Advanced Beginner Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom: Cocktail Napkins – August 9 & 10, 2025

One Warp, Two Colors, Four Patterns, Sixteen Patterns – The Magic of Color and Weave

In this class, you will learn how to warp a rigid heddle loom using two threads in both slots and holes. You will also learn to tie on using shoelaces, which is a great way to save on loom waste. You will weave 4 napkins each with 4 different designs. Some of the weave structures include houndstooth and log cabin.  There will be enough warp to weave two more napkins, so that you can play with additional colors and designs.

This class runs for two full days learning and weaving together at the folk school.  You will then finish weaving at home the following week, and return the loom to the folk school on the following Saturday. 

Class Times:

Saturday, August 9:  10am – 4pm

Sunday, August 10:  10am – 4pm

Saturday, August 16:  10-11am (show & tell your work and return the loom)

Your instructor will provide the following materials:

• rigid heddle loom to use in class
• full-color handout booklet
• yarn for up to 6 cocktail napkins
• shoe laces

Students are asked to bring:

• As your class is scheduled over a lunch hour, we highly recommend you bring a lunch or click here to learn about local eating opportunities in the area.
• Students who have not taken Katherine’s beginning RH class may want to purchase her instruction booklet from her directly the first day of class for $10.

Skill level
This is an advanced beginner class. Students should have some experience weaving on a rigid heddle loom and know how to read a draft.

Age Requirement
Students ages 16 and older are welcome to attend this class. Students between the ages of 16-17 may attend without a parent/guardian in attendance as long as MMFS is provided with written parental permission by email to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org. 

Location Details
Marine Mills Folk School
550 Pine St., Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota 55047

Cost Details
Tuition: $160
Material Fee: $35
Total Cost: $195

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible!

If interested, you can find our cancellation policy here.