Do I need prior weaving experience?

No formal experience is required, but the workshop moves quickly; beginners who own a loom or have basic familiarity with weaving terms will get the most out of it.

What should I bring to class?

Bring a metric tape or ruler, notebook, any yarn you plan to use, and reading glasses if you need them; the instructor will supply warping boards and basic tools.

Will I finish a weaving project during the four sessions?

Unlikely—this course focuses on warping and threading; finishing a woven piece generally requires additional loom time. Instructor offers options for Loom Room access and extra help.

What is the minimum age?

The class is recommended for ages 16 and up.

How do I reserve a spot?

Use the booking link provided with the listing to view dates and reserve a place; spots are limited due to small group sizes.

Learn to Warp: 4-Session Weaving Workshop in Arthurdale Loom Room | Workshop | Guided Tour

Q: Where do I check in?

Go to Arthurdale Heritage, 18 Q Rd. Arthurdale, WV 26520. The Loom Room entrance is the gray door located behind Center Hall. Parking is by the dumpster across A Road.

At the Loom Room in Arthurdale, West Virginia, a small group gathers under patient fluorescent light to learn a deceptively technical craft. Learn to Warp: 4-Session Weaving Workshop Sp26 teaches front-to-back warping on a floor loom, guiding participants through warping boards, heddles, reeds, and the calculations that make a warp behave. The course is technique-first: expect measuring, yarn math, winding, and the hands-on repetition that turns confusion into competence. The location is Arthurdale Heritage, 18 Q Rd. Arthurdale, WV 26520. The Loom Room entrance is the gray door located behind Center Hall. Parking is by the dumpster across A Road. Sessions meet from 6pm to 8pm over four evenings, totaling roughly eight hours of instruction. Small group sizes mean instructor Kendyl Bostic can walk each student through threading a loom and tensioning the warp, so you leave with a threaded loom rather than just a demonstration. Key features in the room include multiple floor looms, a warping board, assorted reeds and heddles, and bench-and-shuttle setups for optional weaving time. The class emphasizes material literacy—how yarn weight, twist, and sett interact—so you’ll learn practical decisions that matter when you return to your own loom. This offering stands out because it is intimate, pragmatic, and rooted in a local craft environment: Arthurdale’s community spaces convert historic rooms into working studios where craft skills circulate among neighbors and visitors alike. The workshop is recommended for adults 16+ who have basic familiarity with weaving terms or own a loom, but ambitious beginners with an at-home loom can also join and learn the full warping workflow. If you need more time to weave beyond the four sessions, the instructor arranges Loom Room access and extra help. Practical notes: bring a metric tape or ruler, project notes, and any yarn you intend to use; wear comfortable clothes for bench work. The class focuses strictly on warping; finishing a project will generally take longer than the scheduled sessions. Whether you’re refreshing technique or finally stepping up to your unused loom, this class converts technical prep into dependable practice. Classes are limited to small groups, so reserve a spot early; check the Arthurdale Heritage schedule or use the provided booking link to confirm dates, materials lists, and any additional Loom Room hours offered by the instructor well before your travel dates, too.

About Arthurdale Heritage, Inc.

Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. preserves and shares the cultural history of Arthurdale, West Virginia through public programs, hands-on workshops, and community events. The organization hosts a range of experiences that connect visitors and residents with Appalachian traditions, including weaving, relief printing, herbalism, creative writing, folk music, and historical lectures.

Programs include classroom-style workshops such as Tiny Tapestry: Weaving for Beginners and Mug Rug Weaving, which teach basic loom techniques and let participants take home finished pieces. Art-focused offerings include a Relief Printing Workshop led by Meish Claus and Ekphrastic Writing: A Creative Writing Workshop with Jessie Van Eerden, both designed for practical skill development and artistic exploration. Music and storytelling are central to the calendar with events like Folk Music of the Southern Coalfields featuring Chris Haddox, and an outdoor theatrical performance of Shakespeare’s MACBETH by the Rusted Mechanicals troupe.

Educational talks and literary programming further highlight local history and practice. Making History with Christina Fisanick guides researchers and writers in using primary sources for family history and narrative work. Taste of Arthurdale presents historical perspectives on food in Appalachia, led by historian Katharine Donnelly. The Poetics of Gratitude workshop and Herbal Mixer build community through shared creative and practical activities.

Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. programs are delivered by named instructors and guest presenters and take place in Arthurdale, West Virginia. The organization focuses on accessible, place-based learning and cultural preservation, offering scheduled workshops and events that invite participation from local communities and visitors alike. Program details and schedules are posted regularly.