January 8, 2026
60 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA, 1st floor Maker's Space
About Freestyle Weaving:
Learn to weave freestyle and free-spirited on a simple, easy-to-use two pedal, two harness floor loom. This is a method of making no mistakes and celebrating the joy of imperfection! Experiment with color, texture, and technique, and take home a unique piece of woven art that reflects your own creative spirit.
What will students learn:
Students will learn the basic skills of freestyle weaving on a highly approachable, easy-to-use two-harness, two-pedal floor loom. The class will emphasize individual exploration of color and texture in the service of personal expression; simple weaving techniques will be taught along the way.
Materials, Equipment, and Supplies the Student Must Bring to Class:
All necessary tools and materials are provided. If students want to bring something personally meaningful to them to incorporate into their weaving, they're welcome and encouraged to do so. Some past examples: specialty paper, pieces of jewelry (this is a fun use for unmatched earrings and stray pendants), locks/fleece (washed and dried), handspun yarn (handspun of all sorts weaves up wonderfully), dyed or undyed fiber, leftover quantities of treasured yarn too small to knit or crochet into a finished item. Otherwise, students just need to bring their willingness to experiment and explore … and to practice imperfection!
Class Cap:
The capacity for this workshop is five students.
Age Range:
Minimum age requirement for workshop: 18 unless accompanied by or taken with an adult
Skill Level:
All levels. All abilities.
What skills or knowledge do students need to take this workshop:
No previous experience with weaving required, though experienced weavers are also welcome. Freestyle weaving is intended to be accessible to everyone, no matter their level of skill or knowledge. Classes are open to students 18 years old and up; students must be tall enough to reach the floor pedals on the looms and able to focus for the duration of the class.
About the Instructor:
Anita Droby has a passion for teaching all levels of learners, and both kids and adults. She is drawn to creative activities and has several hobbies including weaving, sewing, quilting, painting, calligraphy and more! She has been teaching our Free Style Weaving Classes since fall of 2023.
Upcoming Class Schedule:
Thursday nights from 6:30-8:00 pm:
January Class Series: January 8, 15, 22
February Class Series: February 5, 12, 19
March Class Series: March 5, 12, 19
Class Fee:
$75.00 per person for each three session class series. Payment is required with registration.
Registration is required as class size is limited:
Contact Cristi Collari to register at cristi.collari@openskycs.org
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