A loom made of sticks: An online class in backstrap weaving
The Basics Course
Now open for registration!!!
“A Loom Made of Sticks has given me a comprehensive foundation to build on, and the excellent materials Kim developed will be great references as I learn. Kim’s a great teacher — knowledgeable, clear, and responsive.”
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.
The Basics Course covers everything you need to know to set up a Backstrap Loom and weave!
Watch this video to see the Backstrap weaving process.
What is included?
The Basics class includes the first module of the Complete Class: all you need to set up your loom and begin weaving! You will learn how to create a textile from start to finish on a backstrap loom.
The entire class will arrive in your email inbox very soon after you sign up with downloadable links:
—13 Pre-recorded demonstration videos
—Written instructions with hand-drawn illustrations
6 months to ask me as many questions as you want through email, and guaranteed prompt responses!
Access to a private Facebook group where all students can share progress, ask questions, and interact with classmates.
Materials?
You can make your own loom very cheaply. (Click here for free instructions)
Or you can buy a loom from me for $180. (Click here).
You will also need yarn, this will probably cost about $50 to get started, of course it depends on how much you weave!! Instructions for finding appropriate yarn come with the class. (Click here to purchase yarn from me).
How much does it cost?
$99
IS THIS FOR BEGINNERS?
Absolutely. This class is designed to work for people who have never woven anything before, but it is also appropriate for experienced weavers who want to learn how to set up and weave on a Backstrap Loom.
This is a nuts and bolts how-to class. All of the material is downloadable for you to keep forever.
And the class comes with 6 months of access to me through email. You can ask me anything you want.
If you are interested in more advanced techniques after going through this Basics Course, do not worry! There will be an option for you to purchase the rest of the Complete Course at a price that discounts the cost of the Basics class.
About me
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!!
“Kim covers everything between the PDFs and the videos...In addition to reading the PDF and getting all of the details, we can actually see her doing it - so there are more ways of learning. She also is accessible. ”
“The video components were great - I loved the outdoor setting... For my own part, my immediate concern is always technique. So I appreciated that this course stripped away the possible contexts of the weaving and focused more on the mechanics.”