2026 class schedule
For a sneak peek at our tentative class offerings for 2026, see our newly updated Class Calendar. Registration for Drawloom ABC and Drawloom DEF classes will begin in November, and registration for all other classes will begin in mid-January. View the calendar, tell a friend, choose a week and plan your visit.
Swedish Classics now on Vimeo
Becky has recently added Swedish Classics to our Vävstuga Video Classes lineup on Vimeo. The Classics class offers an in-depth study of several classic weave structures commonly found in traditional Swedish handwoven textiles, from Monksbelt to Rosepath to multiple variations of twill. These detailed videos will guide you through the following five projects, with the help of numerous worksheets and multiple classroom exercises:
- Single-ply linen tablecloth
- Monksbelt runner
- Rosepath and opposites
- 8-shaft twill variations
- Satin damask
View the Swedish Classics trailer below. As always, you can explore the entire suite of Vävstuga Video Classes offerings by registering for a FREE 3-day trial.
New in our store: Swedish Classics Kit
Our new extensive Swedish Classics Kit for Vävstuga Video Classes is designed to help and inspire as you follow along with our online Swedish Classics class. A detailed and bound table of contents and index make it easy to find your way around the various videos making up this comprehensive course. The binder also includes samples of the final woven projects, all items needed to design your Monksbelt and Rosepath projects, and pre-cut lengths of all available yarns to complete your yarn cards. We take the time to do the work for you! Get yours today! (This item will ship within 2 weeks.)
Newly republished book: Warp and Weft
We are happy to announce that Vävstuga Press has acquired the reproduction rights for Warp and Weft: Lessons in Drafting for Handweaving, by Mariana Eriksson, Gunnel Gustavsson, and Kerstin Lovallius. Warp and Weft inspires and instructs with lessons on pattern drafting. From the three most basic techniques of Swedish weaving — tabby, twill, and satin — to more advanced techniques, the book can benefit anyone who weaves. The detailed and illustrated pages show nearly 200 examples, including variations on plain weaves, twills, satins, block weaves, color effects, double weaves, and lampas. This essential drafting resource, previously out of print, is once again available in our store. Get your copy today!
2026 Väv Immersion
Now announcing next year’s dates for Väv Immersion, an 8-week weaving intensive co-sponsored by Fabric of Life and Vävstuga Weaving School. This comprehensive weaving course reinforces the historic lineage of Scandinavian hand weaving through challenging projects, extensive theory classes, and an immersive artisanal community. We welcome all individuals from 18 years old onward, and are committed to supporting diversity within our program. Regardless of where you are in your skills, who you are, or where you will be traveling from, we welcome you to apply to be considered for our 8th Väv Immersion cohort. Availability of on-site lodging is not guaranteed for applications received after the early application deadline. A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available.
- Väv Immersion program description, brochure, and application
- Program Dates: July 6 – August 28, 2026
- Early Application Deadline: January 9, 2026
- Final Application Deadline: March 13, 2026
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