Online Courses

Weaving Classes

Navigating through abundant weaving information can be overwhelming. Acton Creative Classes offer a solution—choose the perfect class for your goals and start weaving with ease!

Dress Your Loom Digital Course

The Dress Your Loom Course is a step-by-step guide to the front-to-back method of dressing your loom. Unlike other crafts, loom setup can be complex, but understanding it is essential before you start weaving.

This course provides a simple, straightforward method for dressing a loom, delivered in an easy, no-fuss style. You’ll get all the tools and details needed to confidently prepare your loom for any project. Once you master the setup, you’ll be ready to tackle any weaving challenge!

Planning a Weaving Project Class

Ready to plan your own weaving projects?

In the Planning a Weaving Project Class, you learn both the technical and the design side of the process, giving you everything you need to bring your brilliant ideas to life.

By the end of this program, you will have…

  • An understanding of what goes into planning a weaving project

  • A solid strategy for the technical side of planning (aka, the numbers)

  • A wealth of design ideas guaranteed to keep you excited about weaving

Reading a Weaving Draft Virtual Class

The Reading a Weaving Draft Class will arm you with all the information you need to interpret any weaving draft & therefore weave ANY pattern!

Are you ready to uplevel your weaving game? Once you understand how to read a weaving draft, the world is your oyster! In this class, I will walk you through the threading, tie-ups, and treadling elements in a clear, concise manner so you know exactly how to translate it into real life weaving patterns. If you are ready to take this next big step on your weaving journey, register today!

By the end of this program, you will have…

  • An understanding of how to interpret a weaving draft

  • The ability to translate any pattern into real life

  • A great sense of independence, knowing you can read & create your own weaving drafts

Recycling & Weaving: A Perfect Pair!

Curious about using alternative materials in your weaving?

Weaving and repurposing are like peanut butter & jelly! They naturally fit together to create something new and wonderful – while simultaneously helping save the planet. What more could you want?

In this special class, we’ll explore the following:

  • why a loom is the perfect vehicle for transforming old clothing and accessories into something new and wonderful

  • what items can and can’t be repurposed in your weaving project

  • suggested techniques for preparing and utilizing repurposed items

  • special considerations for your repurposed project

Intro To Kajabi

Acton Creative uses a site called “Kajabi” to host all the weaving classes. Watch our tutorial video to get a tour of how to navigate the platform.

Weekly Weaving Newsletter

The absolutely best thing you can do to help with your weaving journey is to sign up for the Weekly Weaving Newsletter! This online Wednesday publication will keep you posted on that week’s FREE weaving educational content, plus I always toss in a story from me! It’s equal parts education and entertainment, all wrapped up in a short, few-minute read!