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.



  • 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 19, 12025

    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

    January 26 | 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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  • Beginning Weaving Feb 11 - 13, 2025

    With Leslie Fesperman

    Learn all the basics of weaving in this 20 hour class and leave with a set of two (or more) cotton dish towels. Students will learn the all the basics, how to plan a project and read a draft as you weave

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  • Beginning Weaving Rag Style

    February 14 - 16 with Leslie Fesperman

    This course is a great way to learn how to weave. Students will choose between a table runner, placemats or Bento Style bag. 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. Sign up today to learn more about this heritage craft.

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  • Beginning Tapestry with Stacy Lynch

    February 22 - 23

    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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  • Master Weaving Session 3

    February 23 - 28

    Successful completion of Master Weaving 2 is required for this course.

  • Beginning Tapestry

    March 15 - 16

    with Stacy Lynch

    Explore the creative side of weaving through tapestry. This introductory class will have you setting up the loom and learning the basics of tapestry weaving as you create a small tapestry that demonstrates different tapestry techniques.

  • Beginning Inkle Loom Weaving

    March 16 with Leslie Fesperman

    Explore warp faced weaving on the inkle loom. This heritage craft has many uses, belts, dog leashes camera or guitar straps to name a few. Sign up now to learn how to weave on the inkle loom.

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  • Master Weaving Session 4

    March 23 - 28

    Successful Completion of Session 3 is required for this course.

  • Beginning Weaving Rag Rug Style

    Tuesday and Thursday evenings

    6 - 9 pm April 1 - 24

    This beginning class will cover all the basics of weaving including loom set up, planning a project and taking it to completions. Students will choose between placemats, a table runner or Bento style bag to weave.

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  • What's next in tapestry

    April 18 - 20

    with Betty Hilton Nash

    Beginning tapestry weavers will have their basic tapestry skills reinforced as they learn more skills.

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  • Weaving Gift Card

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  • Returning Guest Instructors 2025

    Jennifer Sargent September 19 - 21

    Robyn Spady October 10 - 12