New England Weavers' Seminar
NEWS 2025
July 8 - 13, 2025
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA
The UPDATED complete listing of course descriptions is now available on the Workshops page.
The Workshop Descriptions PDF is 49 pages long with lots of pictures.
We have also provided a Printable version without the pictures and only 30 pages long.
Public registration begins Sunday, February 9.
Early registration for members of our ten participating guilds (see here
for a list) will begin Sunday, February 2. You must be a recognized member
of one of the guilds by January 1, 2025 to take advantage of this.
This is a weekly preview of planned course offerings.
Changes are always possible.
L2: Using Color to Create Pattern with Turned Taquete
Instructor: Suzi Ballenger
2 days, Friday, July 11, 8:30 am - Saturday, July 12, 4:30 pm, $320
Turned Taqueté is a perfect opportunity to step into the fun of color as the basis for exploring pattern and geometry in weaving. You will be amazed at how easy it is to use color to create original designs with this simple and diverse structure. Using color in Taquéte will convince you there are no “bad” combinations. You will learn how 4 colors can create exciting shapes and designs that are distinctive and stunning. In this hands-on class you will thread a pre-wound warp with a straight draw on 4 shafts. Keep It Super Simple! Your individual colors and treadlings will allow you to create multiple widths of squares, rectangles, lines, and crossed intersections. This is a chance for your personal aesthetic to come alive as you weave multiple designs from one warp. You will finish a stunning cotton cloth that will brighten any room you use it in.
L1:Introduction to Tapestry Weaving
2 days, Friday, July 11, 8:30 am - Saturday, July 12, 4:30 pm, $320
This two-day session will provide the participant with an introduction to basic Tapestry techniques using a simple frame loom and tools. The class will include an explanation of what Tapestry Weaving is, how it differs from other types of weaving. Also discussed will be an explanation of the loom and tools, how to warp the loom, introduction to basic weaving vocabulary, how to use the yarn to weave (weft) and an opportunity to create a simple piece using basic tapestry techniques. This class is focused on new Tapestry Weavers..