Description
Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 9am – 4pm
Skill Level: beginners
Class Registration Fee: $90
Tablet weaving is an ancient technique that involves using small tablets with holes to weave detailed patterns. The tablets are threaded with different colored yarns and rotated to create sheds for passing the weft. The process results in the production of narrow woven bands, straps, or belts with detailed designs.
This workshop will balance demonstration with hands-on work time. We will use Linda Hendrickson’s continuous warping method to warp our own DIY tabletop loom setups and begin learning to weave patterns. Substantial work time will be allocated for individual exploration, allowing participants to weave their own unique designs.
Participants needn’t have any prior experience weaving. This project does not require a loom, and all weaving materials will be provided. Our project will be tensioned using a DIY tabletop loom setup which participants can take home and use for future projects. The cost of supplies includes the cost of tablets, a shuttle, a tension board, a warp spreader, pattern, and thread. Because the tabletop setup involves frequent standing and bending, students should be aware that this class can be physically demanding. If this poses a challenge, please email Hannah in advance to discuss potential accommodations or alternative options.
By the end of the workshop, participants will have all the necessary tools and skills to continue to explore tablet weaving at home.
Materials fee: $40
Provided materials include:
- Tablets
- Shuttle for band weaving
- Tension board
- Warp spreader
- Thread
- Linda Hendrickson’s Gill Sans Pattern
Students need to bring the following supplies: Two ratcheting bar carpentry clamps (12” minimum). If this is not something students already have at home, Hannah recommends these from Harbor Freight. They are also available at Home Depot, Walmart, and probably a neighbor’s garage! The important part is that the bars are rigid enough to hold tension and long enough to clamp to the table and the tension board while still leaving ample room for warping.
Hannah Olson-Williams is a self-taught hobbyist. From weaving and knitting to upcycling, she enjoys a variety of creative pursuits. Hannah loves the experimentation and problem-solving that come with weaving, and she’s excited to share that process with her students!
