Weaving - August 2025
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-03 | Fiber Garden, Address will be provided after ticket purchase, Black River Falls, WI, 54615, United States
Come weave with us in rural Wisconsin! We have welcomed many new and experienced weavers here over more than 25 years and we’d like to welcome YOU! Read on for all the details…
Multiple weaving classes will be offered concurrently and student starting times will be staggered on the first day to accommodate these varied learning interests. Very small class size allows this flexibility, and you will enjoy watching your classmates weaving other projects! You will be asked to select which workshop you’d like to register for on the registration page. Please view the descriptions on the “Weaving Workshops” page and note that we do not teach rigid heddle during this workshop!
The prerequisite for all workshops, EXCEPT beginning weaving, is a beginning weaving class in which you have warped and woven on a harness loom. There is no prerequisite for the beginning class.
Workshop fee is $280 plus project materials. In addition, a $15 fee is payable to the instructor for the workshop learning guide. A $70 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit will be due at the time of registration to confirm your space. The remainder of your fee will be paid at the conclusion of your workshop. (Fees are only refunded if the Fiber Garden cancels an event. Thank you for understanding.) Please note that weaving workshops will be canceled if the minimum enrollment is not met 30 days prior to the workshop. Register early!
The weaving workshops listed below will be offered during this class. You will be asked to select the workshop you’d like to register for on the form.
Beginning Weaving
Bead Leno
Bound Weave Bags
Color Gamp
Double Weave Blanket
Double Weave Sampler
Intro to 8 Harness Weaving
Monk’s Belt – Weft Constructed
Overshot
Overshot Namedraft
Rag Weaving
Rep Weave
Shadow Weave Exploration
Twill: 8-Shaft Straight Twill Sampler
Weaving with Bead Embellishments
Custom Workshop (we will work with you to design a project to meet your learning interests)
Health/Wellness policy: The health and safety of all participants is our highest priority. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you agree to take responsibility for your safety and the safety of others. All participants in Fiber Garden events are expected to behave in a manner respectful of the group and take precautions to keep other participants safe from exposure to illness. If you are sick, please stay home. Anyone showing signs of any illness (not only COVID) after the start of an event will be required to wear an N95 or KN95 mask at all times. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established health and safety guidelines. Additional protocols may be implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. Protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated. Please understand that the Fiber Garden is also my personal home. For 25+ years it has been a place of retreat and creative space for many. It must also be a place of safety, for you and for me.
Terms:
-Registrations are not confirmed until deposit has been received
-Deposits are non-refundable unless the Fiber Garden cancels the workshop
-Workshops will be canceled if the minimum enrollment is not met 30 days prior to the workshop.
-Deposits are non-transferable
-Balance of the workshop fee will be due at the conclusion of the workshop
-All equipment, including looms, is provided. Looms brought by students must be completely assembled and in perfect operating condition
Ready to register?? Click below!
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Rigid Heddle Weaving @ Sievers School of Fiber Arts
2025-08-11 - 2025-08-16 | Sievers School of Fiber Arts, 986 Jackson Harbor Road, Washington Island, WI, 54246, United States
This class offers instruction for “beginning and beyond” rigid heddle weavers. Beginners will start with a basic scarf followed by a sampler of pick-up and lace techniques to experience the versatility of the loom. There will be time to weave one or more additional projects you choose to expand your learning even further. Those with experience on the loom will learn clasped warp and weft technique. We will begin by weaving table runner. Then you’ll design and weave additional project(s) of your choice.
This class is being conducted through Sievers School of Fiber Arts. Please register directly with Sievers at the “website” listed below.
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2025 Fall Spinners/Weavers Retreat
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-13 | Holy Wisdom Monastery Retreat & Guest Center, 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
Join the Fiber Garden and fiber friends for a spinning and rigid heddle weaving holiday at Holy Wisdom Monastery Retreat & Guest House in Middleton WI! The monastery grounds consist of over 130 acres of land, including Lost Lake, the restored prairie and savanna areas, woodlands, gardens, orchards, and nature trails. This retreat is an opportunity to gather as a spinning and weaving community, working at your own skill level on projects of your choice. Deb will be there to coach, guide, and provide encouragement. There is no agenda for this weekend…just come and enjoy doing whatever you want, whenever you want! Bring your own fibers and yarns, or purchase them at the retreat from Deb’s “fiber shop” which will be on-site. Bring your wheel or RH loom or rent one from the Fiber Garden for a small fee. The only pre-requisite for the retreat is that you have some beginning spinning or RH weaving experience. You do not need to be an experienced spinner or weaver…”early-career” spinners and weavers are welcome and encouraged!
A $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to confirm your space. The balance of the fee will be invoiced and due about 4 weeks before the retreat. Retreat fees include lodging, all meals, coffee and tea service, use of Holy Wisdom Retreat Center facilities and trails, and a special gift! The first meal is dinner on your arrival day; the last meal is lunch on your departure day (or breakfast for those departing on Monday morning). Lodging rooms have private baths a desk and a wardrobe. Space is limited and priority will be given to 3 and 4-night participants, and 3-day and full-time commuters. If space remains 30 days before the retreat, it will be opened to those requesting to participate for two nights or part-time commuters.
