2026 Current Weaving Class Offerings
Learn to Weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Weave yourself a cosy scarf for winter using a rigid heddle loom.
The Saskatoon Spinners and Weavers Guild is offering a basic weaving workshop at our studio location which is in the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) building at 600 – 45 Street West in Saskatoon. The cost of the class is $185.00 + PST = $197.11. There are additional materials fees – please see below for details.
Instructor Cathy Merkley will help you to create your own one of a kind scarf on a rigid heddle loom. Participants will learn how to warp the loom and weave a scarf from beginning to completion. You will select colours that complement your wardrobe while gaining an understanding of how colour choices influence the overall design and finished appearance of the scarf. By the end of the workshop each participant will have completed a one-of-a -kind scarf to take or wear home. Join us for an engaging and informative experience that offers fundamental weaving knowledge and practical skills you can confidently apply in future projects.
In addition to the class fee, there will be an additional charge for materials. There are rigid heddle looms available for use during the class. If you do not have your own rigid heddle, materials and rental fee is $40. If you do have a rigid heddle, the materials fee will be $30.
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM – one hour break for lunch.
Location: SSWG Studio and Africa Room in the MCC Building (600 45th St. West, Saskatoon)
Number of Students: Maximum 8 Students
Cost to Register: $197.11 (185.00 + PST)
Cost of materials: Loom Rental + Materials: $40.00
Materials Only: $30.00
Previous Weaving Class Offerings
Getting Warped to Weave Weekend
Learn effective, efficient warping techniques. Spend a couple of days to learn to love warping your loom.
> Want to learn how to warp your multi-shaft loom from back-to-front?
> Need a refresher course on warping your multi-shaft loom?
> Want to fine-tune your warp preparation methods?
> This two-day course will help you fine tune your skills.
Learn effective, efficient warping techniques. Spend a couple of days to learn to love warping your loom.
We’ll work through all the steps of back-to-front warping by doing a small weaving project on a portable loom.
This class is suitable for beginners and more experienced weavers alike.
The project yarns will be supplied and a materials fee is part of the cost.
Jude Haraldson has been weaving for almost 40 years on several types of multi-shaft looms. She has taught several weaving classes including basic beginner and special techniques. She has a 2-year diploma in Applied Arts: Weaving from SIAST Woodland and a B.SC. in Biology.
Date: January 17th – 18th, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM – one hour break for lunch.
Location: SSWG Studio and Africa Room in the MCC Building (600 45th St. West, Saskatoon)
Number of Students: Maximum 8 Students
Cost to Register: $291.50
Cost of materials: Included in registration fee.