Discover Loom Weaving (Hawaiʻi Island class)

Register Online Now through August 30, 2025. 

Join us for Discover Loom Weaving.

Discover and explore how to create cloth on a loom in this 3 hour class for people curious about weaving. It will be taught by an experienced hand weaver and member of the Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui.

You’ll learn about looms and how they work using a 4 shaft table loom that’s all set up. Learn to wind a bobbin and throw a shuttle. Create cloth using a few basic weave structures. Play with different colors and textures as you learn the basics of weaving. You’ll take home the cloth you weave!

What to bring:

• All equipment and supplies will be provided.
• If you have bits of yarn you’d like to use, bring it along but you don’t have to buy anything.  
• Pen/pencil for note taking
• Water or a beverage for the afternoon  

This class is free. Online registration is required and open to adults from age 18.

The class is limited to 4 participants.

Please let us know if you have registered and are unable to attend the class.

Contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org

MAP Hilo Public Library

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