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: Sylvia Emard
Contact: emards@comcast.net
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 & Multi-shaft weaving, Spinning – Spindles & Wheels, Knitting, Crochet, Sewing – All Levels
Where: Portland and surrounding areas
How: Individual training
Instructor: Linda Hendrickson
Contact: linda@lindahendrickson.com,
Website: http://www.lindahendrickson.com, https://www.youtube.com/lindahendrickson:, https://www.instagram.com/lindahendricksonpdx/
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: Unwind Yarn Studio (call to inquire) https://unwindyarnstudio.com – Nimbus and Scholls Ferry
NW Accent – evening classes in Tigard
Willing to travel for group classes/workshops.
How: In Person small classes
Cost: Classes vary, loom rentals available for classes
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