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Basic Loom Weaving with Jill Cohen and Joan Namkoong (Hawaiʻi Island class)

Start
17 Jul 2026
End
18 Jul 2026
Schedule
2 sessions
#1.
17 Jul 2026, 10:00 AM 4:00 PM (HST)
#2.
18 Jul 2026, 10:00 AM 4:00 PM (HST)
Location
Wailoa Art Center 200 Piopio St, Hilo, HI 96720
Spaces left
3

Registration

Member – $135.00
Non-member – $150.00

Register Online Now through July 11, 2026.

Join us for Basic Loom Weaving with Jill Cohen and Joan Namkoong

A basic class for people who want to learn how to set up a loom and weave cloth. On the first day, you will set up a 4 shaft table loom: measuring a warp and beaming it on the loom, threading the heddles, sleying the reed and tying on to the front beam. Then you’ll weave cloth – plain weave, twill, basket weave and more.

On day two you will continue your weaving exploration so you can take home handwoven cloth that you’ve made from start to finish.

Students can take their loom home for the week between classes to explore on their own. A $100 deposit will be required , payable by cash or check on the first day of class.

4 shaft table loom will be provided for each student as well as all equipment needed for loom setup.
All supplies and equipment for this class will be provided and is included in the cost of the class
Please bring lunch, beverage, snacks for the day.

Instructor Bios:

Jill Cohen lives in Mt. View and has been weaving for more than ten years. She mainly weaves functional household items such as towels, placemats, napkins and runners with the occasional foray into wearables.

Joan Namkoong is a 30 year plus weaver who lives on the Big Island. She weaves and sells functional textiles like scarves, shawls, towels, rugs, runners and yardage for household use. Silk is her favorite thread followed by cotton. Plain weave is used most of the time on her 8- shaft Gilmore loom. She also uses a drawloom to weave complex images and patterns.

Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.

We require a minimum of three participants for each class. A full refund will be issued to those registered, if class is cancelled by Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui. Refunds for class registration cancellation by participant will be issued in full only if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the class begins.

For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

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