My First Tea Towel Class - Private Class

Private Rigid Heddle Weaving Class

This private class is designed for weavers who want a calm, supportive introduction to weaving tea towels on a rigid heddle loom. If you bought a loom because you wanted to weave practical, beautiful cloth—but aren’t sure where to begin—this class will guide you through the process step by step.

Together, we’ll work at your pace, focusing on understanding the “why” behind each step so you leave feeling confident, capable, and ready to continue weaving on your own. This is not a rushed class, and it’s not about doing things the “one right way.” It’s about finding what works best for you.

The class can be taught as:

• One longer session, or

• Split over two days, depending on your schedule, energy, and learning style

What You’ll Learn

• Setting up your rigid heddle loom for warping

• Warping with two colours, including colour changes in the warp

• Winding the warp and managing even tension

• Tying on and spreading the warp

• Weaving plain weave with consistent picks per inch

• Making nearly invisible weft colour changes

• Measuring as you weave

• Removing your towels from the loom

• Wet finishing and hemming for durable, everyday towels

You’ll receive clear written instructions, photos, and video resources so you can revisit techniques after class and continue weaving with confidence.

Finished Project

• Two handwoven tea towels

• Approximate finished size: 16.75” x 26.5” each

Class Format

• Private, one-on-one instruction

• Scheduled to suit your availability

• Can be completed in one extended session or divided into two sessions

• Ideal for beginners or weavers who want a strong foundation before moving on

• In-person or Zoom

Loom & Equipment Requirements

• 20” rigid heddle loom

• 10 dent reed

• 2 shuttles

• Extra warping sticks

• Standard weaving tools (threading hook, scissors, tape measure, s-hooks, darning needle, etc.)

Materials

• 8/2 cotton, two contrasting colours

  • Maurice Brassard or Cotton Clouds 8/2 cotton work well

(Exact yardage and colour guidance will be provided once your class is scheduled.)

Is This Class Right for You?

This class is ideal if you:

• Are new to rigid heddle weaving

• Want a slower, more personalised learning experience

• Prefer individual guidance rather than a group class

• Want to understand the process, not just follow steps