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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Sunday Weavers Study Group
Winter/Spring 2026
We’re excited to announce a new Virtual Weaving Study Group that explores Handwoven magazine. This monthly online group is perfect for weavers of all levels who love to read, learn and create. We’ll meet the second Sunday of the month. Our next meeting is April 12..
Learn more and register here if you wish to receive the two publications we will be discussing $95
Learn more and register here if you receive Handwoven and do not need copies mailed to you $75.
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SHREDS! A Rag Style Weaving Day!
April 18
Celebrate the spirit, heritage, and artistry of rag-style weaving in this lively Earth Day Event!
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Beginning Weaving Rag Style
April 24 - 26 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
April 25 - 26
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.
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Beginning Inkle Loom Weaving With Leslie Fesperman
May 16
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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Beginning Weaving on the Rigid Heddle Loom
May 17 12:30 - 4/5
12:30 - 4:30/5
with Leslie Fesperman
This 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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June Schedule
Doubleweave Basics June 17 - 18
Beginning Weaving on the Four Shaft Loom June 26 - 28
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Color and Weave on 4 Shafts
June 19 - 21
with Leslie Fesperman
Looking to create intricate looking patterns with surprisingly simple structures? Color and Weave uses strategic color placement to transform basic weaves into visually dynamic textiles. In this 2 ½ day workshop , you’ll explore how color interacts with structure to create pattern, weaving a sampler that can be finished as a scarf or table runner.
Learn more and register
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Beginning Weaving
This beginning class will cover all the basics of weaving on the four shaft loom including loom set up, planning a project and taking it to completion. Students will choose to weave placemats, a table runner or scarf.
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Drafted!
Understanding Weaving Drafts and Planning Projects
With Leslie Fesperman
Participants will leave this class with an understanding of how to read a weaving draft and plan projects. Threading, tie up, treadling and the drawdown will all be explained and explored.
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July Schedule
July 5th starts the Sunday Weavers Study Group Summer/Fall 2026
July 12 - 17 Master Weaving Session 4
July 26 - 31 Master Weaving Session 1
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Master Weaving Session 4
July 12 - 17 2026
Successful Completion of Session 3 is required for this course.
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Master Weaving Session 1
One Space Left !
July 26 - 31, 2026
This program consists of five progressive levels of classroom and independent study.
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Master Weaving Session 2
August 9 - 14, 2026
Successful completion of Session 1 is required for this class.
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September workshops
Beginning Weaving Sept 11 - 13
Summer and Winter Table Runner September 25 - 27
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The Basics of Blocks and Profiles
October2 - 4
with Leslie Fesperman
This two day workshop will go over the basic principles of blocks and profiles. Participants will weave samples using the same profile draft in different structures.
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October Workshops
Block Weaves and Profile Drafts October 2 - 4
Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving Oct 10
Beginning Inkle Loom Weaving Oct 11
Color and Weave on the Rigid Heddle Loom October 24 - 25
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November Workshops
Overshot Coasters Nov 7 - 8
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December workshops
Beginning Weaving on the fours shaft loom Dec 11 - 13
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If you would like to sign up for a class that does not have open registration please email us and we will be happy to send you an invoice.
We’re delighted you are visiting our website, generally we open registration for our reoccurring classes when the current offering passes. This helps to keep our website easy to navigate.
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Please EMAIL us here and let us 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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Master Weaving Session 1
July 30 - September 4
This program consists of 5 progressive levels of classroom and independent study.