{"title":"Classes with Marta Shannon","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"rigid-heddle-weaving-class","title":"Rigid Heddle Weaving for Beginners - Weave a Scarf | December 1 \u0026 8, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003e2 session \u003c\/strong\u003ein-person workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATES\/TIMES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctober class - Two Sundays:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSession 1 - October 4, 2026, 12:00 - 4:00pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSession 2 - October 11, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecember class - Two Tuesdays:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSession 1 - December 1, 2026, 4:00 - 7:00pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSession 2 - December 8, 2026, 4:00 - 5:00pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$120 (bring your own loom); $140 (with loom rental), please choose one in the class options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEVEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginner friendly. Also open to experienced rigid heddle weavers who want guidance with a project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents may either bring their own assembled, ready to use loom, or rent\/\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/fibercirclestudio.sbs\/collections\/looms\/products\/ashford-rigid-heddle-24?variant=33153071349813\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epurchase one from the shop\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee below for more details on rental and purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 skeins total of 2 different colors in DK (for 10 dent reeds) \u003cstrong\u003eOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWorsted (for 7.5 + 8 dent looms) weight yarn. Yarns should be balled up and ready to use.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee below for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rigid Heddle Loom is portable and affordable. It’s a great tool for exploring weaving, using up your stash, and trying something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Sonoma County's professional artist and instructor, Marta Shannon, for a 2 session in person class to learn the basics of setting up your Rigid Heddle loom and how to weave your very own handwoven scarf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay one will focus on design, calculations, carefully warping your loom, and finally weaving. You'll then get a week to weave at home, before returning the following session for finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay two will focus on taking your scarf off your loom and finishing techniques. Please note, day two time in class is \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eone hour \u003c\/em\u003eonly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe have a limited number of looms to rent, so please be sure to select the appropriate option above! If you need to purchase a loom, please call or come in to the shop, or you may\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/fibercirclestudio.sbs\/collections\/looms\/products\/ashford-rigid-heddle-24?variant=40147538608181\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epurchase online\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor pick up. If you are renting a loom, looms are due back at the end of the 2nd session. Any additional time needed on the loom is $20\/week. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn is NOT included so that students can choose a yarn specific for their project!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewarp and weft materials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou will need at least 2 different colors...\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf your heddle is an 8 dent heddle,\u003c\/em\u003e160-175 yards of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/fibercirclestudio.sbs\/collections\/yarn\/products\/malabrigo-rios\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eworsted weight\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyarn for your warp and 120 yards for your weft. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf your heddle is a 10 dent heddle,\u003c\/em\u003e 200-225 yards of a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/fibercirclestudio.sbs\/collections\/yarn\/products\/dreamy-dk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edk \/ sport weight\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyarn for warp and 150 yards for weft.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCotton or wool or blends work best. Check your yarn for strength by gently tugging on a 24\" length or so. If it doesn't fall apart it is probably strong enough. Also run your finger nail on it to be sure it holds up to abrasion. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 18+\u003cbr\u003eSkill Requirements: None\u003cbr\u003eTaught by: Marta Shannon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease visit our website for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fibercirclestudio.sbs\/pages\/studio-policies-faqs\"\u003eclass \u0026amp; cancellation policies\u003c\/a\u003e. There are \u003cstrong\u003eNO refunds\u003c\/strong\u003e on classes. By signing up, you acknowledge that you are aware of and agree to our policies. 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Instructor will contact you prior to the first class to discuss materials for your project. Floor looms will be provided for each student. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this mixed level, 8-session class, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enew weavers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e will experience the complete process of weaving on a loom from designing, calculating, winding a warp, dressing the loom… weaving and finishing a simple scarf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperienced weavers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e will learn how to design, plan, calculate, warp and weave a simple loom shaped tunic, top, vest, poncho, ruana, shawl or other garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo sewing experience necessary. Materials not included, costs will vary. Looms and tools provided.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStudents may come in during open shop hours to independently work on their project.  If students don't finish their project by one week after the last session, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fibercirclestudio.sbs\/pages\/membership\"\u003emembership with access to equipment\u003c\/a\u003e is available.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAges: 18+\u003cbr\u003eSkill Requirements: None.\u003cbr\u003eTaught by: Marta Shannon\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Finer Details...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease visit our website for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fibercirclestudio.sbs\/pages\/studio-policies-faqs\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclass \u0026amp; cancellation policies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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