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Covid Notice

PHG has resumed in-Person Meetings. We will follow the MAC guidelines. Vaccinations and masking are encouraged but not required. Please take common sense health precautions to protect yourself & avoid exposing others if you feel unwell. Thanks & stay safe!

PHG Meeting Info

NOTICE: Meetings will be held both in-person and on Zoom until further notice. Zoom links are provided in the PHG Calendar where Zoom participation is available.

PHG meets on the second Thursday of every month during September - June at the Multnomah Art Center.

Morning Meetings 10am - noon, 9:30am social
Evening Meetings 7pm - 9pm, 6:30 social

Meetings are free and open to the public. Meetings generally follow the same agenda:
* Welcome new members and guests
* Show and Share
* Brief Announcements
* Short Social Time
* Program Presentation

Multnomah Arts Center
7688 Southwest Capitol Highway,
Portland, OR 97219-2489
Phone: (503) 823-2787

Instructors

These people have indicated that they are provide instruction on various weaving and fiber topics. PHG does not endorse or recommend any of these instructors. We are simply providing a listing in an attempt to connect people wishing to learn with those who have expressed an interest teaching.

Instructor: Jessica Bardsley
Contact: jessica.a.bardsley@gmail.com
Topics: Multi-shaft weavers – Beginners; Rigid Heddle weavers – Beginner
Where: Private Studio in North Portland; Wildcraft Studio School
How: Individual training

Instructor: Sylvia Emard
Contact: emards@comcast.net
Website: https://sylviaemard.com/about/
Topics: Rigid Heddle weavers – both single and double heddle techniques; Shaft loom weavers – beginners to intermediate.
Where: Northwest Wools yarn shop.
How: Small groups; individual training also available.

Instructor: Michelle Lee
Contact: mjlee1976@gmail.com
Topics: Rigid Heddle weaving – Beginners and Intermediate; Multi-shaft weaving – beginners; Spinning yarn – Spindles & Wheels – beginning and intermediate techniques; Knitting & Crochet – beginners; Sewing – beginners and intermediate
Where: Portland and surrounding areas
How: Individual training

Instructor: Linda Hendrickson
Contact: linda@lindahendrickson.com,
Website: http://www.lindahendrickson.com
Topics: Tablet weaving: Warp twining, tablet-woven calligraphy, and Andean pebble weave. Ply-splitting: Braids, bands, and baskets. All levels, including children
Where: I have a studio in my home in SE Portland. I’m currently offering private instruction on Zoom and in my studio to individuals who are fully-vaccinated.
How: Individual training

Instructor: Pat Zimmerman
Contact: patz1478@gmail.com
Topics: Multi-shaft floor looms, beginners & intermediate; sewing with handwovens.
Where: My studio (near Multnomah Arts Center)
How: Individual training

Instructor: Denise Wild
Contact: denise.wild@me.com
Topics: Multi-Shaft Saori Weaving Experience
Where: My studio near Multnomah Village
How: Individual training
Other: Able to work with 2 people at a time

Instructor: Hillary Beard
Contact: hbeard44@gmail.com
Topics: Weaving troubleshooting – all levels.
Where: Private homes
How: Individual training
Other: I will climb under your loom to tie up treadles or thread skinny dark yarns.

Instructor: Karen Sesnon
Contact:  weavepdx@gmail.com 971.678.4436
Topics:  Beginning Rigid Heddle weaving, pick up patterns, Clasped weft/warp, Houndstooth, Brook’s Bouquet and other hand manipulated techniques. Private lessons available. 
Where: Nitro Knitters  https://nitroknitters.com/
How: In Person small classes 
Cost: Classes vary, loom rentals available for classes

Are you an instructor who would like to be added to our list? Fill out our Call for Instructors to share your information.