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.
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Beginning Tapestry with Stacy Lynch
November 16 & 17
This introductory tapestry class will have you setting up the loom and learning the basics of tapestry weaving as you create a small tapestry that demonstrates different techniques used in tapestry weaving.
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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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Doubleweave from Basics to Jacket
December 16 - 21/22 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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Beginning Weaving Jan 3- 5,2025
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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Overshot with Laurie Duxbury
January 10 - 12, 2025 Learn all about Overshot, its variations and explore the possibilities in this 3 day workshop!
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Beginning Inkle Loom Weaving
January 18, 2025
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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Master Weaving Session 2
January 19 - 24,2025
Artisan Certification
Successful completion of Session 1 is required .for this course.
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Beginning Weaving on the Rigid Heddle Loom
October 27 | 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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Master Weaving Session 1
February 2 - 7,2025
This program consists of five progressive levels of classroom and independent study.
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Master Weaving Session 3
February 23 - 28
Successful completion of Master Weaving 2 is required for this course.
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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.
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Returning Guest Instructors 2025
Jennifer Sargent September 19 - 21
Robyn Spady October 10 - 12