Local 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: 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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