25222 Portable Weaving on a Pin Loom
Class | Available
Registration Deadline: 6/9
Pin loom weaving involves weaving yarn around pins on a hand-held, portable loom. The technique allows for experimentation with colors and patterns to create unique pieces. Pin Loom Weaving is easy to learn and relaxing. The looms are compact, come in various shapes and sizes and are easy to carry, making it a great craft for travel or on the go. Woven squares can be used to create a variety of items such as mug rugs and coasters, keychains, bags, blankets and shawls, cute little critters and more! We will start out with mug rugs and if time allows, try a pin cushion or sachet pillow.
AGE: 12 and up
**This Class has a special tuition rate for children. At the top of the page, select Youth Discount. At checkout, a child's tuition will be discounted to $20. The student must be registered as a child in your account profile to receive the discount.
- MATERIALS FEE: $5 paid to instructor for yarn and handouts
Susan Aiello
I have been playing with yarn since I was very young; my Nana taught me to crochet (chains… lots and lots of chains, at first) and my mom taught me to sew. I took my first weaving class at RMSC many, many years ago but didn’t find my way back until 2015. In the interim I spent several years exploring pottery and silversmithing at MAG. As a member of WGR I’ve had the good fortune to meet many talented and friendly fiber folks and to learn a variety of exciting fiber arts. My time as a member of this organization has opened my eyes to unbelievable creativity and has led me to explore numerous ways to play with fiber; weaving (LOTS of weaving) from card/tablet, floor, inkle and rigid heddle looms to kumihimo and dying fiber in various forms. I caught the spinning bug a few years ago (which I said I would never do, as many weavers and knitters say before they pick up their first spindle) and now I just can’t stop! In addition to being an eager WaFAC student, I co-chaired the Monday Evening Meeting for several years, extending the joys of WGR and WaFAC beyond the monthly guild meetings, and also served on the WGR Board of Directors.