Welcome
A studio for weavers dedicated to creating a community committed to working harmoniously as each expands her/his knowledge of weaving based on personal goals.
"Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you; spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life." – Amy Poehler
Alberta
What is happening at the Studio!
Retail Area
The retail area has been relocated to the first floor. In addition to the amazing selection of yarns, weaving accessories, and kits, the retail area now offers handwoven items and cards.
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Open whenever the studio is open! Stop by and check it out.
Weaving with Paper Workshop
We had a lot of fun and learned a lot during the Weaving with Paper Workshop in January!
Bargain Basement
The new Bargain Basement is open!
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Yarns including cottons, many fine weight 20/2, 10/2 as well as 5/2 and 3/2, wools, wool-silk, chenille, silks, linens, rayons, metallics, etc…… many unopened, wrapped in plastic.
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Books and magazines on weaving, needlepoint, sewing, knitting, and embroidery.
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Weaving accessories.
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Looms: two Schacht rigid heddle, a Glimakra 54” 8S countermarch, and AVL 40” 40S compu-dobby.
Ongoing Hours:
During studio hours (Tuesday through Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM)
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Come explore and shop.
Hand Weaving Lessons
Discover the Art of Loom Weaving
Weaving Lessons on Rigid Heddle & Multi-Shaft Looms
Open Studio
Students will have the opportunity to use the studio for as many hours as desired during open studio hours. Beth will provide assistance as she is available.
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There is currently a wait list for Open Studio. Email Beth to be added to the list.
Weave a Scarf on a Cricket Rigid Heddle Loom
Rigid heddle looms produce plain weave cloth on a fun and portable loom. Students will learn to warp the loom. Students will return as often as needed to weave the scarf. No experience necessary.
Beginning Weaving
Foundation course for the beginning student. Thursday evening class starting in April 2025.
Beginning Weaving - Individual Schedule is available at any time. Sign up for Open Studio and learn on your own schedule and at your own pace.
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There is currently a wait list for Open Studio. Email Beth to be added to the list.
Workshops
A Place to Weave offers a variety of fiber-related workshops. Try your hand at weaving by weaving a dishtowel. Learn the art of wet felting or needle felting or basket weaving. All workshop have a small class size allowing for individualized attention. The instructors are high quality teachers with experience teaching. Class are scheduled long enough for you to finish your project.
Dealer for
Schacht
Harrisville Designs
Friendly Looms TM
Gilmakra
Stocked Yarn
Bockens 8/2 Cotton, 16/2 Cotton, 22/2 Cottolin
Gist 3/2 Cotton, 3/4 Cotton, Duet
Harrisville Designs Shetland and Highland
Henry's Attic & Galler Yarns Alpaca Natural & Dyed
Jagger Spun
Silk City Fibers Bambu7 and Bambu12
3/2, 5/2, 10/2 Perle Cotton
8/4 Cotton Carpet Warp
Linens
Rug Warps - Cotton & Linen
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Additional yarns can be ordered
Can purchase partial cones
A Place to Weave Offers
Beginning Weaving Lessons
An Open Studio Model
Many Workshops for Adults and Children
Connections with Schools, Museums,
After-School Programs and
Girl Scout Troups
Multiple Options to Try Weaving
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Open Studio for Rigid Heddle,
Multi-shaft looms, rug looms, band loom,
Inkle looms, and triangle loom
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Year-round Dye Room
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Day, evening, after-school
programs and weekends
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Retail shop with a wide variety of yarn, weaving accessories, kits, handwoven items, cards, and more.
A Place to Weave
Our new studio has over 5000 square feet of
learning and retail space.
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Light bright spaces for learning with a
commercial air filtration system and plenty of parking.
You are welcome to shop in person when studio is open
Cash, Check and Credit Cards Accepted
170 Arlington Street, Leominster, MA 01453
781-863-1449
