{"product_id":"2026-10-hartford-beginner-rigid-heddle","title":"2026 10 Hartford Beginner Rigid Heddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis class is an introduction into rigid heddle weaving. In the first class, students will  learn how to dress a loom, and will be weaving by the time class ends. Between classes, looms will be taken home for a week of weaving practice and exploration. Schacht Cricket Looms will be provided for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second class begins with cutting off your sample and learning  finishing techniques. Participants will dress their looms a second time, learn to hemstitch, learn about appropriate yarns and sett, with tips and tricks included to get you excited about this new weaving journey!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplies needed: Please bring scissors, a tape measure and a tapestry needle and 2 colors of #4 weight yarn, approximately 300 yards each. A suggested #4 yarn is Lily Sugar n' Cream (cotton). This is readily available at Michael's and Walmart, as well as online retailers. Schacht Cricket Looms will be provided for use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shari Diamond\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFee:\u003c\/strong\u003e $145, you will have the option to purchase or rent your loom at the end of class.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fridays, October 16 and 23, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9:30 am-1:00 pm each day\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16+\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan rel=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Shari Diamond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55418827243825,"sku":"1026 BRH","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/4227\/0513\/files\/Beginner_Rigid_Heddle.jpg?v=1785602733","url":"https:\/\/hartfordweaving.org\/products\/2026-10-hartford-beginner-rigid-heddle","provider":"Hartford Artisans Weaving Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}