An Exploration of Diversified Plain Weave: A 3 Day Round-Robin Workshop with Vila Cox
Skill Level: This Workshop is perfect for Advanced Beginner to Advanced level floor loom weavers who would like to create a series of samples through the exploration of this structure.
Instructor: Vila Cox
Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105
Date: August 22, 23, 24, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with a break for lunch
Fee: Varies depending on option selected; please read registration options carefully before selecting
*Payable by check or credit; check payment must be received within two weeks after registration to secure your spot*
Option 1: Provide your own loom
Fee: $355 payable by check or credit
You will be assigned a warp by Vila, responsible for your warp fiber/colors, warp winding and dressing of your own 8 shaft loom which you will transport to the Weaving Center and share for the round-robin style workshop. You should be experienced in independently warping a loom. Warping back-to-front might make it easier to appropriately distribute the thick and thin warp ends, depending on the reed.
Skill Level: Intermediate/ Advanced weaver owning/able to transport/willing to share use of an 8 shaft loom
Option 2: Rent and Prepare Loom at the Weaving Center
Fee: $380 payable by check or credit
In this option you will be assigned a warp by Vila and will be assigned an 8 shaft loom at the Weaving Center. You’re responsible for your warp fiber/color and independently winding your warp and dressing your assigned loom. The classroom studio and your assigned loom will be available from August 11-21 during normal Weaving Center hours for warp winding, threading and preparation.
Skill Level: Intermediate/ Advanced weaver. You should be experienced in independently warping a loom. Warping back-to-front might make it easier to appropriately distribute the thick and thin warp ends, depending on the reed.
Option 3: Loom preparation by Weaving Center
Fee: $430 payable by check or credit
Register for this option and leave your loom preparation to us! Students who choose this option will use a loom and warp provided by the Weaving Center. Just bring your supplies and be ready to weave!
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner and up.
Fee: $430 payable by check or credit
- If there is a waiting list and the spot can be filled, a 3% processing fee will be deducted from the total refund if you have paid by credit. If you have paid by check and the spot can be filled, you will receive a full refund.
- If a spot cannot be filled, no refund will be offered.
No-shows forfeit any refund.