The heritage of our weaving traditions spans four centuries. We weave tapestries with hand-dyed yarns spun from the wool of Churro sheep. We offer two-day, three-day, and week-long classes for four to eight students that allow you to share the skills of our master weavers and create yarns or a one-of-a-kind piece you will treasure.
In our 4-day Beginning Weaving Class, students learn how to design and weave a rug or blanket with a plain colored warp on a treadle loom. The course includes instruction in loom setup, planning and designing your weaving, learning weaving techniques on a Rio Grande Style floor loom, and mending and finishing your piece.
In addition to instructor-led, hands-on learning, each student will also receive a classroom workbook with historical background, weaving terminology, and practical instructions to be used as a guide during the class and beyond.
All weaving equipment and instruction are included in the class price. Warp threads will be supplied on the looms. However, weft materials – the colored yarns you will be using to create your design – will need to be purchased on-site, with two different weights to choose from: rug (heavier weight) or blanket (lighter weight).
To get an idea of what yarn colors will be available for your design, you can view our yarn lines and sample cards in our online store. In addition to our online options, we also carry unique, one-of-a-kind colors in-store. You will have a chance to browse our entire selection in-store before you begin weaving.
In the event of a cancellation by the student, a fee of the amount of $100 will be charged–no cash refunds. Class dates may be transferable in the event of an emergency, these changes have a fee in the amount of $50. Prices are subject to change, as well as state and local taxes.
Our 4-day Tapestry Weaving Class is designed for students with basic weaving knowledge who would like to take their creative work to a new level. Students will gain experience planning their tapestry design, choosing the correct yarns for their design, and weaving with verticals, horizontals, and diagonals to create and take home their own finished piece.
In addition to instructor-led, hands-on learning, each student will also receive a classroom workbook with historical background, weaving terminology, and practical instructions to be used as a guide during the class and beyond.
All weaving equipment and instruction are included in the class price. Warp threads will be supplied on the looms. However, weft materials – the colored yarns you will be using to create your design – will need to be purchased on-site, with two different weights to choose from: rug (heavier weight) or blanket (lighter weight).
To get an idea of what yarn colors will be available for your design, you can view our yarn lines and sample cards in our online store. In addition to our online options, we also carry unique, one-of-a-kind colors in-store. You will have a chance to browse our entire selection in-store before you begin weaving.
In the event of a cancellation by the student, a fee of the amount of $100 will be charged–no cash refunds. Class dates may be transferable in the event of an emergency, these changes have a fee in the amount of $50. Prices are subject to change, as well as state and local taxes.
In this one-day workshop, students will learn how to choose warp yarns, calculate the amount of warp needed for a project, wind the warp onto a warping board, transfer the warp from the warping board to the loom, and wind onto a Rio Grande Style loom. Students will leave the workshop with the practical experience necessary to warp their own loom, as well as instructional text and mathematical formulas which will enable them to plan and execute their own projects.
Class is from 10am to 3pm
No previous weaving experience necessary
Limit 5 students per class
In this action packed 2-day Hand Spinning Class taught by Asha Pollem and Janet Dominguez, you will learn how to pick a good fleece, what characteristics make a good spinning fiber, and how to wash and prep the fiber for spinning. Hands-on activities include combing, prepping and spinning of the fiber on a wide variety of spindles and wheels.
LEVEL 1: No prior experience necessary. Students will cover the topics and hands-on experience described above.
LEVEL 2: Previous hand spinning experience required. This class includes more about sheep breeds and their wool, spinning thick and thin yarns, textured yarns, and yarn for tapestry warp and weft.
In the event of a cancellation by the student, a fee of the amount of $100 will be charged–no cash refunds. Class dates may be transferable in the event of an emergency, these changes have a fee in the amount of $50. Prices are subject to change, as well as state and local taxes.
In our 2-day* Natural Hand Dyeing Class, you will learn to transform our locally grown yarn into many shades using both local and exotic natural dyes. This hands-on course includes preparation of the yarn and dye materials, rinsing, and proper put up of the yarn for its intended use. You can also take part in the adventure of harvesting local plants to use during this process, or enjoy the use of exotic dyes such as Cochineal bugs, Madder Root and Indigo.
*Our regularly scheduled Hand Dyeing Classes occur once a month June thru September. If you would like to learn to hand-dye but cannot make our scheduled classes, please contact us to discuss additional scheduling possibilities. Our instructor Toni is a busy bee, but always excited to share her knowledge with interested students!
In the event of a cancellation by the student, a fee of the amount of $100 will be charged–no cash refunds. Class dates may be transferable in the event of an emergency, these changes have a fee in the amount of $50. Prices are subject to change, as well as state and local taxes.
Schedule of Classes
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Class Particulars
Check-in time for all classes except warping is 9:00 am on the first day of class. The warping class meets at 10:00 am.
Class prices include instruction and the use of a fully-equipped workshop. For the weaving classes, warp threads will be supplied on the looms. However, weft materials—the colored yarns you will be using to create your design—will need to be purchased on-site.
In the event of a cancellation by the student, a fee of the amount of $100 will be charged–no cash refunds. Class dates may be transferable in the event of an emergency, this changes have a fee in the amount of $50. Prices are subject to change, as well as state and local taxes.
Accommodations are available at many locations throughout the valley. For more information, visit our "Lodging" page or call us at (575) 756-1650.
One-on-One Instruction
Can't make it to one of our scheduled classes or just need a refresher? In addition to our regular course schedule, we also offer one-on-one instruction in spinning, dyeing, and weaving for an hourly rate of $75/hour.
Call us at (575) 756-1650 to inquire about instructor availability.
Special Needs Persons and Assistance Animals:
Students may not bring pets on the grounds, with exception of assistance animals. Please provide information regarding special needs access or assistance animals in advance of your visit.
Non-discrimination policy:
We support a working environment that is free of any discrimination or unlawful harassment. We admit students and administer all programs without discriminating against any student on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or religious preference.