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Weaving 103 - Beginner Floor Loom - Blanket, Shawl or Scarf 

Learn to Weave with this beginner friendly floor loom class!

Starting with an empty loom, you’ll learn every step, from warping to weaving - while creating your choice of blanket, shawl, or scarf.

Get Creative!

Make a Blanket, Shawl or Scarf.

Hands on experience with a floor loom.

Choose your own project: blanket, shawl, or scarf

Perfect for beginners ready to explore larger weaving projects


Meet your Instuctor

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.


Book Your Class

Slow down, get creative, and connect with a traditional craft. In this Weaving 101 class, you'll learn foundational weaving techniques while creating a beautiful handmade piece of your own. Perfect for beginners, this workshop provides everything you need to start your weaving journey.

Weaving 103 - Beginner Floor Loom

306 Wallace Street, Hope, BC V0X 1L0
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