Retreat fees:
Four nights; single room – $650; four nights; shared room (two beds)- $550
Three nights single room – $595; three nights shared room – $495
Two nights single room – $450; two nights shared room – $375
Commuters – $210 for two days; $300 for three days (Friday-Saturday-Sunday); $340 for full commuter package Thursday afternoon – Sunday evening (Commuter rates include all lunches and dinners, use of facilities and retreat gift)
Health/Wellness policy. The health and safety of all participants is our highest priority. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you agree to take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others. All participants in Fiber Garden events are expected to behave in a manner respectful of the group and take precautions to keep other participants safe from exposure to illness. If you are sick, please stay home. Anyone showing signs of any illness (not only COVID) after the start of an event will be required to wear an N95 or KN95 mask at all times and will be provided meals independent of the group. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established health and safety guidelines. There may be additional protocols implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. Protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated.
Terms:
-Registrations are not confirmed until deposit has been received
-Deposits are non-refundable unless the Fiber Garden cancels the retreat
-Deposits are non-transferable
-Balance of the retreat fee will be invoiced and due 3-4 weeks prior to the retreat. Fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the Fiber Garden.
-If you request shared lodging and there is no other participant to share a room with, you will be charged for single occupancy.
-You agree to abide by the health/wellness policy outlined above
-Participants will hold harmless Deb Jones and Fiber Garden LLC against any loss or damage resulting from participation in this event including, but not limited to, injury and financial loss.
Register below. Registrations will open at Noon Central time on July 1, 2025.
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2026 Spring Spinners/Weavers Retreat
2026-04-16 - 2026-04-20 | Cloquet Forestry Center, 175 University Road, Cloquet, MN, 55720, United States
Join the Fiber Garden for a weekend of spinning and rigid heddle weaving at the Cloquet Forest Center (CFC) near Cloquet, MN! The 3,000+ acre property is located 3 miles West of the city of Cloquet, near Duluth. This retreat is an opportunity to gather as a spinning and rigid heddle community, working at your own skill level on projects of your choice. Deb will be there to coach, guide, and provide encouragement. There is no agenda for this weekend…just come and enjoy doing whatever you want, whenever you want! Bring your own fibers and yarns, or purchase them at the retreat from Deb’s “fiber shop” that will be on-site. Bring your own wheel or loom or rent one from the Fiber Garden for a small fee. The only pre-requisite for the retreat is that you have some beginning spinning or beginning rigid heddle weaving experience. You do not need to be an experienced spinner or weaver…”early-career” spinners and weavers are welcome and encouraged!
A $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to reserve your space for 3 or 4 night, and 3-day or full commuter participation. The balance of the fee will be due about 3-4 weeks prior to the retreat. Retreat fees include lodging, all meals, coffee/tea throughout the retreat, use of CFC facilities and trails, and a special gift! Lodging rooms have private baths with two twin beds and a desk, wardrobe, and WiFi. First meal for overnight participants is dinner on your arrival day.; last meal is brunch on your departure day (or full breakfast for Sunday night lodgers). Space is limited and priority will be given to 3 and 4-night participants (and 3-day and full commuters). If space remains 30 days prior to the retreat, it will be open to those requesting to participate for two nights or 2-day commuters.
Retreat fees:
Four nights single room – $550; four nights shared room (two twin beds) – $525
Three nights single room – $480; three nights shared room (two twin beds) – $450
Two nights single room – $340; two nights shared room – $325
Commuters – $200 for two days (Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun); $325 for three days (Fri/Sat/Sun); $340 for full commuter package Thursday afternoon – Sunday evening (Commuter rates include daily brunch and dinner, use of facilities and retreat gift)
Health/Wellness policy. The health and safety of all participants is our highest priority. By choosing to participate in one of our events, you agree to take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others. All participants in Fiber Garden events are expected to behave in a manner respectful of the group and take precautions to keep other participants safe from exposure to illness. If you are sick, please stay home. Anyone showing signs of any illness after the start of an event will be required to wear an N95 or KN95 mask at all times and will be provided meals independent of the group. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established health and safety guidelines. There may be additional protocols implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. Protocols are subject to change at any time as public health guidance is updated.
Terms:
-Registrations are not confirmed until deposit has been received
-Deposits are non-refundable unless the Fiber Garden cancels the retreat
-Deposits are non-transferable
-Balance of the retreat fee will be invoiced and due 3-4 weeks prior to the retreat. Fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the Fiber Garden.
-If you request shared lodging and there is no other participant to share a room with, you will be charged for single occupancy.
-You will abide by the health/wellness policy outlined above
-Participants will hold harmless Deb Jones and Fiber Garden LLC against any loss or damage resulting from participation in this event including, but not limited to, injury and financial loss.
Register below. If the registration says we are full, PLEASE place yourself on the waitlist! There may be more spaces available. I need to limit initial registrations to make sure I don’t over book lodging availability.
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