Rigid Heddle Weaving Class - Beginner

Rigid Heddle Weaving Class for Beginners – Shawl Workshop

Course Overview:
Discover the art of rigid heddle weaving in this beginner-friendly workshop. Starting with an empty loom, you’ll learn every step of the process - from warping to weavin - while creating your very first project: a stylish handwoven scarf.

What’s Included:

• All materials provided
• Hands-on instruction in a supportive environment

Course Format:

• Duration: 2 sessions
• Length: 4.5 hours per class

Instructor: Michele Franklin - www.theshepherdspillow.com
With over 20 years of expertise in spinning, weaving, and wearable art, Michele Franklin brings artistry and craftsmanship to every creation. Her work has graced stages, screens, and museums worldwide, earning recognition for its originality and cultural depth.
Highlights of Michele’s Accomplishments:

Commissioned Hats featured in:

• Amazing Canadian Fashion Magazine (2016) – 4-page artist spotlight
• Hat featured in Viking film The Final Battle of Grettir the Strong
• The Juilliard School Costume Department, New York
• 2013 FreeCreditScore.com commercial
• Two music videos

Museum Exhibits & Historical Displays:

• Mongolian Museum Exhibit – California (4 commissioned hats)
• New York Historical Society (6 commissioned hats)
• Buxton Museum, Derbyshire, England – Viking display (2 commissioned hats)

International Recognition:

• Asian Art Research Co., Toronto – multiple commissioned pieces
• Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck, Motithang Palace, Bhutan – commissioned hat

Michele’s creations are more than accessories. They are stories woven in fiber, blending tradition, innovation, and artistry.