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from May 18 2026 to May 22 2026

Basic weaving on the shaft loom 1 level

A course for learning the basics of weaving and how to weave ‘samplers’ on pre-prepared 4-to-8 heddle looms, to manage tensioning, shrinkage and shuttles, to repair broken threads and defects in the weave, to create impeccable selvedges.

Basic weaving on the shaft loom - 1 level

Teacher: Eva Basile

A course for learning the basics of weaving and how to weave ‘samplers’ on pre-prepared 4-to-8 heddle looms, to manage tensioning, shrinkage and shuttles, to repair broken threads and defects in the weave, to create impeccable selvedges. Comparisons of the results obtained, the corresponding effects produced on industrial looms and at different reductions.

Taking advantage of the optional workroom hours, the students will have to opportunity to weave their own projects – runners or other items – on the hand-operated loom. 

course length: 18 hours

MON-THU from 9am to 1 pm

FRI from 9am to 11am 

total cost: € 370,00 (materials and vat included)

mumber of students: 5 maximum

+ Optional:  workroom hours during the afternoon

available from Monday to Thursday from 2pm to 5pm and Friday from 11am to 1pm

The cost for each afternoon is € 10,00, to be paid directly to the Didactic Secretary. 

The fee covers:
-    participation in the lessons
-    course materials, looms, fibers, yarns and printed paper
-    certificate of attendance


The fee does not cover workroom hours during the afternoon:
- the cost for each workroom session is €10,00, to be paid to the Didactic secretary.

About tuition, students are fully responsible for paying any postal or wire transfer charges.     

In case of cancellation of the course on the part of the student, one week before the lesson start, the enrolment fee will not be refunded.

How to enroll for Basic weaving on the shaft loom 1 level

You can book now this course. The course will take place once it has reached the required amount of particpiants. Book now and you will be notified soon!
step 1
1. Send the application form
Please fill out the registration form and send it back to us via email to
step 2
2. Pay the deposit
After sending the enrollment form, you can choose to pay the deposit or directly the whole fee, using the same email address.
75
taxes incl.
step 3
3. Balance payment
After sending the enrollment form, make your payment using the same email address.
370
taxes incl.

Faculties

Eva Basile

Designer, textile expert and teacher of the Jacquard handweaving design and textile cataloguing.

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