Kimberly Hamill Weaving
OPEN FOR REGISTRATION UNTIL JUNE 8, 2019!
THE MOST PORTABLE, AFFORDABLE WAY TO WEAVE…
This course will teach you to master one of the most ancient pieces of technology known to humankind: the backstrap loom. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn to weave, or for those who are experienced in weaving and want to learn something new. You will learn to set up a backstrap loom from scratch. (You can even make your own loom if you want!) You will learn the basics of weaving, and then you will be given the tools to go further- creating your own designs for your own projects. Once you master the basic set up and rhythm of the loom, the sky is your limit!
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
A total of 5 lessons will land in your inbox one at a time. You will get one lesson every two weeks. These lessons will include pre-recorded demonstration videos, and written instructions with hand-drawn illustrations. All of the material you receive will be downloadable for you to keep forever.
Access to an online community space where all students can share their progress, ask questions, and interact with their classmates.
Live Q and A sessions online following every lesson. (Total of 5 sessions).
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
4 Payments of $99 ($396 total)
This is a nuts and bolts how-to class. It is also a deep dive into the possibilities of backstrap weaving. We will be focussing on warp-faced weaving techniques. You may not be able to complete all of the lessons within the 9 week framework of this class. That is ok! All of the material is downloadable for you to keep forever.
You may find that you love weaving simple stripes. And if so, I encourage you to stay doing that! Master the rhythm and the mechanics of your loom, play with color. Move on when you are ready!
My methods are a fusion of many traditions, including those of the Southwestern US, Navajo, and Andean Highlands. My methods also include techniques that I made up myself. I don’t believe there is only one right way to do anything in weaving. I will show you the system I have developed over the last two decades, that reflects the lifestyle I live, the environmental priorities that I have, and the materials that have been available to me. I teach my method as a starting point for my students to build from. I encourage an open point of view in learning so that we all may develop our own tried and true ways of weaving!!
“I cannot recommend Kimberly enough for her willingness to teach what I wanted to learn, her patience, ability to explain things well, and her lovely attitude and friendliness to a complete stranger. Thank you Kimberly from the bottom of my heart!
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“I started my weaving path with Kimberly in 2008... Her kindness and patience and sense of humor in teaching the basics of weaving to me and my late husband is a memory I will treasure... Anytime an instructor can make learning a new and sometimes challenging skill fun makes the lesson more than valuable, it’s priceless.
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