All courses begin at 9:00am and are held at Montana City School, Montana City, unless otherwise indicated. HSWG business meetings occur during the lunch break, at 12:30pm-1:30pm.
September 20, 2025
Meet-and-greet, old and new members
- Summer project show and tell
- Class sign ups: hopefully we can have a sample of most of the finished projects for members to see
- Bring anything you are working on: weaving, spinning, knitting, crocheting, etc.
Introduction to profile drafting
Instructor: Mary Jean Martin
(1–4pm, after business meeting)
October 18 and 19, 2025
The art of warp dyeing
Instructor: Liz Moncrief
(1-day class; may be extended to 2 days if more than 10 people on the waiting list)
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November 15 and 16, 2025
Tapestry weaving
Instructor: Joanne Hall
(2-day class)
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November 16, 2025
Use and care of a knitting machine
Instructor: Marilyn Lytle
(2-day class) Please plan to bring your machine if you have one.
December 2025 (exact date TBD)
Holiday party and gift exchange
at Annette Cade’s home
January 17 and 18, 2026
Beginning weaving: tote bag project
Instructor: Joanne Hall
(2-day class; begin project on ROC day, January 3, 2026)
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Profile drafting
Instructor: Mary Jean Martin
(1-day class)
Handwoven.net demonstration
Instructor: Jane Fournier
(1-day class, Saturday)
Instructor: Trudy Moffett
(occurs in conjunction with Profile Drafting)
February 21 and 22, 2026
Rigid-heddle weaving
Instructor: Joanne Hall
(2-day class)
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Teacup pincushions
Instructor: Laurel Orthmeyer
(1- or 2-day class)
March 21 and 22, 2026
Basket weaving with linen
Instructor: Hadassah Moffett
(2-day class)
Backstrap band weaving
Instructor: Joanne Hall
(2-day class)
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April 18 and 19, 2026
Spinning mentoring for beginners and experienced spinners
Instructor: Jane Fournier
(1-day class, Saturday)
Spinning cordage and/or fiber for braiding to add to other projects
Instructor: Jane Fournier
(1-day class, Sunday)
May 16 and 17, 2026
Fiber dyeing
Instructor: Laurel Orthmeyer
(class at Laurel’s home; limited to 10 students)