshop rigid heddle weaving – floats & textures
In this one-day workshop you explore how floats can add texture and interest to your fabric.
You work with a balanced weave and learn how to incorporate float threads to create variation in your weaving. During the workshop you set up the warp, start weaving and develop a textured scarf, which you finish at home.
Suitable for confident beginners and intermediate weavers.
Date and time:
– July 4: 09:30 – 17:00
Cost: R 1 950
Instructor: Rita Trafford
Practical:
– Bring your own rigid heddle loom and 10 dpi reed
– Includes materials (100% wool yarn)
– Coffee and tea included
– Lunch not included
– Maximum number of participants limited
Open evening – spinning & weaving together
Come by for a relaxed evening of spinning, weaving and band weaving.
This is not a workshop, but an open evening where you can work on your own project and learn from each other. There is space to ask questions, exchange ideas and explore different techniques.
Suitable for everyone, from beginners to experienced makers.
Date and time:
– Every third Thursday of the month
– 19:00 – 21:30
Cost:
– Free (including coffee and tea)
Practical:
– Bring your own project (for example a spinning wheel, spindle or loom)
– You can also try spinning wheels and materials from the showroom
– Registration is not required, but feel free to let us know via WhatsApp or email
Open evening – spinning & weaving together
Come by for a relaxed evening of spinning, weaving and band weaving.
This is not a workshop, but an open evening where you can work on your own project and learn from each other. There is space to ask questions, exchange ideas and explore different techniques.
Suitable for everyone, from beginners to experienced makers.
Date and time:
– Every third Thursday of the month
– 19:00 – 21:30
Cost:
– Free (including coffee and tea)
Practical:
– Bring your own project (for example a spinning wheel, spindle or loom)
– You can also try spinning wheels and materials from the showroom
– Registration is not required, but feel free to let us know via WhatsApp or email
Open spinning & craft meeting
This is an open meeting for spinning and other crafts.
Participants bring their own materials and work together in an informal setting, exchanging ideas and experiences.
Suitable for all levels.
Date and time:
– August 21: 14:00 – 18:00
Practical:
– Bring your own materials
– Small contribution for museum (€3)
– Optional contribution to shared buffet
Open evening – spinning & weaving
Come by for a relaxed evening of spinning, weaving and band weaving.
This is not a workshop, but an open evening where you can work on your own project and learn from each other. There is space to ask questions, exchange ideas and explore different techniques.
Suitable for everyone, from beginners to experienced makers.
Date and time:
– Every third Thursday of the month
– 19:00 – 21:30
Cost:
– Free (including coffee and tea)
Practical:
– Bring your own project (for example a spinning wheel, spindle or loom)
– You can also try spinning wheels and materials from the showroom
– Registration is not required, but feel free to let us know via WhatsApp or email
Workshop spinning – beginners
In this workshop you learn how to spin wool.
You start with a hand spindle as an introduction, then continue on a spinning wheel. You learn to spin, ply your yarn and take home your first handspun wool.
Suitable for beginners.
Date and time:
– September 25: 16:00 – 20:00 (Radebeul)
Instructor: Christiane Teichmann
Practical:
– Wool provided (regional, hand-prepared)
– Try different Lojan spinning wheels
– Spinning wheel rental or purchase possible
Workshop spinning – beginners
In this workshop you learn how to spin wool.
You start with a hand spindle as an introduction, then continue on a spinning wheel. You learn to spin, ply your yarn and take home your first handspun wool.
Suitable for beginners.
Date and time:
– October 9: 16:00 – 20:00 (Meißen)
Instructor: Christiane Teichmann
Practical:
– Wool provided (regional, hand-prepared)
– Try different Lojan spinning wheels
– Spinning wheel rental or purchase possible
Workshop rigid heddle weaving – beginners
In this workshop you learn the basics of rigid heddle weaving.
You weave a sample and learn the basic concepts of weaving. You learn how to warp the loom, choose yarns, and work through the weaving process. Finishing techniques and planning a weaving project are also covered.
All equipment and materials for class use are provided.
Suitable for beginners.
Date and time:
– October 10
– 9:00 – 15:00 UTC-4
Cost: $75 + $20 materials fee
Instructor: Amy
Practical:
– All equipment and materials for class use are provided
– Bring: pen, paper, and scissors