In this introductory class, students wove a wall hanging or a short table runner.

No prior weaving experience is necessary—this class was designed to empower beginners by making warping easy, avoiding common mistakes, and creating successful early projects. Students chose colors and designed projects before learning how to set up a rigid heddle loom. By the end of the class, students have new weaving friends and a handwoven keepsake… or a wonderful gift!

The class covered rigid heddle loom terminology and mechanics, direct warping, weaving a variety of designs using the clasped weft technique. As well as finishing techniques such as hemstitching and mounting to a dowel, and calculating yarn requirements for future projects. This was a perfect class for beginner weavers wanting to expand their skill set and experiment with new techniques and project designs.

About Sedona Rigsby: Sedona Rigsby is a designer and craftswoman who views creativity as a process of discovery and love. She weaves in her Santa Fe studio and travels to find special yarn made from sacred fibers and writes weaving patterns for rigid heddle looms. Beyond creation, she sees weaving as a link to ancestral wisdom and a form of meditation. Her passion lies in making garments and elevated wearables from handwoven textiles. Follow her creative journey on Instagram @s.rigs.